Question

In the context of institutes/programmes for vulnerable groups, choose the correct pair:

• A. CARA : Organising rallies
• B. Promotion of Adventure : Child Rights Convention
• C. Observation Home : A kind of home for Children
• D. Promotion of National Integration : Family-based care
• A. i – 4, ii – 3, iii – 2, iv – 1
• B. i – 3, ii – 4, iii – 1, iv – 2
• C. i – 2, ii – 1, iii – 4, iv – 3
• D. i – 3, ii – 1, iii – 2, iv – 4
• A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
• D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
• A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
• D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Observation Homes function as shelters for children in legal conflict or requiring protection. These facilities offer care and rehabilitation to children separated from their families.Contextual Clarification of Alternatives:
(A) CARA: The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) oversees and regulates adoptions in India; it is not involved in organizing rallies.
(B) Promotion of Adventure: This concept does not directly align with the Child Rights Convention.
(D) Promotion of National Integration: While a societal objective, it is not interchangeable with family-based care.

Answer 2

Established in 1964, SOS Children’s Villages is a global organization dedicated to providing family-like care for orphaned and abandoned children.

The National Youth Policy, adopted in 2003 and revised in 2014, aims to meet the needs and foster the development of youth.

Formulated in 1999, the National Policy for Older Persons centers on the welfare and protection of elderly individuals.

The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, enacted in 2000 and amended in 2015, protects the rights of children in conflict with the law and those requiring care.

Answer 3

The term “Youth” encompasses individuals typically aged 15 to 29. However, this demographic is not monolithic in its challenges; certain subgroups are disproportionately vulnerable due to economic, social, and geographic circumstances. These vulnerable youth often experience insufficient access to education, healthcare, employment, and social protection.

Rural and tribal youth are identified as particularly vulnerable for the following reasons:

• They typically reside in underdeveloped or remote areas with inadequate infrastructure.
• Access to quality education and vocational training is restricted.
• Healthcare services and awareness are frequently insufficient.
• Employment prospects are limited, resulting in elevated rates of unemployment and underemployment.
• Social marginalization and poverty exacerbate their vulnerability.

Therefore, the explanation (R) accurately designates rural and tribal youth as vulnerable populations, supporting the assertion (A) that specific subgroups within the broader youth category face heightened vulnerability. Consequently, option (A) is the correct selection.

Answer 4

It is essential to address the economic and health requirements of the elderly to guarantee their dignified and comfortable living, which in turn fosters a supportive and positive social atmosphere. This confirms Assertion (A) is accurate.

However, Reason (R) is flawed. In India, the designation "Senior Citizens" or elderly typically applies to individuals aged 60 years and older, not 50 years and older. The 60+ age criterion is consistently used in governmental policies and social welfare programs.

Consequently, while the necessity of providing for the welfare of the elderly (Assertion) is true, the age range specified in the Reason is incorrect. This makes option (C) the correct selection.