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Consider the following statements regarding the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016:1. It recognises 21 specified disabilities.2.…

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Consider the following statements regarding the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016:

1. It recognises 21 specified disabilities.

2. It recognises only 7 specified disabilities.

3. It provides for not less than 5 per cent reservation for persons with benchmark disabilities in higher educational institutions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A1 only
  • B3 only
  • C1 and 3 only
  • D2 and 3 only
Correct answer: C

Explanation

The 1995 Act recognised 7 disabilities; the 2016 Act expanded the list to 21.

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