Home › Quizzes › Disability Rights and Schemes in India

Disability Rights and Schemes in India

This quiz assesses knowledge about disability laws, government schemes, and support systems for persons with disabilities in India, with some questions on gender-specific challenges.

10 Questions Published
Play Quiz Practise this topic out loud

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the estimated percentage of women with disabilities in India?

  1. 10-15%
  2. 15-20%
  3. 20-25%
  4. 25-30%
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a common challenge faced by women with disabilities in India?

  1. Discrimination and stigma
  2. Lack of access to education and employment
  3. Limited access to healthcare and social services
  4. Increased risk of violence and abuse
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian law that prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities?

  1. The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995
  2. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
  3. The Disability Discrimination Act, 1992
  4. The Americans with Disabilities Act, 1990
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a provision of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995?

  1. Reservation of jobs for persons with disabilities in government and public sector undertakings
  2. Reservation of seats in educational institutions for persons with disabilities
  3. Provision of assistive devices and rehabilitation services
  4. Establishment of special courts for cases related to persons with disabilities
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian government scheme that provides financial assistance to persons with disabilities?

  1. The National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC)
  2. The National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities (NTWPC)
  3. The Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY)
  4. The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a type of disability recognized under the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995?

  1. Physical disability
  2. Intellectual disability
  3. Mental illness
  4. Visual impairment
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the estimated percentage of men with disabilities in India?

  1. 10-15%
  2. 15-20%
  3. 20-25%
  4. 25-30%
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a common challenge faced by men with disabilities in India?

  1. Discrimination and stigma
  2. Lack of access to education and employment
  3. Limited access to healthcare and social services
  4. Increased risk of violence and abuse
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Indian government scheme that provides vocational training and placement assistance to persons with disabilities?

  1. The National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC)
  2. The National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities (NTWPC)
  3. The Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY)
  4. The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a type of disability recognized under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016?

  1. Physical disability
  2. Intellectual disability
  3. Mental illness
  4. Specific learning disability
← Back to Quizzes