Women Protection Acts — Important Questions

People's Court

Lok Adalat literally means 'People's Court' as stated in the chapter. It is a system established to provide free legal services to weaker sections of society and ensure equal access to justice. Option A (High Court), Option C (Supreme Court), and Option D (District Court) are formal court structures, but Lok Adalat specifically refers to people's courts that operate on principles of equal opportunity and accessibility.

Below 18 years

The UN Children's Charter, adopted by 191 countries including India, defines all people below 18 years of age as children without gender discrimination. This is a fundamental principle for child protection laws worldwide. Option A (below 16) is too restrictive. Option C (below 21) extends beyond the international definition. Option D (below 14) is too limited and would exclude many adolescents who need protection.

7 years to life imprisonment

The Immoral Trafficking (Prevention) Act prescribes punishment of 7 years rigorous imprisonment to life imprisonment along with a penalty for immoral trafficking. This reflects the serious nature of the crime. Option A (5 years) is too lenient for such a serious crime. Option C (2 years) is inadequate punishment. Option D (10 years) doesn't capture the full range up to life imprisonment mentioned in the act.

Gram Panchayat Secretary

According to the chapter, Gram Panchayat Secretary is in charge of stopping child marriages at the village level. The hierarchy mentioned is: District Collector (district level), Revenue Divisional Officer (division level), Tahsildar or ICDS Officer (mandal level), and Gram Panchayat Secretary (village level). Options A, B, and D are officials at higher administrative levels, not specifically at the village level.