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UPSC 2019 · Q51 · Indian Polity › Social Justice & Vulnerable Sections · Save

Consider the following statements about Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India :

  1. PVTGs reside in 18 States and one Union Territory.
  2. A stagnant or declining population is one of the criteria for determining PVTG status.
  3. There are 95 PVTGs officially notified in the country so far.
  4. Irular and Konda Reddi tribes are included in the list of PVTGs.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) 1, 3 and 4
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Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 4
UPSC 2019 · Q76 · Indian Polity › Social Justice & Vulnerable Sections · Save

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017?

  1. Pregnant women are entitled for three months pre-delivery and three months post-delivery paid leave.
  2. Enterprises with crèches must allow the mother minimum six crèche visits daily.
  3. Women with two children get reduced entitlements.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (c) 3 only