Rights of Older Persons

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Which aspect emphasizes that older persons should have the opportunity to work or to have access to other income-generating opportunities?

  • Dignity
  • Participation
  • Independence (correct)
  • Care

What is the primary purpose of Article 41 in Part IV of the Indian Constitution?

  • To restrict access to education for older people
  • To limit the rights of older people
  • To ensure the right to work, education, and public assistance for older people (correct)
  • To provide assistance only in cases of unemployment

What did the United Nations General Assembly designate as the International Day of Older Persons?

  • 1st October (correct)
  • 1st January
  • 15th November
  • 14 December

Which aspect focuses on older persons being free from exploitation and mental or physical abuse?

<p>Dignity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect ensures that older persons should be encouraged to participate actively in the formulation of policies affecting their well-being?

<p>Participation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ministry is the nodal Ministry in implementing the National Policy on Older Persons (NPOP)?

<p>Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the National Policy on Older Persons (NPOP) aim to guarantee the older citizens?

<p>Access to financial and food security, health care, and shelter (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which article of the Indian Constitution protects the rights of older persons or senior citizens?

<p>Article 21 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the year in which the National Policy on Older Persons (NPOP) was adopted by the Government of India?

<p>1999 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many ministries are involved in implementing various components of the National Policy on Older Persons (NPOP)?

<p>19 ministries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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