Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements about the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, is/are correct? 1. It replaced the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995. 2. It recognizes 21 categories of disabilities. 3. It mandates 3% reservation for persons with benchmark disabilities in government jobs. 4. It is aligned with the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD).

Under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, what is the reservation percentage mandated for persons with benchmark disabilities in higher education institutions?

Which of the following is NOT among the 21 specified disabilities recognized under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016?

Consider the following statements regarding the institutional framework under the RPwD Act, 2016: 1. The Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) is the apex body at the central level. 2. State Commissioners for Persons with Disabilities (SCPDs) are appointed in each state. 3. District Level Committees are mandated to be headed by the District Collector or Magistrate. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The concept of 'reasonable accommodation' under the RPwD Act, 2016, primarily aims to: