Chief Commissioner for Disabilities — Prelims Questions

With reference to the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, consider the following statements: 1. The Chief Commissioner is appointed by the President of India 2. The office has quasi-judicial powers to investigate complaints 3. The Chief Commissioner coordinates with State Commissioners for uniform implementation 4. The appointment requires prior experience as a High Court judge Which of the statements given above are correct?

The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 expanded the definition of disabilities from the earlier Act. How many categories of disabilities are now recognized?

Which of the following best describes the tenure and reappointment provisions for the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities?