Social Justice & Welfare

Maintenance and Welfare of Parents Act

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Q1medium

Which of the following statements regarding the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, is/are correct? 1. The Act defines 'senior citizen' as any person above 65 years of age. 2. Maintenance Tribunals can take suo motu cognizance of cases. 3. The Act has an overriding effect over personal laws regarding parental maintenance. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q2medium

Under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, who among the following is/are obligated to provide maintenance to a parent? 1. Biological son 2. Adopted daughter 3. Grandchild 4. Childless senior citizen's relative who would inherit property Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q3easy

What is the maximum monthly maintenance amount that a Tribunal can order under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, as originally enacted?

Q4medium

Consider the following statements regarding the 'welfare' aspect of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007: 1. State governments are mandated to establish at least one old age home in every district. 2. The Act provides for the annulment of property transfers made by senior citizens if conditions of care are not met. 3. 'Welfare' explicitly includes providing recreational facilities and spiritual guidance. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q5easy

Which Article of the Indian Constitution primarily serves as a guiding principle for the enactment of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007?

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