Practice set for upsc 2026

 

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1.

Consider the following statements regarding the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015:

1. A juvenile is defined as a person who has not completed 18 years of age.

2. Children aged 16–18 can be tried as adults for heinous offences.

3. Police can directly decide to try such juveniles as adults.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 only

(B) 1 and 2 only

(C) 2 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

✔ Correct Answer: (B)

Explanation: Statement 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong because the Juvenile Justice Board, not police, decides.

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2.

Consider the following statements regarding the Right to Education Act, 2009:

1. It provides free and compulsory education to children aged 6–14.

2. It applies to government and private unaided schools.

3. It covers higher education.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 only

(B) 1 and 2 only

(C) 2 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

✔ Correct Answer: (B)

Explanation: The Act covers elementary education only (Class I–VIII), not higher education.

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3.

Consider the following statements regarding the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act:

1. Employment of children below 14 is prohibited in all occupations.

2. Children are allowed to work in family enterprises.

3. Adolescents are prohibited from hazardous occupations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

✔ Correct Answer: (D)

Explanation: All statements are correct as per the amended Act.

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4.

Consider the following statements regarding the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR):

1. It is a constitutional body.

2. It monitors implementation of child-related laws.

3. It can recommend measures for child welfare.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 2 and 3 only

(B) 1 and 2 only

(C) 1 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

✔ Correct Answer: (A)

Explanation: NCPCR is a statutory, not constitutional, body.

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5.

Consider the following statements regarding Age of Consent in India:

1. It is 18 years for both males and females.

2. Consent of a minor is legally valid.

3. It is uniformly applicable across India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 only

(B) 1 and 3 only

(C) 2 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

✔ Correct Answer: (B)

Explanation: Minor’s consent has no legal validity; age is uniform.

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6.

Consider the following statements regarding POCSO Courts:

1. Special Courts are established for speedy trial.

2. In-camera proceedings are mandatory.

3. Media can disclose identity of child victims.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

✔ Correct Answer: (A)

Explanation: Identity disclosure is prohibited.

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7.

Consider the following statements regarding Mandatory Reporting under POCSO:

1. Reporting of sexual offences against children is compulsory.

2. Failure to report is punishable.

3. Only parents are required to report.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

✔ Correct Answer: (A)

Explanation: Any person, not just parents, must report.

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8.

Consider the following statements regarding Consent under Indian Penal Code:

1. Consent obtained by fear or misconception is invalid.

2. Consent of a child is legally valid.

3. Consent must be free and voluntary.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 and 3 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

✔ Correct Answer: (A)

Explanation: Minor’s consent is not legally valid.

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9.

Consider the following statements regarding Child Marriage Restraint:

1. Legal age of marriage for girls is 18 years.

2. Child marriage is voidable at the option of the minor.

3. Child marriage is automatically void in all cases.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 only

(B) 1 and 2 only

(C) 2 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

✔ Correct Answer: (B)

Explanation: Child marriage is voidable, not automatically void.

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10.

Consider the following statements regarding Article 21 of the Constitution:

1. It guarantees right to life and personal liberty.

2. It includes the right to privacy.

3. It is available only to citizens.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

✔ Correct Answer: (A)

Explanation: Article 21 applies to all persons, not only citizens.