Question

In the context of institutes/programmes for vulnerable groups, choose the correct pair:

• A. CARA : Organising rallies
• B. Promotion of Adventure : Child Rights Convention
• C. Observation Home : A kind of home for Children
• D. Promotion of National Integration : Family-based care
• A. i – 4, ii – 3, iii – 2, iv – 1
• B. i – 3, ii – 4, iii – 1, iv – 2
• C. i – 2, ii – 1, iii – 4, iv – 3
• D. i – 3, ii – 1, iii – 2, iv – 4
• A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
• D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
• A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
• D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Observation Home is a type of shelter/home for children who are either in conflict with the law or need protection. These homes provide care and rehabilitation services to children separated from their families. Explanation of other options:
(A) CARA: Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) is responsible for regulating and monitoring adoption in India, not for organising rallies.
(B) Promotion of Adventure: Not directly related to the Child Rights Convention.
(D) Promotion of National Integration: This is a social goal, but it is not synonymous with family-based care.

Answer 2

SOS Children’s Villages was established in 1964 as a global organisation for orphaned and abandoned children, providing family-like care.
National Youth Policy was adopted in 2003 and revised in 2014 to address the needs and development of youth.
National Policy for Older Persons was formulated in 1999 to focus on welfare and protection of elderly persons.
Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act was enacted in 2000 and later amended in 2015 to safeguard the rights of children in conflict with law and children in need of care.

Answer 3

The term “Youth” broadly includes all young people typically between the ages of 15 and 29. However, not all youth face the same challenges; some groups within this category are particularly vulnerable due to economic, social, and geographic factors. These vulnerable groups often lack adequate access to education, healthcare, employment opportunities, and social security. Rural and tribal youth are identified as vulnerable because:
They generally live in underdeveloped or remote areas with poor infrastructure.
Access to quality education and vocational training is limited.
Healthcare facilities and awareness are often inadequate.
Employment opportunities are scarce, leading to higher rates of unemployment and underemployment.
Social marginalization and poverty contribute further to their vulnerability. Therefore, the reason (R) correctly identifies rural and tribal youth as vulnerable groups, which explains the assertion (A) that some groups within the broad youth category are especially vulnerable. This makes option (A) the correct choice.

Answer 4

It is indeed necessary to provide for the economic and health needs of the elderly to ensure they live with dignity and comfort, which contributes to a supportive and conducive social environment. This makes Assertion (A) true.
However, the Reason (R) is incorrect because in India, the term "Senior Citizens" or elderly generally refers to persons aged 60 years and above, not 50 years and above. The definition of senior citizens as those aged 60+ is used in government policies and social welfare schemes.
Therefore, while the need to provide for elderly welfare (Assertion) is true, the age group mentioned in the Reason is incorrect, making option (C) the correct choice.