The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPWD Act) advocates for and defends the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities in all aspects of society, including but not limited to the following: education, social services, the law, the economy, culture, and politics. The Act was passed so that India may fulfill its commitments to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities which was passed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2006. In 2007, India became a signatory to the Convention. The signing States were required by the Convention to create new laws or change existing laws to remove impediments to the development and progress of individuals with disabilities. The purpose of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act of 2016 is to safeguard the civil liberties of individuals with disabilities and to end the widespread prejudice and ostracism they face because of their condition.
In this article, Team YLCC brings you Top 50 Interview Questions form the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act. Read on!
- When was the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 enacted?
- What was the major objective behind the establishment of this Act?
- State the founding principles for empowerment of persons with disabilities.
- Section 2(m) states ‘Inclusive Education’. What does that mean?
- What is the difference between ‘person with disability’ and ‘person with benchmark disability’?
- What are the steps that the Government should ensure for equality and non-discrimination in compliance to the Act?
- What does “Community life” mean according to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016?
- What appropriate measures the Government and the local authority are ensuring for women and children with disabilities?
- What are the steps that the Executive Magistrate should take to protect a diabled person from violence, abuse and exploitation?
- State the measures that should be taken by The National Disaster Management Authority and the State Disaster Management Authority.
- Mention the reproductive and voting rights given by the Act to the persons with disabilities.
- What is the procedure for the appointment of Chief Commissioner and Commissioners?
- Explain in detail the functions of the Chief Commissioner under Section 75 of the Act.
- State the constitution and composition of the Central Advisory Board on Disability.
- Explain the terms and conditions of service of members of the Central Advisory Board on Disability.
- On what grounds can the members of the Central Advisory Board on Disability, be disqualified?
- What is the procedure for appointment and function of the Grievance Redressal Officer?
- State the schemes that are made for social security with persons with disabilities under Section 24 of Chapter V of the Act.
- What are the appropriate measures that the Government should ensure to increase participation of persons with disabilities in sporting activities?
- What special provisions are made for persons with benchmark disabilities on the grounds of preliminary and higher education?
- State the reservation criteria that the Government should follow under this Act.
- What are the special schemes and development programmes made in favor of people with benchmark disabilities?
- What measures should the Government take in order to make transportation more accessible according to this Act?
- What is the name of the Act that empowers ‘Human Resource Development’ for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016?
- What are the objectives that the Act aims to achieve through their programmes under the ‘Awareness Campaigns’ mentioned under Section 39 of the Act?
- What is the procedure for registration of institutions for persons with disabilities?
- Under what circumstances, can the registration of the institutions for persons with disabilities be revoked under the Act?
- What is the procedure for certification of specialized disabilities?
- What does the Act mention regarding the appointment of State Commissioners in the states.
- Section 80 of the Act states the functions of the State Commissioner. Explain.
- What are the powers of the State Commissioner under the Act?
- What is the purpose of constituting special courts and appointing special public prosecutors?
- What is the National Fund for persons with disabilities?
- Chapter XVI of the Act talks about offenses and penalties. What are the circumstances when the offenses have been caused by companies?
- What are the punishments that can be imposed for offenses of atrocities under this Act?
- Section 101 of the Act mentions the powers of the State Government to make rules. Explain the same in detail.
- Which Act was repealed with the enactment of Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016?
- What amounts to the visual impairment according to the Act?
- “Leprosy” is defined under Physical Disability in the Schedule under the Act. Explain the same in detail.
- What amounts to the hearing impairment according to the Act?
- What is meant by ‘intellectual disability’? State Specific Learning Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Mention the categories due to which the disability can be caused.
- State the powers of the Central Government to make rules under this Act.
- What are the functions of the Central Advisory Board on Disability.
- What is the time limit given by the Act for making existing infrastructure and premises accessible in a disabled-friendly manner?
- What are the initiatives that should be taken by the Government or the local authorities to protect the cultural life of the persons with disabilities?
- Mention the measures that should be taken by the Government regarding the Healthcare sector.
- What are the policies related to non-discrimination in employement according to the Act?
- State the specific measures to promote and facilitate inclusive education under the Act.
- What does the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 mention about the legal capacity of persons with disabilities?
YLCC would like to thank Dibyangana Nag for her valuable insights in this article.
