Q4: MPPSC Mains 2020 Paper-IV: Mains Question

(4.1 (Case Study)) You are a female activist associated with the awareness campaign “How women survive domestic violence” run by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India. Gender violence is a very sensitive issue in society. According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4) Report released by the Union Health Ministry, every third woman above the age of 15 years has faced domestic violence of various forms in the country. According to the Survey, 27 % of women in India have experienced physical violence since the age of 15 years. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 clearly defines domestic violence, which includes all forms of physical, emotional, verbal, sexual and economic violence. Illiteracy is the main reason for acceptance of domestic violence. Poverty, inequality, violence and illiteracy increase the graph of female violence in India. During the COVID-19 crisis, incidents of domestic violence increased very rapidly. Under this awareness campaign, how will you make women aware of the Domestic Violence Elimination Act, 2005 and what will be your priority?

(4.1(1)) Explain domestic violence against women.

(4.1(2)) Explain the relation of violence against women with education.

(4.1(3)) Suggest solutions for violence against women in the society.

(4.1(4)) What is the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005?

(4.1(5)) Why did the graph of violence against women increase during the lockdown?

(4.2 (Case Study)) An NGO has hired you as a social worker to explain the legal process of adopting a child. You have to explain the entire legal process of adoption. This adoption and decision-making process is long and complicated, and prospective parents may face legal hurdles. In India, the Juvenile Justice Board can adopt a child who is committed to the Court. The procedure for adoption under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 (GAWA) and through the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) is the primary statutory mechanism for adoption in the country. The process, which covers both inter-country and in-country adoptions, involves: (i) online registration on the CARA portal with details of adoption preference and identity documents; (ii) a home-study to verify the prospective parents; (iii) matching of a suitable child with the parents, prioritising an environment conducive to the child’s development; and (iv) completion of the entire Court procedure after which the child is handed over to the adoptive parents.

(4.2(1)) What are the eligibility criteria for adoption of a child in India?

(4.2(2)) What are the major steps in the legal process of child adoption?

(4.2(3)) Which children can be adopted under the law of India?

(4.2(4)) Who can adopt a child under Indian Law?

(4.2(5)) The process of child adoption in India is very complicated. Explain.