Under which section of the National Commission for Women Act, 1990 are the duties of the National Commission for Women laid down?

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Correct — C, Section 10. Section 10 of the National Commission for Women Act, 1990 lays down the 'Functions of the Commission', including investigating and examining matters relating to safeguards for women, reviewing existing laws affecting women, and recommending remedial legislative measures.

Why the other options are wrong — (a) Not the functions clause — the functions of the Commission are laid down in Section 10, not this section.  (b) Not the functions clause — the functions of the Commission are in Section 10.  (d) Section 3 provides for the constitution (composition) of the National Commission for Women itself, not its duties.

Concept: The National Commission for Women (NCW) is a statutory body set up under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990 to safeguard the rights and interests of women. Like most such Acts, it follows a standard structure: constitution of the body first, then its functions/duties, then procedural and financial provisions.

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