Q106 · UPPSC Prelims 2020 · Set A · General Studies

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Consider the following Chairpersons of the National Women Commission:1.Jayanti Patnaik2.Mamta Sharma3.Dr. Girija Vyas4.Dr. Poornima AdvaniSelect the correct chronological order of their appointment from the codes given below.

A 2, 1, 3 and 4
B 2, 3, 1 and 4
C 1, 3, 4 and 2
D 1, 4, 3 and 2

Correct answer: (d) 1, 4, 3 and 2

Explanation

  1. A

    2, 1, 3 and 4

    2, 1, 3 and 4 starts with Mamta Sharma (2011), who was last among these four, not first.

  2. B

    2, 3, 1 and 4

    2, 3, 1 and 4 again leads with Mamta Sharma and misplaces Jayanti Patnaik, the Commission’s first chairperson.

  3. C

    1, 3, 4 and 2

    1, 3, 4 and 2 puts Girija Vyas before Poornima Advani. Advani chaired earlier (2002–05) than Vyas (2005–11).

  4. D

    1, 4, 3 and 2

    1, 4, 3 and 2 is the right order: Jayanti Patnaik (first, 1992), Poornima Advani, Girija Vyas, then Mamta Sharma. That is the official key.

Summary. Official key is (d) 1, 4, 3 and 2. The National Commission for Women was constituted in 1992 with Jayanti Patnaik as first Chairperson. Among the names given, Advani preceded Vyas, and Sharma came later. Honour the stored letter (d).