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Q56 · UPSC Prelims 2026 · Set A · Science and Technology

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Which of the following statements with regard to the persons with disabilities in India is/are correct?1.The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, an Act passed by the Parliament of India in 2018, mandates reservation in education and employment, places a legal duty on Governments to ensure accessibility and non-discrimination.2.The Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan focuses on achieving universal accessibility for Persons with Disabilities across three key domains - built infrastructure, transport systems and information and communication technology.3.The National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC) is a public sector organisation set up by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs as a not-for-profit company to promote entrepreneurship among Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). Select the answer using the code given below:

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Exam
Union Public Service Commission — Civil Services Examination (UPSC)
Board
UPSC
Stage
Prelims
Year
2026
Paper
UPSC Prelims — Prelims General Studies Paper I (General Studies)
Booklet
Set A
Question
Q56
Topic
Science and Technology
Syllabus
Science, technology, space, defence, IT — Prelims GS Paper I.
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A 1 and 2
B 2 only
C 1 and 3
D 1 only

Correct answer: (b) 2 only

Explanation

  1. A

    1 and 2

    1 and 2: Incorrect because the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act was passed in 2016, not 2018, making statement 1 incorrect.

  2. B

    2 only

    2 only. Statement 2 is correct as the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan (Accessible India Campaign) focuses on universal accessibility across built environment, transport systems, and information & communication technology. Statement 1 is incorrect because the Act was enacted in 2016. Statement 3 is incorrect because the National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC) functions under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, not the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

  3. C

    1 and 3

    1 and 3: Incorrect because both statements 1 and 3 contain factual errors regarding the year of the Act and the parent ministry of NDFDC.

  4. D

    1 only

    1 only: Incorrect because statement 1 cites the incorrect year 2018 instead of 2016 for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, while statement 2 is correct.

Summary. Official key is (b). Statement 2 is correct as Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan targets accessibility across built infrastructure, transport, and ICT. Statement 1 is incorrect due to the wrong enactment year (2016, not 2018), and Statement 3 is incorrect because NDFDC operates under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

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  1. 2026 · Q21 · General Studies · 2 marks

    Consider the following statements with reference to India's response to climate change: I. India's Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) is a crucial tool for achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. II. India's 4th Biennial Update Report (BUR-4) submitted in December, 2024 recorded around 8% decrease in Greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 over 2019. III. Climate-resilient development necessarily depends on quick and short-term achievement of emission reduction targets. Which of the following relationships among the above statements is/are correct? 1. Statement I is empirically supported by statement II. 2. Statement III contradicts the approach implicit in statement I. 3. Statement I and statement III together establish the premise of long-term sustainability. Select the answer using the code given below: Official key: .

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