UPSC Prelims 1997 · General Studies
Question 24: Polity and Governance
Which one of the following States of India has passed a legislation (in 1996) making the maintenance of one’s parents mandatory?
AnswerThe answer is (d).
The key credits Himachal Pradesh with the 1996 law making it a legal duty for children to maintain their parents. The idea was not new in India, since Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure had long let parents who cannot support themselves claim maintenance from their children. The Centre later passed the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, which applies across the country.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Kerala is not the State the key names for this law.
- (b) West Bengal is not the State the key names for this law.
- (c) Maharashtra is not the State the key names for this law.
- (d) Right: the key names Himachal Pradesh.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 1997, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.