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Question 1
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Consider the following statements regarding National Trust Scheme:
1. It is for the welfare of persons with autism, cerebral palsy and mental retardation.
2. Its main objective is to support persons with these disabilities through institutional care.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c ) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
The National Trust implements the Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme for Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual Disability (earlier Mental Retardation) and Multiple Disabilities. Statement 1 is correct: The National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation, and Multiple Disabilities was established under the National Trust Act, 1999. Its primary aim is to support individuals affected by these specific conditions
Statement 2 is not correct: National Trust offers schemes that include residential care (such as Samarth and Gharaunda), its overarching goal is to enable and empower persons with disabilities to live as independently and fully as possible within their communities . The emphasis is on community-based support rather than institutionalization.
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