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With reference to the National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, 2007, consider the following statements:

  1. 1.This policy is applicable only to the persons affected by the acquisition of land for projects and not to the involuntary displacement due to any other reason.
  2. 2.This policy has been formulated by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: D. Neither 1 nor 2

The National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, 2007, is broader in scope than just land acquisition for projects; it covers involuntary displacement for various developmental projects, including but not limited to land acquisition. Furthermore, the policy was formulated by the Ministry of Rural Development, not the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, making both statements incorrect.

Source: UPSC gs1 2010

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