SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 30

SSC CHSL - 11 July 2024 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q30

In which of the following years was the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, amended?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 2021.

  • The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, was amended in 2021.
  • The amendment introduced significant changes, including the provision for trying children above the age of 16 as adults for heinous crimes.
  • It aimed to strengthen the child protection system, improve rehabilitation, and ensure the welfare of children in need of care and protection.