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Question

When did the Government of India establish the independent Ministry for 'Women and Child Development'?

  1. 1985
  2. 1986
  3. 1987
  4. 1988

Answer:

Option B: 1986

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1986”.

The Ministry of Women and Child Development was established by the Government of India in 1985 as a part of the Department of Human Resource Development.

In 1986, it became an independent ministry.