Question

Who was the first chairperson of the National Commission for Women ?

• A. Jayanti Patnaik
• B. Mamta Sharma
• C. Mohini Giri
• D. Sugathakumari

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Jayanti Patnaik

The National Commission for Women (NCW) is the statutory body of the Government of India, generally concerned with advising the government on all policy matters affecting women. It was established in 31 January 1992 under the provisions of the Indian Constitution, as defined in the 1990 National Commission for Women Act. The first head of the commission was Jayanti Patnaik. As of 30 November 2018, Rekha Sharma is the chairperson.