2015 · Q77
Which of the following is not true about the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) ? (a) • (b) (c) (d) India is not a ratifying country and is therefore not legally bound to put its provisions into practice
General KnowledgeCurrent Affairs
- AIt defines what constitutes discrimination against women and sets up an agenda for national action
- BIt was adopted in 1979 by the United Nations
- CIt commits States to undertake measures to end discrimination in their legal system
- DIndia is not a ratifying country and is therefore not legally bound to put its provisions into practice
Explanation
CEDAW was adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1979, defines what constitutes discrimination against women, and commits states to legal reform — so A, B and C are true. India signed it in 1980 and ratified it in 1993, so it IS a ratifying country legally bound to implement its provisions. Statement D is not true.