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Find the correct statement(s) from the following provisions under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Ac,1956:-

I. Power to establish protective homes where the rescued girls are kept has been given to the central government.

II. It is necessary that only female police officials can ask a question from any woman/child rescued or found at brother or place of prostitution.


1. I only
2. II only
3. Both I and II
4. Neither I nor II

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Correct Answer - Option 2 : II only
  • Under section 21 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Ac,1956 it is upon the respective state governments to establish protective homes/ shelter homes.
  • No person or authority other than state government or other than who have been licensed by the state government can run those house.
  • Under this act police has been given power to carry search at such places where there is doubt of brothel keeping, without warrant. However while carrying such two reputed person living in the area should be called as witness and at least one of them shall be woman.
  • The magistrate can order for rescue of girls from such places and such rescue shall be not be done by a police officer below rank of sub-inspector.
  • Any question which is to be asked from girls/women found at such places shall be asked by woman officer only.

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