Question

Assertion (A): The laws of our country permit legal adoption and it is as yet, one of the best methods for childless couples looking for parenthood.

Reason (R): Emotional, religious and social factors are no deterrents to the legal adoption of orphaned and destitute children in India.

Options

• Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).

• Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).

• Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.

• Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Answer 1

Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.

Explanation:

India has clear legal provisions under Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act (1956) and Juvenile Justice Act (JJ Act, 2015) that allow adoption. It provides a legal route for childless couples to become parents and is a compassionate and fulfilling option. While laws allow adoption, emotional, religious, and social stigmas still exist in many parts of India. Issues like caste, lineage, and social acceptance can influence or deter families from adopting, especially from orphanages or unknown backgrounds.