The Government of India passed the Disabilities Act in1995. This law states that ________.

Persons with disabilities have equal rights

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The government has to provide free education and integrate children with disabilities into mainstream schools

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This law also states that all public places including buildings, schools, etc., should be accessible and provided with ramps

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All of these

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The correct option is C All of these
The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 came into force on February 7, 1996. It is a significant step which ensures equal opportunities for the people with disabilities.
Some of its provisions are as below:
Public building, rail compartments, buses, ships and air-crafts will be designed to give easy access to the disabled people.
Financial assistance to non-government organizations for the rehabilitation of persons with disabilities
Every child with disability shall have the rights to free education till the age of 18 years in integrated schools or special schools
Aids and Appliances shall be made available to the people with disabilities.

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