Q. Consider the following powers and responsibilities of the National Commission for Women (NCW) in India in the context of communal violence involving women:

1. It can take suo motu cognizance of incidents involving gender-based violence.
2. It can directly prosecute offenders under the Indian Penal Code.
3. It can constitute inquiry committees to investigate cases involving women’s rights.
4. It can recommend to the central and state governments remedial measures based on investigations.

Select the correct answer using the code below:
Answer: 1, 3 and 4 only
Notes: NCW in India can indeed take suo motu cognizance of incidents involving gender-based violence, constitute inquiry committees to investigate cases involving women’s rights, and recommend to the central and state governments remedial measures based on investigations. However, it does not hold the power to directly prosecute offenders under the Indian Penal Code.