Q1. The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill 2026, debated in Lok Sabha in March 2026, proposes to remove which key provision from the 2019 Act?
A National Council for Transgender Persons
B Self-identification of gender without medical requirements Correct
C Prohibition of discrimination in employment
D Right to reside in a household
Explanation
The 2026 Amendment Bill proposes removing the self-identification provision from the 2019 Act. Under the 2019 Act, a transgender person could obtain a gender identity certificate from the District Magistrate based on self-declaration alone, without any surgical or medical procedure. The amendment replaces this with mandatory medical and psychological evaluation.