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Q: Which of the following bodies is NOT mentioned in the Constitution?
  • A. Union Public Service Commission
  • B. National Human Rights Commission
  • C. National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
  • D. Finance Commission
Correct Answer: Option B - National Human Rights Commission is an independent statutory body established on 12 October 1993 as per provision of protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. NHRC is a multi member body which consists of a chairman and seven other members. President appoints the chairman and members of NHRC on recommendation of high powered committee headed by Prime Minister. The chairperson and members of the NHRC are appointed for 5 years or till age of 70 years. This commission is not mentioned in our constitution.
B. National Human Rights Commission is an independent statutory body established on 12 October 1993 as per provision of protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. NHRC is a multi member body which consists of a chairman and seven other members. President appoints the chairman and members of NHRC on recommendation of high powered committee headed by Prime Minister. The chairperson and members of the NHRC are appointed for 5 years or till age of 70 years. This commission is not mentioned in our constitution.

Explanations:

National Human Rights Commission is an independent statutory body established on 12 October 1993 as per provision of protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. NHRC is a multi member body which consists of a chairman and seven other members. President appoints the chairman and members of NHRC on recommendation of high powered committee headed by Prime Minister. The chairperson and members of the NHRC are appointed for 5 years or till age of 70 years. This commission is not mentioned in our constitution.