Question

Which of the following statements about the National Human Rights Commission is correct?

1.Mumbai serves as its Headquarters.

2.Justice K G Balakrishnan is the first Malayalee chairperson of National Human Rights Commission.

3.It is a statutory body which was established on 12 October 1993.

• A. 2 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. 1,2,3

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 2 and 3 only

• The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is a statutory body established in India on 12th October 1993, under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
• The NHRC is responsible for the promotion, protection, and enforcement of human rights in India.
• It is headquartered in New Delhi
• It consists of a Chairperson and four members who are appointed by the President of India. 
• Justice K G Balakrishnan was the first Malayalee chairperson of National Human Rights Commission.