Which of the following commissions is NOT a statutory body in India?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Answer: National Commission for Farmers (NCF)
Explanation: A statutory body is one that is created by an Act of Parliament and has legal powers defined by law.
National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) → Statutory body (under Constitution, Article 338A)
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) → Statutory body (Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993)
National Commission for Women (NCW) → Statutory body (National Commission for Women Act, 1990)
National Commission for Farmers (NCF) → Not a statutory body; it was only an advisory commission, headed by M.S. Swaminathan, and never established by an Act of Parliament.
Additional Key Points:
Statutory bodies derive power from Acts of Parliament
NCST was created through the 89th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003
NHRC focuses on protection and promotion of human rights
NCW works for women’s rights and empowerment
NCF is famous for recommending the “Swaminathan Report” on farmers’ welfare
Potential Exam-Oriented Questions & Answers:
Question: NHRC was established under which Act?
Answer: Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993
Question: What is a statutory body?
Answer: A body created by an Act of Parliament with legal authority