Which of the following is NOT a constitutional body in India?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. National Human Rights Commission.
- The National Human Rights Commission of India is a statutory body constituted on 12 October 1993. It is responsible for the protection and promotion of human rights.
- A constitutional body is established by the Constitution itself, while a statutory body is created by an Act of Parliament or a state legislature.
Other Options:
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) is a constitutional body under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, established in 2004.
A State Public Service Commission (SPSC) is a constitutional body in India responsible for conducting examinations and interviews to recruit candidates for various state-level civil service positions.
Finance Commission is a constitutional body in India. It is established under Article 280 of the Constitution. This article mandates the President of India to constitute a Finance Commission every five years or earlier.