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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 47

SSC GD Constable (English) - 14 Feb 2019 Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q47

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

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Its powers are only recommendatory in nature.

  • National Human Rights Commission powers are only recommendatory in nature.
  • It is a Statutory public body constituted on 12 October 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Ordinance of 28 September 1993.
  • Its headquarters is in New Delhi.
  • Arun Kumar Mishra, a former judge of the Supreme Court, is the chairperson of the commission.
  • The Commission consists of a Chairperson, five full-time Members, and seven deemed Members.