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Read the following and select the correct answer from the code given below :

Assertion (A) : The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is to be headed by a person who has been a former Chief Justice of India.

Reason (R) : The Chairperson of NHRC holds office for a term of 5 years or till he attains the age of 70 years, Whichever is earlier.


1. (A) is true, but (R) is false
2. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
3. Both (A) and (R) are true
4. Both (A) and (R) are false

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Correct Answer - Option 3 : Both (A) and (R) are true

The correct answer is Both (A) and (R) are true.

  • Discrimination is considered to occur when an individual is treated unfairly or less favorably than others under similar circumstances.
  • It is a statutory body mentioned in the Constitution of India that was established under the Protection of Human Rights Act.
  • The National Human Rights Commission was formed in 1993.
  • The main functions of NHRC are:
    • Investigating human rights violations or any investigation of human rights violations presented to a public servant.
    • Any human rights proceedings pending in the intervention of the court.
    • To visit the prison and inmates and study the situation there and make recommendations in this regard.
  • The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is composed of a Chairperson and eight other members.
  • The retired Chief Justice of India is eligible to be the chairperson of NHRC. Hence, statement 1 is true.
  • 2019 Amendment: A person who has been a Judge of the Supreme Court is also made eligible to be appointed as Chairperson of the Commission in addition to the person who has been the Chief Justice of India.
  • Members of NHRC are as follows:-
  1. A Judge of Supreme Court of India.
  2. A person who has been the Chief Justice of a High Court.
  3. National Commission for Minorities(Ex-officio)
  4. National Commission for Scheduled Castes(Ex-officio)
  5. National Commission for Scheduled Tribes(Ex-officio)
  6. National Commission for Women(Ex-officio)
  7. Two such persons having practical experience in the matters of Human Rights.
  • The chairperson and members of the NHRC office will hold office for five years or the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier. Hence, statement 2 is true.

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