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Consider the following statements regarding 'Law Commission of India'

It is an executive body established by an order of the Government of India.
The Commission is established for a fixed tenure
It works as an advisory body to the Ministry of Law and Justice\

Which of the given above statement (s) is/ are correct?

1 and 3

2 and 3

1 Only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

Fourth option is correct.

Law Commission of India is an executive body established by an order of the Government of India. Its major function is to work for legal reform. Its membership primarily comprises legal experts, who are entrusted a mandate by the Government. The Commission is established for a fixed tenure and works as an advisory body to the Ministry of Law and Justice

The first Law Commission was established during the British Raj era in 1834 by the Charter Act of 1833.It was presided by Lord Macaulay After that, three more Commissions were established in pre-independent India.