With reference to National Human Rights Commission NHRC consider the following statements 1 NHRC is ...........

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With reference to National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), consider the following statements :

1.NHRC is a constitutional body.

2. Only a retired Chief Justice of India can become chairman of NHRC.

3. The chairman of NHRC can be reappointed.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

1 and 3 Only

1 and 2 Only

1 Only

2 Only

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Explanation:

The National Human Rights Commission(NHRC) and State Human Rights Commission(SHRCs) are statutory, non-constitutional bodies, established in 1993 under an act of Parliament, the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.

Only a retired Chief Justice of India can become chairman of NHRC. After their tenure, the chairman and members of NHRC are not eligible for further employment under the Central or a state government.