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The chairman and members of the National Human Rights Commission are appointed by the president on the recommendations of a six-member committee consisting of the

1) President as its head

2) Speaker of the Lok Sabha

3) Chief Justice of India

4) Chairman, Rajya Sabha

5) Cabinet Ministers nominated by the Prime Minister

1, 2, 3 and 4 only

2 only

3, 4 and 5 only

2, 3 ad 4 only

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The committee consists of prime minister as its head, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, leaders of the Opposition in both the Houses of Parliament and the Central home minister. Further, a sitting judge of the Supreme Court or a sitting chief justice of a high court can be appointed only after consultation with the chief justice of India. The chairman and members hold office for a term of five years or until they attain the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier. After their tenure, the chairman and members are not eligible for further employment under the Central or a state government.

By: Abhishek Sharma

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