Q1. When was the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) established?
- 1950
- 1993
- 2001
- 1986
Correct Option: 2. 1993
Explanation: The NHRC was established in 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, passed by the Parliament.
Q2. The NHRC is which type of body?
- Statutory body
- Constitutional body
- Executive body
- Quasi-judicial body without legal backing
Correct Option: 1. Statutory body
Explanation: It is a statutory body, meaning it was created by an act of Parliament (Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993), and not by the Constitution.
Q3. Who appoints the Chairperson and members of the NHRC?
- Prime Minister
- President
- Chief Justice of India
- Parliament
Correct Option: 2. President
Explanation: The President of India appoints the chairperson and members of the NHRC based on recommendations from a 6-member committee.
Q4. What is the minimum eligibility criterion for being appointed as Chairperson of the NHRC?
- Chief Justice of a High Court
- Serving Judge of the Supreme Court
- Retired Chief Justice of India or Judge of Supreme Court
- Human Rights Activist
Correct Option: 3. Retired Chief Justice of India or Judge of Supreme Court
Explanation: Only a retired Chief Justice of India or a Judge of the Supreme Court is eligible to be appointed as Chairperson.
Q5. What is the tenure of the Chairperson or members of NHRC?
- 5 years or 65 years of age
- 3 years or 65 years of age
- 5 years or 70 years of age
- 3 years or 70 years of age
Correct Option: 4. 3 years or 70 years of age
Explanation: Members serve a term of three years or until they reach the age of 70, whichever is earlier.