With reference to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India, consider the following statements: 1. It is a constitutional body established under Article 338 of the Indian Constitution. 2. The Chairperson of the NHRC must be a former Chief Justice or Judge of the Supreme Court. 3. The NHRC includes ex-officio members who are Chairpersons of various national commissions such as SC, ST, Women, and Minorities. Which of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1, 2 and 3

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1 and 2 only

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The NHRC is a statutory body established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, not a constitutional body under Article 338
Statement 2 is correct: As per the amended Act, the Chairperson of NHRC can be a former Chief Justice of India or a Judge of the Supreme Court.
Statement 3 is correct: The NHRC includes ex-officio members who are Chairpersons of national commissions for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Women, Minorities, Backward Classes, Protection of Child Rights, and Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

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