Q. With reference to the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), consider the following statements;
1.It consists of a Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson and 3 other Members who are appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal.
2.The members are not eligible for reappointment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct: It consists of a Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson and 3 other Members who are appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal. At least one member should be a woman.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson and the other Members hold office for a term of 3 years. The members are not eligible for appointment for more than two terms.
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