UPSC Prelims Marathon 16 July – National Human Rights Commission and State Human Rights Commission – 2025

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Question No. 1

Consider the following statements regarding the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC):
1.The NHRC is a constitutional body established under Article 338 of the Constitution.
2.The Chairman of the NHRC must be a retired Chief Justice of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 2

Consider the following statements regarding the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC):
1.A sitting Supreme Court judge can be appointed as a member of the NHRC only after consultation with the Chief Justice of India.
2.The conditions of service of NHRC members can be altered by the Central Government even after their appointment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 3

Consider the following statements regarding the functions of the NHRC:
1.The NHRC can intervene in ongoing court proceedings that involve allegations of human rights violations.
2.The NHRC can directly punish public servants found guilty of human rights violations after conducting its inquiry.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 4

Consider the following statements regarding the working of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC):
1.The NHRC can recommend compensation and approach courts for directions, but it cannot directly enforce its decisions.
2.The NHRC can inquire into any human rights violation at any time, irrespective of when the incident occurred.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 5

With reference to the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2006, consider the following statements:
1.The Amendment empowers the NHRC to visit jails without prior intimation to the state governments.
2.After the amendment, the absence of any member in the Selection Committee for NHRC or SHRC appointments invalidates the decisions of the Committee.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 6

With reference to the State Human Rights Commissions (SHRCs), consider the following statements:
1.SHRCs can inquire into matters related to subjects in the State List and the Concurrent List of the Constitution.
2.SHRCs can inquire into a case even if the NHRC or any other statutory commission is already investigating the same matter.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 7

Consider the following statements regarding the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC):
1.The Chairperson and Members of the SHRC are appointed by the Governor but can be removed only by the President.
2.The salaries and service conditions of SHRC members can be altered by the State Government even after appointment, subject to financial necessity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 8

Consider the following statements:
Statement I The State Human Rights Commission cannot inquire into a human rights violation if more than one year has passed since its occurrence.
Statement II The functioning of the State Human Rights Commission is primarily judicial in nature, and its recommendations are binding on the state government.
Which one of the following is correct?

ABoth Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.

BBoth Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.

CStatement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.

DStatement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.

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Question No. 9

Consider the following statements regarding Human Rights Courts under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993
1.A Human Rights Court can be established in a district only with the concurrence of the Chief Justice of the High Court of the concerned state.
2.Only a government-appointed public prosecutor can appear in Human Rights Courts; private advocates are not permitted.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 10

With reference to the institutional framework for human rights in India, consider the following statements
1.The Chairperson of the State Human Rights Commission submits its annual reports directly to the State Legislature.
2.The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 enables the National Human Rights Commission to transfer complaints to the concerned State Human Rights Commission.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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