Q9 · UPPSC current affairs · 23 September 2026 · PIB · National Human Rights Commission NHRC Ex Officio Structure

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Consider the following statements regarding the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC):1.The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 serves as the parent legislation establishing the NHRC.2.The Chairpersons of all statutory national commissions, such as the NCW and NCSC, serve as ex-officio members of the NHRC.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only
B Both 1 and 2
C 2 only
D Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: (b) Both 1 and 2

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct because the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 is indeed the parent legislation establishing the NHRC, State Human Rights Commissions, and Human Rights Courts. Statement 2 is also correct as the chairpersons of various national commissions like the NCW, NCSC, NCST, NCM, NCPCR, NCBC, and the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities serve as ex-officio members of the NHRC.

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