A
Ministry of Home Affairs
B
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
C
Ministry of Rural Development
D
Ministry of Labour and Employment
Correct answer: (b) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Explanation
Option B is correct because the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment appointed the new office bearers to the NCSK. The other ministries listed do not have administrative jurisdiction over this commission.
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