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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