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Consider the following statements regarding the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and drug regulation in India:1.The NHRC is a statutory body established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.2.The regulation of pharmaceuticals and setting up of a centralised drug registry falls exclusively under the administrative mandate of the Ministry of Culture.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Correct answer: (c) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct because the NHRC is indeed a statutory body created under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. Statement 2 is incorrect because drug regulation and pharmaceutical oversight do not fall under the Ministry of Culture; drug standards are regulated by bodies like the CDSCO under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

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