A
The President of India under specific statutory conditions
B
The National Human Rights Commission directly via executive order
C
The High Court of the respective state through suo motu proceedings
D
The Governor of the state on the advice of the Chief Minister
Correct answer: (a) The President of India under specific statutory conditions
Explanation
Option A is correct because, under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, the power to remove a State Human Rights Commission chairperson or member rests exclusively with the President of India, not the state Governor. Options A, B, and D misstate the removal authority.
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