Q35 · UPSC Prelims 2023 · Set A · Polity and Governance

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Consider the following organizations/bodies in India:1.The National Commission for Backward Classes2.The National Human Rights Commission3.The National Law Commission4.The National Consumer Disputes Redressal CommissionHow many of the above are constitutional bodies?

A Only one
B Only two
C Only three
D All four

Correct answer: (a) Only one

Explanation

  1. A

    Only one

    Only one. NCBC is a constitutional body (102nd Amendment, Article 338B). The other three are statutory.

  2. B

    Only two

    Only two. NHRC, Law Commission and NCDRC are not constitutional.

  3. C

    Only three

    Only three. Over-counts.

  4. D

    All four

    All four. Only NCBC among this list is in the Constitution.

Summary. Official key is (a) only one. The National Commission for Backward Classes is constitutional after the 102nd Amendment (Article 338B). NHRC is under the 1993 Act; the Law Commission is an executive body; NCDRC is under the Consumer Protection Act.

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