Correct answer: (a) Only one
Explanation
- A
Only one
Only one. NCBC is a constitutional body (102nd Amendment, Article 338B). The other three are statutory.
- B
Only two
Only two. NHRC, Law Commission and NCDRC are not constitutional.
- C
Only three
Only three. Over-counts.
- 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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