UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 18
Consider the following organizations/bodies in India :
- The National Commission for Backward Classes
- The National Human Rights Commission
- The National Law Commission
- The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
How many of the above are constitutional bodies?
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A (Only one)
Explanation: The NCBC has constitutional status under Article 338B; NHRC, Law Commission and NCDRC do not.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
1. Correct/True - The National Commission for Backward Classes is a constitutional commission under Article 338B.
2. Incorrect/False - The NHRC is a statutory body established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
3. Incorrect/False - The Law Commission is constituted by executive notification, not directly by the Constitution.
4. Incorrect/False - The NCDRC is a statutory consumer dispute redressal body.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Correct-exactly 1 of the 4 listed items satisfy the condition.
B. Incorrect-it counts 2, but only 1 qualify; item(s) 2, 3, 4 do not.
C. Incorrect-it counts 3, but only 1 qualify; item(s) 2, 3, 4 do not.
D. Incorrect-it counts 4, but only 1 qualify; item(s) 2, 3, 4 do not.