National Human Rights Commission & State Human Rights Commission

Q. Which of the following are the functions of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)?

1. To take suo motu cognisance of the cases of human rights violations and act based on the petitions filed.
2. To develop scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of enquiry and reform.
3. To encourage the effects of NGOs and institutions working in the field of human rights.
4. To inquire into the violation of human rights or negligence in the prevention of such violation by a public servant.

Q. The National Human Rights Commission has the authority to make any inquiry suo motu. Suo Motu means ____.

1. unbridled jurisdiction
2. by its own
3. quasi-judicial
4. petition

Q. The NHRC has ____ deemed members.

1. 3
2. 6
3. 5
4. 4

Q. Which among the following is/are the function(s) of the National Human Rights Commission or the NHRC?

1. Inquiry into the violation of human rights
2. Intervene in court proceedings related to human rights
3. Promote research in the field of human rights
4. In the cases of human rights violation, the NHRC has the right to punish the culprit.

Q. This organisation is a statutory public body that was constituted in 12 October, 1993. Its mandate is to protect and promote the human rights relating to equality, liberty, and dignity of the individual that are guaranteed by the Indian Constitution. Identify this institution from the ones given below?

1. National Commission for Women
2. National Commission for Minorities
3. National Human Rights Commission
4. National Commission for Backward Classes

Q. The National Human Rights Commission or NHRC is a ____ body set up under the Protection of Human Rights Act in India.

1. constitutional
2. statutory
3. judicial
4. regulatory