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This is a non-constitutional body that protects the rights and interests of certain communities which are socially, economically, and politically non-dominant and numerically inferior. It was formed by the Central Government in 1992. It works for the welfare of these communities, and provides redressal mechanisms for their grievances.
Which body is being discussed here?
This is a non-constitutional body that protects the rights and interests of certain communities which are socially, economically, and politically non-dominant and numerically inferior. It was formed by the Central Government in 1992. It works for the welfare of these communities, and provides redressal mechanisms for their grievances.
Which body is being discussed here?
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The correct option is C National Commission for Minorities
The National Commission for Minorities is a forum established under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. It is a statutory body and comprises a Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson and five other members. Initially, the government had recognised Muslims, Buddhists, Sikhs, Christians and Zoroastrians (Parsis) as minority communities. It recognised Jains as a minority community in the year 2014.
The National Commission for Minorities is a forum established under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. It is a statutory body and comprises a Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson and five other members. Initially, the government had recognised Muslims, Buddhists, Sikhs, Christians and Zoroastrians (Parsis) as minority communities. It recognised Jains as a minority community in the year 2014.
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