PSC Question Bank
Present NHRC Chairperson: H.L Dattu
1. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India was constituted as an autonomous public body on:
Answer:12 October 1993
2.Who was the first chairman of National Human Rights Commission?
Ans: Justice Ranganath Misra
3.Where is the headquarters of NHRC?
Ans: New Delhi
4. NHRC was formed under the Protection of Human Rights Ordinance passed on:
Ans: 28 September 1993
5.Total number of memebers of National Human Rights Commission:
Answer: 5 (Chairman and four members)
The NHRC (National Human Rights Commission) consists of:
✮A Chairperson, retired Chief Justice of India.
✮One Member who is, or has been, a Judge of the Supreme Court of India.
✮One Member who is, or has been, the Chief Justice of a High Court.
✮Two Members to be appointed from among persons having knowledge of, or practical experience in, matters relating to human rights
✮In addition, the Chairpersons of four National Commissions of ( 1.Minorities 2.SC and ST 3.Women) serve as ex officio members.
6. Who appoints National Human Rights Commission chairman?
Ans: President
The chairman and members are appointed by the president on the recommendation of a six-member committee consisting of:
✮The Prime Minister as its head,
✮The Speaker of the Lok Sabha,
✮The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha,
✮Leaders of the Opposition in both the Houses of Parliament and
✮The Central home minister.
7.Who has the authority to remove NHRC Chairman and its members?
Ans: President
The president can remove the chairman or any member from the office under the following circumstances:
✮If he is adjudged insolvent.
✮If he engages, during his term of office, in any paid employment outside the duties of his office
✮If he is unfit to continue in office by reason of infirmity of mind or body
✮If he is of unsound mind and stand so declared by a competent court
✮If he is convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for an offense.
8. NHRC chairman and members hold office for a term :
Ans; 5 years or until they attain the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier.
9. Who was the first malayalee to become the member of National Human Rights Commission?
Ans: Fathima Beevi
10. Who was the first Malayalee Chairperson of NHRC?
Ans: Justice K.G Balakrishnan
1. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India was constituted as an autonomous public body on:
Answer:12 October 1993
2.Who was the first chairman of National Human Rights Commission?
Ans: Justice Ranganath Misra
3.Where is the headquarters of NHRC?
Ans: New Delhi
4. NHRC was formed under the Protection of Human Rights Ordinance passed on:
Ans: 28 September 1993
5.Total number of memebers of National Human Rights Commission:
Answer: 5 (Chairman and four members)
The NHRC (National Human Rights Commission) consists of:
✮A Chairperson, retired Chief Justice of India.
✮One Member who is, or has been, a Judge of the Supreme Court of India.
✮One Member who is, or has been, the Chief Justice of a High Court.
✮Two Members to be appointed from among persons having knowledge of, or practical experience in, matters relating to human rights
✮In addition, the Chairpersons of four National Commissions of ( 1.Minorities 2.SC and ST 3.Women) serve as ex officio members.
6. Who appoints National Human Rights Commission chairman?
Ans: President
The chairman and members are appointed by the president on the recommendation of a six-member committee consisting of:
✮The Prime Minister as its head,
✮The Speaker of the Lok Sabha,
✮The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha,
✮Leaders of the Opposition in both the Houses of Parliament and
✮The Central home minister.
7.Who has the authority to remove NHRC Chairman and its members?
Ans: President
The president can remove the chairman or any member from the office under the following circumstances:
✮If he is adjudged insolvent.
✮If he engages, during his term of office, in any paid employment outside the duties of his office
✮If he is unfit to continue in office by reason of infirmity of mind or body
✮If he is of unsound mind and stand so declared by a competent court
✮If he is convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for an offense.
8. NHRC chairman and members hold office for a term :
Ans; 5 years or until they attain the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier.
9. Who was the first malayalee to become the member of National Human Rights Commission?
Ans: Fathima Beevi
10. Who was the first Malayalee Chairperson of NHRC?
Ans: Justice K.G Balakrishnan
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