Consider the following organizations/ bodies in India:
1. The National Commission for Backward Classes
2. The National Human Rights Commission
3. The National Law Commission
4. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
How many of the above constitutional bodies?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
Explanation:
Out of the four organizations/bodies mentioned, Only one of them is a constitutional body:
(a) Only one
The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) is a constitutional body, as it was established under Article 338B of the Indian Constitution through the 102nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2018.
The other three organizations are statutory/executive bodies, not constitutional bodies:
2. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is a statutory body established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
3. The Law Commission of India is an executive body established by an executive order of the Government of India.
4. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) is a statutory body established under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.