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National Human Rights Commission — MCQ Practice

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Version 1Updated 5 Mar 2026

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Q1medium

Consider the following statements about the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC): 1. The Chairperson of NHRC must be a former Chief Justice of India 2. NHRC can investigate complaints against armed forces in all circumstances 3. The Commission has a limitation period of one year for receiving complaints 4. NHRC recommendations are legally binding on government authorities Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q2medium

Which of the following powers does the National Human Rights Commission NOT possess?

Q3hard

The Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2019 introduced which of the following changes? 1. Extended NHRC jurisdiction to Union Territories 2. Allowed appointment of women as Chairperson 3. Included Chairpersons of other National Commissions as deemed members 4. Increased the tenure of members from 3 to 5 years Select the correct answer:

Q4hard

Consider the following statements about human rights as defined in the Protection of Human Rights Act: 1. Human rights include only civil and political rights 2. Rights must be guaranteed by the Constitution or embodied in International Covenants 3. Rights must be enforceable by courts in India 4. Economic, social and cultural rights are excluded from the definition Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q5easy

Which of the following is NOT a limitation of the National Human Rights Commission?

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