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What is the term of office of the Chairperson and Members of the National Human Rights Commission?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 5 years or upto 70 years of age
  2. 3 years or upto 70 years of age
  3. 5 years or upto 65 years of age
  4. 3 years or upto 65 years of age

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 3 years or upto 70 years of age

Explanation: The correct answer is B. 3 years or upto 70 years of age. As per the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2019, the tenure of the Chairperson and Members of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is 3 years or until they attain the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier. This amendment reduced the earlier term of 5 years to 3 years. The NHRC is a statutory body established in 1993 to protect and promote human rights in India. Its composition and tenure are defined by the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.