UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2023

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 are constitutional bodies?

  1. Only one
  2. Only two
  3. Only three
  4. All four

Answer

Correct Answer

Only one

Explanation

Only the National Commission for Backward Classes is a constitutional body (Article 338B). The National Human Rights Commission, National Law Commission, and National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission are all statutory bodies.

Topics: article 338b, constitutional bodies, national commission for backward classes, polity