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Indian Polity UPPSC 2015 GS-I
Question

Read the following and select the correct answer from the code given below:

Assertion(A): The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is to be headed by a person who has been a former Chief Justice of India.
Reason(R): The Chairperson of NHRC holds office for a term of 5 years or till he attains the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier.

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Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Both (A) and (R) are true.

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Both (A) and (R) are true.”.
According to the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, the Chairperson of the NHRC must have been a Chief Justice of India. The Chairperson's term is limited to 5 years or until they reach the age of 70.

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