Appointment of chairman and members of NHRC - Indian polity and Governance

Q.  Who appoints chairman and members of NHRC?

1. Prime Minister
2. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
3. Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
4. Leaders of opposition in both the houses of parliament
5. Union Home Minister.

- Published on 06 May 15

a. 1,2,3
b. 2,3,4,5
c. 2,3,5
d. All

ANSWER: All
 
The chairman and members are appointed on the recommendation of a 6 member committee consisting of Prime Minister, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, leaders of opposition in both the houses of parliament and Union Home Minister.

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