National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) – A quick revision test This simple test gives you a quick revision and a refresh for the UPSC civil service exam on the topic National Human Rights Commission(NHRC) from the subject Indian Polity /5 0 votes, 0 avg 1 National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) A quick/short revision test for UPSC Civil service exam.Subject: Indian Polity5 Questions – 2 Minutes (Expected time) 1 / 5NHRC is a which of the following? Constitutional body Statutory body Executive Body Non statutory body Explanation:NHRC is a statutory body established under the Protection of Human Rights Act 1993.Explanation:NHRC is a statutory body established under the Protection of Human Rights Act 1993.2 / 5What is the term of office of Chairperson/Members of NHRC? 3 years 5 years 4 years 6 years Explanation:Term of office: 3 years or till the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier as per the recent amendment in 2019.Explanation:Term of office: 3 years or till the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier as per the recent amendment in 2019.3 / 5Who among the following can be the Chairperson of NHRC? Member of Parliament IAS Officer Prime Minister Retired Chief Justice of India or retired Judge of Supreme Court Explanation:Chairman of NHRC: Retired Chief Justice of the Supreme Court or retired Judge of the Supreme Court as per the recent amendment in 2019.Explanation:Chairman of NHRC: Retired Chief Justice of the Supreme Court or retired Judge of the Supreme Court as per the recent amendment in 2019.4 / 5Who among the following appoints the members and Chairperson of NHRC? President of India Chief Justice of India Prime Minister of India Nominated by Central Government Explanation:Chairperson and members are appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and sealExplanation:Chairperson and members are appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal5 / 5NHRC has been established in accordance with which of the following? Geneva Convention Bonn convention Paris Principles Washington Convention Explanation:• NHRC has been established in accordance with the Paris Principles of 1991• Paris Principles provide some benchmarks on how National Human Rights Institutions should function in protecting human rights and promoting human rightsExplanation:• NHRC has been established in accordance with the Paris Principles of 1991• Paris Principles provide some benchmarks on how National Human Rights Institutions should function in protecting human rights and promoting human rightsWe are also launching soon a Full Test series for UPSC Preliminary exam.Drop your email ID to get notified about the free test. (optional).Do not worry, we never spam. 0% Restart quiz Take another test Help us improve by reating the test Send feedback 30 Minutes test Next test - PM Kisan See all Tests