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?
A
Only one
Correct Answer
B
Only two
C
Only three
D
All four
Explanation
Only the National Commission for Backward Classes is a constitutional body, as it was granted constitutional status under Article 338B via the 102nd Amendment Act, 2018. The NHRC and NCDRC are statutory bodies established by specific Acts of Parliament, while the Law Commission is an executive body, making "Only one" the correct choice. This question tests the core concept of classifying Indian institutions based on their source of authority—the Constitution, an Act of Parliament, or an executive order.
Constitutional BodiesIdentification of Constitutional vs Statutory BodiesNational Commission for Backward ClassesNational Human Rights CommissionNational Law CommissionNational Consumer Disputes Redressal CommissionArticle 338B