The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, which governs the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), lists several functions of the Commission. These include (among others): (i) Encourage the efforts of non-governmental institutions and organisations working in the field of human rights (explicitly mentioned in Section 12(h)). (ii) Undertake and promote research in the field of human rights (explicitly mentioned in Section 12(g)). Therefore, both statements accurately reflect the functions of the NHRC.
Analyze the statements with reference to National Human Rights Commission: (i) The Human Rights Commission, encourages organizations working in the field of Human Rights. (ii) The work of the Commission is also to conduct research in the field of Human Rights. Answer from the following.
Asked in MPPSC CS Prelims 2022 · Topic: Lokpal and Important Commissions (National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and State Human Rights Commissions (SHRC))
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Answer: D. Both Statements (i) and (ii) are true.
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