The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 MCQs Set-2

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1. The Commission may study:

a. Treaties and other international instruments on human rights

b. State laws only

c. Criminal laws only

d. Constitutional amendments only

 

2. The purpose of studying treaties and international instruments on human rights is to:

a. Ratify them

b. Enforce them directly

c. Make recommendations for their effective implementation

d. Replace domestic laws

 

3. The Commission may undertake and promote:

a. Judicial training

b. Research in the field of human rights

c. Electoral reforms

d. Prison administration

 

4. Human rights literacy may be spread among various sections of society through:

a. Publications, the media, seminars and other available means

b. Courts only

c. Universities only

d. Government notifications only

 

5. The Commission shall promote awareness of:

a. Constitutional amendments

b. International treaties only

c. Safeguards available for the protection of human rights

d. Criminal procedure

 

6. The Commission may encourage the efforts of:

a. Political parties

b. Courts and tribunals

c. Government departments only

d. Non-governmental organisations and institutions working in the field of human rights

 

7. Under clause (j), the Commission may perform:

a. Only those functions expressly enumerated in section 12

b. Such other functions as it may consider necessary for the promotion of human rights

c. Any function assigned by the Central Government

d. Judicial functions

 

8. Section 13 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 deals with:

a. Functions of the Commission

b. Powers relating to inquiries

c. Investigation by the Commission

d. Special powers of the Central Government

 

9. While inquiring into complaints under the Act, the Commission shall have:

a. Powers of a Criminal Court

b. Powers of a Sessions Court

c. All the powers of a civil court trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

d. Powers of the Supreme Court

 

10. The Commission has the power of:

a. Summoning and enforcing the attendance of witnesses and examining them on oath

b. Arresting witnesses

c. Granting pardon to witnesses

d. Prosecuting witnesses

 

11. Which of the following is specifically a power under section 13(1)?

a. Discovery and production of any document

b. Registration of FIR

c. Grant of injunction

d. Framing of charges

 

12. The Commission may:

a. Record confessions

b. Receive evidence on affidavits

c. Issue warrants of arrest

d. Conduct criminal trials

 

13. The Commission may requisition:

a. Any private record

b. Any public record or copy thereof from any court or office

c. Any document without limitation

d. Cabinet papers only

 

14. The Commission may issue commissions for the examination of:

a. Accused persons only

b. Witnesses or documents

c. Public servants only

d. Experts only

 

15. Under section 13(1)(f), the Commission shall have powers regarding:

a. Any other matter which may be prescribed

b. Any matter it deems fit

c. Matters notified by the Supreme Court

d. Matters approved by Parliament

 

16. The Commission may require any person to furnish information:

a. Without any exception

b. Subject to any privilege which may be claimed under any law for the time being in force

c. Only with court approval

d. Only if such person is a public servant

 

17. Information may be required by the Commission on matters which, in its opinion, may be:

a. Useful for, or relevant to, the subject matter of the inquiry

b. Relevant to any pending litigation

c. Necessary for criminal prosecution

d. Relevant to Government policy

 

18. A person required to furnish information under section 13(2) shall be deemed to be legally bound to do so within the meaning of:

a. Sections 210 and 211 BNS

b. Sections 176 and 177 BNS

c. Sections 193 and 228 BNS

d. Sections 178 and 179 IPC

 

19. The Commission or an officer specially authorised by it may enter a building or place where it has reason to believe that:

a. An accused person is hiding

b. A public servant is present

c. A document relating to the subject matter of the inquiry may be found

d. Human rights have been violated

 

20. An officer authorised under section 13(3) must not be below the rank of:

a. Superintendent of Police

b. Deputy Secretary

c. Magistrate

d. Gazetted Officer

 

21. Upon entering a building or place under section 13(3), the Commission or authorised officer may:

a. Seize any such document or take extracts or copies therefrom

b. Arrest any person present

c. Seal the premises permanently

d. Conduct a criminal trial

 

22. The power under section 13(3) is subject to the provisions of:

a. Section 91 CrPC

b. Section 154 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

c. Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

d. Section 190 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

 

23. Under section 13(4), the Commission shall be deemed to be:

a. A Criminal Court

b. A Civil Court

c. A Sessions Court

d. A Revenue Court

 

24. If an offence under sections 210, 213, 214, 215 or 267 BNS is committed in the view or presence of the Commission, it may:

a. Punish the offender directly

b. Forward the case to a Magistrate having jurisdiction to try the same

c. Refer the matter to the State Government

d. Close the proceedings

 

25. Before forwarding the case to the Magistrate under section 13(4), the Commission shall:

a. Record the facts constituting the offence and the statement of the accused

b. Obtain sanction from the Central Government

c. Conduct a full trial

d. Frame charges

 

26. The Magistrate receiving a case under section 13(4) shall proceed as if the case had been forwarded under:

a. Section 200 CrPC

b. Section 190 CrPC

c. Section 346 CrPC

d. Section 156 CrPC

 

27. Every proceeding before the Commission shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of:

a. Sections 229 and 267 BNS and for the purposes of section 223 BNS

b. Sections 175 and 177 BNS only

c. Sections 299 and 300 BNS

d. Sections 420 and 406 BNS

 

28. For the purposes of section 195 and Chapter XXVI of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 the Commission shall be deemed to be:

a. A Sessions Court

b. A Criminal Court

c. A Civil Court

d. A High Court

 

29. The Commission may transfer a complaint to a State Commission when it considers it:

a. Necessary or expedient so to do

b. Convenient for the complainant

c. Directed by the Central Government

d. Directed by the State Government

 

30. A complaint shall not be transferred to a State Commission unless:

a. The complainant consents

b. The State Government approves

c. The State Commission has jurisdiction to entertain the same

d. The High Court directs

 

31. A complaint transferred under section 13(6) shall be dealt with by the State Commission:

a. As a transferred proceeding only

b. As if it were a complaint initially filed before it

c. Only after fresh authorization

d. Subject to approval of the National Commission

 

32. Section 14 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 deals with:

a. Powers relating to inquiries

b. Investigation

c. Statements made to the Commission

d. Steps after inquiry

 

33. For conducting any investigation pertaining to an inquiry, the Commission may utilise the services of:

a. Any private investigator

b. Any officer or investigation agency of the Central Government or any State Government

c. Any advocate appointed by the complainant

d. Any court-appointed commissioner

 

34. Utilisation of the services of an officer or investigation agency under section 14(1) requires:

a. Approval of the President

b. Prior permission of the Supreme Court

c. Concurrence of the Central Government or the State Government, as the case may be

d. Consent of the complainant

 

35. An officer or agency whose services are utilised under section 14(1) shall act:

a. Independently of the Commission

b. Subject to the direction and control of the Commission

c. Subject to the direction of the Central Government only

d. Subject to the direction of the State Government only

 

36. For the purpose of investigating into any matter pertaining to the inquiry, the utilised officer or agency may:

a. Summon and enforce the attendance of any person and examine him

b. Convict any person

c. Frame charges

d. Pass interim orders

 

37. Which of the following powers is specifically conferred on the utilised officer or agency under section 14(2)?

a. Require the discovery and production of any document

b. Issue search warrants

c. Grant injunctions

d. Take cognizance of offences

 

38. The officer or agency whose services are utilised may:

a. Requisition any public record or copy thereof from any office

b. Requisition private records from any person

c. Summon judicial officers only

d. Issue commissions for examination of witnesses

 

39. The provisions of section 15 apply to statements made before:

a. The Commission alone

b. Any court only

c. Any officer or agency whose services are utilised under section 14(1)

d. Police officers only

 

40. The officer or agency utilised under section 14(1) shall submit a report to the Commission:

a. Within thirty days

b. Within ninety days

c. Within such period as may be prescribed

d. Within such period as may be specified by the Commission

 

41. After investigation, the officer or agency shall:

a. Submit the report to the Central Government

b. Submit the report to the State Government

c. Submit a report thereon to the Commission

d. File a charge-sheet before a court

 

42. Upon receipt of the report under section 14(4), the Commission shall:

a. Accept it as final

b. Satisfy itself about the correctness of the facts stated and the conclusion, if any, arrived at

c. Forward it directly to the Government

d. Publish it immediately

 

43. For the purpose of verifying the report submitted under section 14(4), the Commission may:

a. Order a criminal trial

b. Refer the matter to the High Court

c. Make such inquiry as it thinks fit

d. Reinvestigate the matter only through a State Government agency

 

44. The inquiry under section 14(5) may include:

a. Examination of the person or persons who conducted or assisted in the investigation

b. Examination of judges only

c. Examination of the complainant only

d. Examination of public servants only

 

45. Section 15 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 deals with:

a. Investigation

b. Statement made by persons to the Commission

c. Powers relating to inquiries

d. Interim relief

 

46. A statement made by a person in the course of giving evidence before the Commission shall:

a. Always be admissible against him in civil proceedings

b. Always be admissible against him in criminal proceedings

c. Not subject him to, or be used against him in, any civil or criminal proceeding, subject to the exception provided

d. Be inadmissible for all purposes

 

47. The exception to the protection under section 15 is:

a. Prosecution for contempt of court

b. Prosecution for giving false evidence by such statement

c. Departmental proceedings

d. Prosecution for any offence disclosed in the statement

 

48. The protection under section 15 applies where the statement:

a. Is made in reply to the question which the person is required by the Commission to answer

b. Is made voluntarily outside the inquiry

c. Is made before a police officer

d. Is made after conclusion of the inquiry

 

49. Under the proviso to section 15, the statement must also be:

a. Corroborated by documentary evidence

b. Recorded on oath only

c. Relevant to the subject matter of the inquiry

d. Accepted by the Commission

 

50. Section 16 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 deals with:

a. Interim relief

b. Persons likely to be prejudicially affected to be heard

c. Investigation by agencies

d. Judicial proceedings

 

51. The Commission shall give a person a reasonable opportunity of being heard if it considers it necessary:

a. To prosecute that person

b. To inquire into the conduct of that person

c. To summon that person as a witness

d. To obtain documents from that person

 

52. The Commission shall give a reasonable opportunity of being heard where it is of the opinion that:

a. The liberty of a person is likely to be affected

b. The property of a person is likely to be affected

c. The reputation of a person is likely to be prejudicially affected by the inquiry

d. The employment of a person is likely to be terminated

 

53. A person covered under section 16 is entitled:

a. To cross-examine every witness

b. To produce evidence in his defence

c. To seek transfer of the inquiry

d. To demand a public hearing

 

54. The proviso to section 16 provides that the section shall not apply where:

a. The inquiry relates to a public servant

b. The person declines to participate

c. The credit of a witness is being impeached

d. The inquiry is conducted in camera

 

55. Section 17 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 deals with:

a. Investigation

b. Inquiry into complaints

c. Powers relating to inquiries

d. Special investigations

 

56. While inquiring into complaints of violations of human rights, the Commission may:

a. Call for information or report from the Central Government, any State Government or any other authority or organisation subordinate thereto

b. Direct prosecution immediately

c. Punish the violator

d. Pass a decree

 

57. Information or report under section 17(i) is to be furnished:

a. Within thirty days

b. Within ninety days

c. Within such time as may be specified by the Commission

d. Within one month

 

58. If the information or report is not received within the time stipulated by the Commission, it may:

a. Dismiss the complaint

b. Proceed to inquire into the complaint on its own

c. Refer the matter to the State Commission

d. Close the proceedings

 

59. Upon receipt of the information or report, the Commission may not proceed with the complaint if it is satisfied that:

a. No further inquiry is required

b. The required action has been initiated or taken by the concerned Government or authority

c. Either (a) or (b)

d. The complainant withdraws the complaint

 

60. Where the Commission decides not to proceed with the complaint under section 17(i), it shall:

a. Record reasons only

b. Inform the complainant accordingly

c. Publish the report

d. Refer the matter to the Government

 

61. Without prejudice to clause (i), the Commission may, having regard to the nature of the complaint:

a. Initiate an inquiry

b. Refer the matter to a civil court

c. Close the complaint

d. Transfer the matter automatically

 

62. Section 18 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 deals with:

a. Investigation by agencies

b. Judicial proceedings

c. Steps during and after inquiry

d. Special powers of the Commission

 

63. Where the inquiry discloses violation of human rights, negligence in the prevention thereof, or abetment thereof by a public servant, the Commission may recommend:

a. Payment of compensation or damages

b. Appointment of a new public servant

c. Dissolution of the authority

d. Framing of rules

 

64. Compensation or damages may be recommended to:

a. The complainant only

b. The victim only

c. Members of the victim's family only

d. The complainant or the victim or the members of his family

 

65. The Commission may recommend initiation of:

a. Proceedings for prosecution or such other suitable action as it may deem fit

b. Civil proceedings only

c. Departmental proceedings only

d. Judicial review proceedings only

 

66. Under section 18(a)(iii), the Commission may recommend:

a. Any action directed by the complainant

b. Such further action as it may think fit

c. Action approved by the Supreme Court

d. Action approved by Parliament

 

67. The Commission may approach:

a. Any District Court

b. Any Tribunal

c. The Supreme Court or the High Court concerned

d. Any Human Rights Court only

 

68. The purpose of approaching the Supreme Court or High Court under section 18(b) is to seek:

a. Compensation

b. Directions, orders or writs

c. Criminal prosecution

d. Review of Commission proceedings

 

69. At any stage of the inquiry, the Commission may recommend:

a. Final compensation only

b. Immediate interim relief to the victim or the members of his family

c. Closure of proceedings

d. Punishment of the public servant

 

70. Subject to clause (e), the Commission may provide a copy of the inquiry report to:

a. Any interested person

b. The media

c. The petitioner or his representative

d. The State Commission

 

71. The Commission shall send a copy of its inquiry report together with its recommendations to:

a. The complainant

b. The concerned Government or authority

c. The Supreme Court

d. Parliament

 

72. The concerned Government or authority shall forward its comments on the report to the Commission within:

a. Fifteen days

b. Two months

c. One month, or such further time as the Commission may allow

d. Three months

 

73. The comments forwarded by the concerned Government or authority shall include:

a. Action taken or proposed to be taken on the report

b. Financial implications only

c. Opinion of the Law Department only

d. Recommendation of the State Commission

 

74. The Commission shall publish its inquiry report together with:

a. Only its recommendations

b. Only the Government's comments

c. The comments of the concerned Government or authority, if any, and the action taken or proposed to be taken on its recommendations

d. The pleadings of the parties

 

75. Section 19 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 deals with:

a. Annual reports

b. Procedure with respect to armed forces

c. Special investigations

d. Armed forces tribunals

 

76. Section 19 begins with:

a. A proviso

b. A saving clause

c. A non-obstante clause

d. An explanation

 

77. While dealing with complaints of violation of human rights by members of the armed forces, the Commission may:

a. Directly conduct a full inquiry

b. Seek a report from the Central Government

c. Prosecute the concerned personnel

d. Approach the State Government

 

78. The Commission may seek a report from the Central Government:

a. Only on receipt of a petition

b. Only on its own motion

c. Either on its own motion or on receipt of a petition

d. Only on a court order

 

79. After receipt of the report from the Central Government, the Commission may:

a. Either not proceed with the complaint or make its recommendations to that Government

b. Initiate prosecution directly

c. Award compensation

d. Refer the matter to a State Commission

 

80. The Central Government shall inform the Commission of the action taken on its recommendations within:

a. One month

b. Two months

c. Three months or such further time as the Commission may allow

d. Six months

 

81. Under section 19(3), the Commission shall publish:

a. Only its recommendations

b. Its report together with its recommendations and the action taken by the Central Government

c. Only the report received from the Central Government

d. Only the action taken report

 

82. A copy of the report published under section 19(3) shall be provided to:

a. The Central Government only

b. The concerned armed force

c. The petitioner or his representative

d. The State Government

 

83. Section 20 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 deals with:

a. Special inquiries

b. Annual and special reports of the Commission

c. Reports regarding armed forces

d. Publication of regulations

 

84. The Commission shall submit an annual report to:

a. The Central Government only

b. The State Government concerned only

c. Parliament directly

d. The Central Government and the State Government concerned

 

85. The Commission may submit special reports on matters which, in its opinion, are:

a. Financially significant

b. Of such urgency or importance that they should not be deferred till submission of the annual report

c. Referred by the Central Government

d. Pending for more than one year

 

86. The annual and special reports of the Commission shall be laid before:

a. The Supreme Court

b. The Commission itself

c. Each House of Parliament or the State Legislature, as the case may be

d. The President or Governor only

 

87. The reports laid before Parliament or the State Legislature shall be accompanied by:

a. The Commission's regulations

b. A memorandum of action taken or proposed to be taken on the recommendations of the Commission

c. Audit reports only

d. Judicial opinions

 

88. Along with the reports, reasons for ________ of the recommendations, if any, must also be laid before the Legislature.

a. modification

b. delay

c. reconsideration

d. non-acceptance

 

89. Section 21 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 deals with:

a. Appointment of State Commission Members

b. Constitution of State Human Rights Commission

c. Functions of State Commission

d. Human Rights Courts

 

90. A State Government may constitute a body to be known as:

a. State Human Rights Tribunal

b. State Human Rights Authority

c. (name of the State)- Human Rights Commission

d. State Rights Commission

 

91. The State Human Rights Commission is constituted to:

a. Exercise the powers conferred upon and perform the functions assigned to a State Commission under this Chapter

b. Supervise District Courts

c. Adjudicate all human rights cases

d. Review constitutional amendments

 

92. The State Commission shall consist of a Chairperson who has been:

a. Chief Justice or a Judge of a High Court

b. A Judge of the Supreme Court

c. A District Judge only

d. Chief Justice of India

 

93. One Member of the State Commission shall be:

a. A person who has been a Judge of the Supreme Court

b. A Judge of a High Court or District Judge in the State with a minimum of seven years experience as District Judge

c. An advocate with ten years' standing

d. A retired civil servant

 

94. The non-judicial Member of the State Commission shall be appointed from among persons having:

a. Experience in administration only

b. Knowledge of law only

c. Knowledge of or practical experience in matters relating to human rights

d. Experience in police service only

 

95. The State Commission shall consist of:

a. Chairperson and one Member

b. Chairperson and two Members

c. Chairperson and three Members

d. Chairperson and four Members

 

96. There shall be a _________ who shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the State Commission.

a. Secretary

b. Registrar

c. Director

d. Secretary-General

 

97. The Secretary of the State Commission shall exercise administrative and financial powers:

a. Independently

b. Subject to control of the State Government

c. Subject to control of the Chairperson

d. Subject to approval of the Governor

 

98. The headquarters of the State Commission shall be at such place as the State Government may specify by:

a. Regulation

b. Order

c. Resolution

d. Notification

 

99. A State Commission may inquire into violation of human rights only in respect of matters relatable to:

a. List I only

b. List II and List III in the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution

c. All three Lists

d. List III only

 

100. The proviso to section 21(5) bars inquiry by the State Commission where the matter is already being inquired into by:

a. The Commission or any other Commission duly constituted under any law for the time being in force

b. Any civil court

c. The State Government

d. A Human Rights Court

 

101. Two or more State Governments may appoint a common Chairperson or Member:

a. Without consent of the concerned Chairperson or Member

b. Only with approval of the Central Government

c. With the consent of the Chairperson or Member concerned

d. Only by legislation

 

102. Appointment of a common Chairperson or Member under section 21(6) requires recommendations of:

a. The National Human Rights Commission

b. The Committee referred to in section 22(1)

c. The Governor

d. The Chief Justice of the High Court

 

103. Subject to section 12, the Central Government may confer upon a State Commission the functions relating to human rights being discharged by:

a. All Union territories

b. Union territories other than Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh

c. Delhi only

d. Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh only

 

104. The functions relating to human rights in respect of the Union territory of Delhi shall be dealt with by:

a. The concerned State Commission

b. The Lieutenant Governor

c. The Commission

d. The Central Government

 

105. The functions relating to human rights in respect of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the Union territory of Ladakh shall be dealt with by:

a. The respective Administrations

b. The State Commission of a neighbouring State

c. The Central Government

d. The Commission

 

106. Section 22 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 deals with:

a. Constitution of State Human Rights Commission

b. Appointment of Chairperson and Members of State Commission

c. Term of office of State Commission

d. Functions of State Commission

 

107. The Chairperson and Members of a State Commission shall be appointed by:

a. The President

b. The State Government

c. The Governor by warrant under his hand and seal

d. The Chief Minister

 

108. Every appointment under section 22(1) shall be made after obtaining the recommendation of a Committee consisting of:

a. Chief Minister, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and Minister in charge of the Department of Home

b. Governor, Chief Minister and Chief Justice of the High Court

c. Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition only

d. Chief Secretary and Home Secretary

 

109. Who is the Chairperson of the Committee recommending appointments under section 22(1)?

a. Governor

b. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly

c. Minister in charge of the Department of Home

d. Chief Minister

 

110. The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly is:

a. Chairperson of the Committee

b. Convenor of the Committee

c. A member of the Committee

d. Ex officio Member of the State Commission

 

111. The Minister in charge of the Department of Home in the State is:

a. Chairperson of the Committee

b. A member of the Committee

c. Secretary of the Committee

d. An invitee only

 

112. Where there is a Legislative Council in a State, which of the following shall also be members of the Committee?

a. Chairman of the Council and the Leader of the Opposition in that Council

b. Chairman of the Council only

c. Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly only

d. Advocate General and Chairman of the Council

 

113. No sitting Judge of a High Court shall be appointed as Chairperson or Member except after consultation with:

a. The Governor

b. The Chief Minister

c. The Chief Justice of the High Court of the concerned State

d. The Chief Justice of India

 

114. No sitting district judge shall be appointed except after consultation with:

a. The Chief Justice of the High Court of the concerned State

b. The Governor

c. The State Government

d. The High Court Collegium

 

115. An appointment of a Chairperson or Member of the State Commission shall not be invalid merely by reason of:

a. Defect in qualifications

b. Any vacancy of any Member in the Committee referred to in sub-section (1)

c. Absence of consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court

d. Delay in issuance of warrant

 

116. The warrant of appointment of the Chairperson and Members of the State Commission is issued under:

a. The hand and seal of the Governor

b. The hand and seal of the Chief Minister

c. The seal of the State Commission

d. The hand of the Chief Justice of the High Court

 

117. Section 23 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 deals with:

a. Appointment of Members

b. Resignation and Removal of Chairperson or a Member of the State Commission

c. Term of office of Members

d. Acting Chairperson

 

118. The Chairperson or a Member of a State Commission may resign by notice in writing addressed to:

a. The President

b. The Chief Minister

c. The Governor

d. The Chief Justice of the High Court

 

119. Subject to sub-section (2), the Chairperson or a Member of a State Commission shall only be removed by:

a. Order of the Governor

b. Order of the President

c. Resolution of the State Legislature

d. Order of the High Court

 

120. Removal under section 23(1A) can be made on the ground of:

a. Misconduct

b. Incapacity

c. Proved misbehaviour or incapacity

d. Negligence

 

121. Before removal under section 23(1A), the Supreme Court acts on:

a. A reference made by the President

b. A reference made by the Governor

c. A petition by the State Government

d. A complaint by the Commission

 

122. The President may remove the Chairperson or Member if he:

a. Is adjudged an insolvent

b. Is absent from meetings

c. Has attained seventy years of age

d. Has completed three years in office

 

123. Which of the following is a ground of removal under section 23(2)?

a. Engages during his term of office in any paid employment outside the duties of his office

b. Loss of confidence of the State Government

c. Failure to attend meetings

d. Administrative inefficiency

 

124. A Chairperson or Member may be removed if he is:

a. Physically challenged

b. Unfit to continue in office by reason of infirmity of mind or body

c. Under suspension from service

d. Retired from judicial service

 

125. A ground of removal under section 23(2) is that the Chairperson or Member:

a. Is declared insolvent by the Governor

b. Is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court

c. Suffers temporary illness

d. Is absent from office

 

126. Conviction and sentence to imprisonment becomes a ground of removal where, in the opinion of the President, the offence involves:

a. Grave misconduct

b. Moral turpitude

c. Abuse of office

d. Corruption

 

127. Section 24 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 deals with:

a. Salaries of Members

b. Term of office of Chairperson and Members of the State Commission

c. Acting Chairperson

d. Resignation of Members

 

128. A person appointed as Chairperson of a State Commission shall hold office for:

a. Five years

b. Four years

c. Three years

d. Six years

 

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