National Commission for Minorities — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements regarding the National Commission for Minorities (NCM): 1. It is a constitutional body established under Article 338B of the Indian Constitution. 2. The Chairperson and all six members of the NCM must belong to notified minority communities. 3. The recommendations of the NCM are legally binding on the Central Government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following communities were initially notified as minorities under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992, in 1993? 1. Muslims 2. Christians 3. Sikhs 4. Buddhists 5. Parsis 6. Jains Select the correct answer using the code given below:

The Chairperson and Members of the National Commission for Minorities hold office for a term of:

Consider the following statements regarding the powers of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM): 1. The NCM has the power to regulate its own procedure. 2. The NCM has all the powers of a civil court for summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person. 3. The NCM can directly punish individuals for contempt of its orders. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following constitutional articles are most directly relevant to the cultural and educational rights of minorities in India, which the National Commission for Minorities is mandated to safeguard?