State Commissioners — Prelims Questions

With reference to State Human Rights Commissions (SHRCs) in India, consider the following statements: 1. The Chairperson and Members are appointed by the President. 2. The Chairperson must be a former Chief Justice of a High Court only. 3. They have the powers of a civil court while inquiring into complaints. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the State Information Commission (SIC): 1. The State Chief Information Commissioner and State Information Commissioners are appointed by the Governor. 2. They hold office for a term of five years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. 3. The SIC has the power to impose penalties on Public Information Officers (PIOs). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following State Commissions are primarily recommendatory in nature, lacking direct enforcement powers? 1. State Human Rights Commission 2. State Information Commission 3. State Women's Commission 4. State Minorities Commission Select the correct answer using the code given below:

The Chairperson of a State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (SCRC) can hold office until the age of:

Which of the following bodies are involved in the appointment committee for the Chairperson and Members of a State Human Rights Commission (SHRC)? 1. Chief Minister 2. Governor 3. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly 4. Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly Select the correct answer using the code given below: