Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a) 2000
Explanation:
• The National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution (NCRWC) was set up by a Government of India resolution dated February 22, 2000.
• It was chaired by Justice M.N. Venkatachaliah, a former Chief Justice of India.
• The commission was tasked with examining how best the Constitution can respond to the changing needs of efficient, smooth, and effective system of governance and socio-economic development within the framework of parliamentary democracy.
• The commission submitted its final report in March 2002, making 249 recommendations.
Information Booster:
• The commission emphasized that it was meant to "review the working" of the Constitution and not to rewrite it.
• It focused on areas like Fundamental Rights, Electoral Reforms, and Union-State relations.
Additional Knowledge:
(b) 2001: .
• The commission was already active in 2001, having been established the previous year.
(c) 2003: .
• The commission had already completed its work and submitted its report by 2002.
(d) 1999: .
• Although the idea was discussed after the 1999 elections, the formal resolution was passed in early 2000.