The functions of the National Commission for Minorities are provided under which section of the relevant statute?
(A) Section 3
(B) Section 5
(C) Section 7
(D) Section 9
Choose the correct answer:

Correct option is D

Section 9 of the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992, defines the functions of the National Commission for Minorities, including safeguarding the rights of minorities and investigating their grievances.

Information Booster:
The NCM was established under the NCM Act, 1992, and is a statutory body.
As per a 1993 notification, the following religious communities are recognized as minorities: Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis, and Jains (Jains added in 2014).
The Commission consists of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and five members, including members from minority communities.