​Which of the following statements is correct?
A) Statutory Bodies in India are created by an Act of Parliament.
B) Executive Bodies are not mentioned in the Constitution.

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Both A and B are true

Explanation:

Statutory bodies are those created by a statute, i.e., an Act of Parliament or a state legislature. These bodies derive their powers, duties, and responsibilities from the legislation that creates them.
Example:

• National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) – created by the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993
• Election Commission of India – although a constitutional body, some commissions like National Commission for Women (NCW) are statutory.

Executive bodies are not constitutional or statutory; they are created through an executive resolution or decision of the government (usually the Union Cabinet).
They do not require a law passed by Parliament and are not mentioned in the Constitution.
Example:

• NITI Aayog – created by an executive resolution in 2015, replacing the Planning Commission.
• National Development Council (NDC) – another example of an executive body.

Information Booster:

Types of Bodies in India:

Additional Knowledge:

• Why distinguish them?
  The type of body affects its independence, legal backing, and accountability mechanisms.
• Constitutional Bodies enjoy the highest autonomy and can only be abolished or modified through a constitutional amendment.
• Statutory Bodies can be amended or repealed through a simple majority in Parliament.
• Executive Bodies can be created or dissolved by a simple executive decision.