Who among the following appoints the Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission of India?

Correct option is B

Correct Answer: (B) The President of India

Explanation:

• The Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India is appointed by the President of India. The President makes the appointment based on the recommendation of a selection committee, which includes the Prime Minister, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, among others.

Information Booster:

• The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) was established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. Its role is to safeguard and promote human rights in India.
• The Chairman of NHRC is typically a retired Chief Justice of India or a senior judge of the Supreme Court of India, although other eminent persons with expertise in human rights are also considered.