Q. Consider the following statements regarding the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India:

1. NHRC is a statutory body established in conformity with the Paris Principles.
2. The Committee for recommending the Chairperson of NHRC consists of only the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and the Presiding Officers of both Houses of Parliament.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: Only 1
Notes: Statement 1 is correct: NHRC is a statutory body established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, in conformity with the Paris Principles. Statement 2 is incorrect: The recommendation committee includes the Prime Minister (Chairperson), Home Minister, Leaders of Opposition from both houses, Speaker of Lok Sabha, and Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha—not only the specified members.