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  1. The National Commission for Backward Classes

  2. The National Human Rights Commission

  3. The National Law Commission

  4. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

How many of the above are constitutional bodies?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) Only three

(d) All four

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Answer:(a)Only One

Among the organizations/bodies mentioned, only one of them is a constitutional body. The correct answer is (a) Only one.

Explanation:

The constitutional body among the organizations/bodies listed is the National Law Commission. It is a constitutional body established under Article 344 of the Constitution of India. The National Law Commission is responsible for conducting studies and making recommendations on legal and related matters.

The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC), the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), and the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) are statutory bodies created by acts of Parliament, but they are not constitutional bodies. These bodies have been established to address specific areas of concern and function under their respective enabling legislation.

Authentic reference source:

The information provided is based on the Constitution of India and the acts that establish the mentioned bodies. For detailed and authoritative information, you can refer to the following sources:

Constitution of India: The text of the Constitution is available on the official website of the Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India. You can access it here: http://legislative.gov.in/constitution-of-india

National Law Commission: The official website of the National Law Commission provides information about its establishment, functions, and ongoing activities. You can visit it here: http://lawcommissionofindia.nic.in/

National Commission for Backward Classes: The official website of the National Commission for Backward Classes contains information about its composition, functions, and reports. You can access it here: https://ncbc.nic.in/

National Human Rights Commission: The official website of the National Human Rights Commission provides details about its mandate, functions, and activities. You can visit it here: https://nhrc.nic.in/

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission: The official website of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission offers information about its jurisdiction, procedures, and case status. You can access it here: https://ncdrc.nic.in/

List of the Constitutional Bodies in India is;

 Name of the Constitutional Body

 Mentioned in

 1. Election Commission

 Article 324

 2. Union Public Service Commission

 Article-315 to 323

 3. State Public Service Commission

 Article-315 to 323

 4. Finance Commission

 Article-280

 5. National Commission for SCs

 Article-338

 6. National Commission for STs

 Article-338 A

 7. Comptroller and Auditor General of India

 Article-148

 8. Attorney General of India

 Article-76

 9. Advocate General of the State

 Article-165

 10.  National Commission for Backward Classes

338B

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