Which of the following bodies is/are constitutional bodies? National...
Constitutional bodies are those bodies that are mentioned in the Constitution of India and derive their powers and functions directly from it. They are independent and autonomous bodies that play a crucial role in safeguarding the rights and interests of various sections of society. Let's analyze each of the given bodies to determine whether they are constitutional bodies or not.
1. National Commission for Women:
The National Commission for Women (NCW) is a statutory body established under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990. It is not mentioned in the Constitution of India and therefore, it is not a constitutional body.
2. National Commission for Minorities:
The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) is also a statutory body established under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. Like the NCW, it is not mentioned in the Constitution and hence, it is not a constitutional body.
3. National Commission for Backward Classes:
The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) is a constitutional body established under Article 338B of the Constitution of India. It was inserted by the 102nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2018. Therefore, it is a constitutional body.
4. National Human Rights Commission:
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is a statutory body established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. It is not mentioned in the Constitution and therefore, it is not a constitutional body.
5. National Commission for Protection of Child Rights:
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is a statutory body established under the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005. It is not mentioned in the Constitution and hence, it is not a constitutional body.
In conclusion, out of the given bodies, only the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) is a constitutional body. The rest of the bodies are statutory bodies established by Acts of Parliament and are not mentioned in the Constitution. Therefore, the correct answer is option 'D' - None of the above.