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MCQ Practice Test & Solutions: Test: State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) (10 Questions)

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Test: State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) - Question 1
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What is the primary function of a State Human Rights Commission (SHRC)?

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The primary function of a State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) is to promote human rights awareness among various sections of society through publications, seminars, and other means. While it can inquire into human rights violations, it does not have the power to enforce criminal laws or punish violators of human rights.

Test: State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) - Question 2
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Who can be appointed as a member of a State Human Rights Commission (SHRC)?

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Members of a State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) should have a minimum of seven years of experience as a District Judge or be a retired Chief Justice or Judge of a High Court. This ensures that they have relevant judicial experience.

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Test: State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) - Question 3
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Who appoints the Chairperson and members of a State Human Rights Commission (SHRC)?

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The Chairperson and members of a State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) are appointed by the Governor of the state on the recommendations of a committee, which includes the Chief Minister as its head.

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What is the maximum term for which the Chairperson and members of a State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) can hold office?

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The Chairperson and members of a State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) can hold office for a term of three years or until they attain the age of 70 years, whichever comes first.

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What is the main limitation on the State Human Rights Commission's (SHRC) power to inquire into human rights violations?

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The main limitation on the State Human Rights Commission's (SHRC) power to inquire into human rights violations is that it cannot inquire into matters occurring more than one year prior to the date of the complaint.

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What is the purpose of Human Rights Courts established at the district level?

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The purpose of Human Rights Courts established at the district level is to provide a speedy trial of offenses arising out of human rights violations, as per the Protection of Human Rights Act.

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How are offenses arising out of violations of human rights defined in the Protection of Human Rights Act?

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The Protection of Human Rights Act is silent about the specific definition of offenses arising out of violations of human rights, which can create some ambiguity.

Test: State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) - Question 8
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Who can appoint a special public prosecutor in a Human Rights Court?

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The State Government has the authority to specify and appoint a special public prosecutor in a Human Rights Court.

Test: State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) - Question 9
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What is the primary objective of the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2019?

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The primary objective of the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2019, is to make the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) more inclusive and efficient.

Test: State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) - Question 10
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What happens if a State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) makes recommendations, but the state government does not accept them?

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If a State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) makes recommendations, the state government is required to inform the SHRC about the action taken on the recommendations within one month. The recommendations themselves are not legally binding on the state government.

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