Consider the following statements about NHRC:
- NHRC also reviews the living condition of jail inmates.
- NHRC is allowed to review Article 21.
- NHRC can study treaties and other international instruments that can affect human rights.
Which of the above is/are correct?
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Only 1
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1 and 2
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2 and 3
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1, 2 and 3
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct. NHRC visits jails and detention places to study the living conditions of
inmates and make recommendations.
Statement 2 is correct. NHRC can review the constitutional and other legal safeguards for the protection of human rights and recommend measures for its effective implementation.
Statement 3 is correct. NHRC also studies treaties and other international instruments on human rights.