Consider the following organizations/ bodies in India:
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
Answer: A
Out of the four organizations/bodies listed, only the National Commission for Backward Classes is a constitutional body. It was established by the Constitution (102nd Amendment) Act, 2018. The other three organizations/bodies are statutory bodies, which means that they were created by an Act of Parliament.