Q1.
The salaries, allowances, and other conditions of service of the Chairperson and Members of the Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission are determined by the:
- State Government of Rajasthan
- Central Government of India
- President of India
- Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court
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Answer: A. State Government of Rajasthan
The salaries, allowances, and other conditions of service of the Chairperson and Members of the Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission are determined by the State Government of Rajasthan.
Q2.
Which of the following is NOT a power of the Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission?
- To summon and enforce the attendance of any person
- To directly order compensation to victims
- To require discovery and production of any document
- To receive evidence on affidavits
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Answer: B. To directly order compensation to victims
The Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission cannot directly order compensation to victims; it can only recommend it.
Q3.
Which of the following is a key limitation of the Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission?
- It cannot investigate complaints against state government officials.
- It cannot investigate matters related to the armed forces.
- It cannot visit jails without prior permission from the state government.
- It cannot recommend monetary compensation to victims.
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Answer: B. It cannot investigate matters related to the armed forces.
The Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission cannot investigate matters related to the armed forces; such matters fall under the purview of the National Human Rights Commission.
Q4.
Who heads the committee for the appointment of the Chairperson and Members of the Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission?
- Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court
- Speaker of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
- Chief Minister of Rajasthan
- Home Minister of Rajasthan
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Answer: C. Chief Minister of Rajasthan
The Chief Minister of Rajasthan heads the committee for the appointment of the Chairperson and Members of the Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission.
Q5.
The Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission can recommend interim relief to the victim or his family. This power is:
- Binding on the state government
- Binding on the High Court
- Advisory in nature
- Directly enforceable by the Commission
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Answer: C. Advisory in nature
The power of the Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission to recommend interim relief is advisory in nature.
Q6.
The Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission can inquire into a matter within what time frame from the date of occurrence of the violation?
- One year
- Two years
- Three years
- Five years
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Answer: A. One year
The Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission can inquire into a matter within one year from the date of occurrence of the violation.
Q7.
What is the primary function of the Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission?
- To provide financial assistance to victims of human rights violations
- To directly punish perpetrators of human rights violations
- To legislate on human rights issues in Rajasthan
- To inquire into violations of human rights or negligence in their prevention by a public servant
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Answer: D. To inquire into violations of human rights or negligence in their prevention by a public servant
The primary function of the Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission is to inquire into violations of human rights or negligence in their prevention by a public servant.
Q8.
Which of the following statements about the Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission is correct?
- It has the power to investigate human rights violations committed by the armed forces.
- Its recommendations are binding on the state government.
- It can investigate matters that are more than two years old.
- It has the powers of a civil court while inquiring into complaints.
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Answer: D. It has the powers of a civil court while inquiring into complaints.
The Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission has the powers of a civil court while inquiring into complaints.
Q9.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission?
- To visit jails and other institutions where persons are detained or lodged for treatment, reformation or protection.
- To review the safeguards provided by or under the Constitution or any law for the protection of human rights.
- To encourage the efforts of non-governmental organizations working in the field of human rights.
- To directly prosecute individuals for human rights violations.
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Answer: D. To directly prosecute individuals for human rights violations.
The Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission cannot directly prosecute individuals; it can only recommend prosecution.
Q10.
The Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission has the power to call for information or report from the state government or any other authority subordinate thereto. This power is similar to that of a:
- Civil Court
- Criminal Court
- High Court
- Supreme Court
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Answer: A. Civil Court
The power of the Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission to call for information or report is similar to that of a Civil Court.
Q11.
Under which act was the Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission established?
- Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993
- Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2006
- Rajasthan Human Rights Act, 1999
- Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955
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Answer: A. Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993
The Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission was established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
Q12.
The Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission can investigate human rights violations related to subjects enumerated in which lists of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution?
- State List and Concurrent List
- Union List and State List
- Union List and Concurrent List
- Union List only
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Answer: A. State List and Concurrent List
The Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission can investigate human rights violations related to subjects enumerated in the State List and Concurrent List.
Q13.
The Chairperson and Members of the Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission are appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of a committee. Who is NOT a member of this committee?
- Chief Minister (Chairperson)
- Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
- Chief Secretary of the State
- Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly
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Answer: C. Chief Secretary of the State
The Chief Secretary of the State is not a member of the appointment committee for the Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission.
Q14.
Where is the headquarters of the Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission located?
- Jodhpur
- Jaipur
- Udaipur
- Ajmer
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Answer: B. Jaipur
The headquarters of the Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission is located in Jaipur.
Q15.
Who can be appointed as the Chairperson of the Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission?
- A retired Chief Justice or a retired Judge of a High Court
- A retired Judge of the Supreme Court
- A person with extensive knowledge of human rights
- A retired District Judge
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Answer: A. A retired Chief Justice or a retired Judge of a High Court
A retired Chief Justice or a retired Judge of a High Court can be appointed as the Chairperson of the Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission.
