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Who appoints the Chairperson of the West Bengal Human Rights Commission?

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Current Affairs - West Bengal Schemes & Governance
Who appoints the Chairperson of the West Bengal Human Rights Commission?
AChief Minister of West Bengal
BGovernor of West Bengal
CPresident of India
DChief Justice of Calcutta High Court
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Understand appointment authority for State Human Rights Commission Chairperson

    The Governor of West Bengal appoints the Chairperson of the West Bengal Human Rights Commission as per the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
  2. Step 2: Analyze other options

    The Chief Minister and Chief Justice do not have appointment powers; the President appoints the National Human Rights Commission Chairperson, not the state commission.
  3. Final Answer:

    Governor of West Bengal → Option B
  4. Quick Check:

    Governor of West Bengal = correct ✅
Quick Trick: Governor appoints state Human Rights Commission Chairperson.
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing with President's role or Chief Minister's powers.
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