GS PrelimsPolityConstitutional Bodies2006 Which one among the following commissions was set up in pursuance of a definite provision under an Article of the Constitution of India?
AUniversity Grants commission
BNational Human Rights Commission
DCentral Vigilance Commission
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
1. The question asks which commission was established in pursuance of a definite provision under an Article of the Constitution of India.
2. The University Grants Commission (UGC) was established by an Act of Parliament (UGC Act, 1956), not directly by a constitutional article.
3. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) was established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, not directly by a constitutional article.
4. The Election Commission of India is established directly under Article 324 of the Constitution of India, which contains definite provisions regarding its composition, powers, and functions.
5. The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) was initially set up by a government resolution and later given statutory status by the CVC Act, 2003, not directly by a constitutional article.
6. Therefore, the Election Commission is the correct answer.
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