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NDA 2020 GAT · General Knowledge · Parliament, Executive and Judiciary · easy

Under the Constitution of India, the Chief Justice of India is appointed by the

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Under the Constitution of India, the Chief Justice of India is appointed by the
  1. A. Prime Minister
  2. B. President of India
  3. C. Law Minister
  4. D. Parliament
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Answer: (B) President of India

Article 124 provides that the Supreme Court judges, including the Chief Justice, are appointed by the President after consultation with judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts as needed. The Prime Minister, Law Minister and Parliament do not make the appointment, though by convention the senior-most judge is recommended.
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