A Judge of the Supreme Court of India is to hold office until he attains the age of ____________.

58 years

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60 years

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62 years

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65 years

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The correct option is D 65 years
The judges of Supreme Court are appointed by the president after consultation with the Chief Justice and such other judges of the supreme court and the High Court as he thinks necessary. The Chief Justice is appointed by the President with the consultation of judges of the supreme court and the high court as he seems necessary.
The Constitution has not fixed the tenure of a judge of supreme court but he holds office until the attainment of the age of 65 years.
The judge of the supreme court can be removed from his office by the President on the recommendation of the Parliament.

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