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Chief Justice and other judges of Supreme Court of India are appointed by _______________.

A

Law Minister of India

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President of India

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Prime Minister of India

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Parliament of India

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Solution

The correct option is B President of India

Every Judge of the Supreme Court is appointed by the President after consultation with the Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts besides the Council of Ministers.

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