Indian Polity PYQ 208 of 375 · Supreme Court

Who appoints the Judges of the Supreme Court of India?

  1. AThe Prime Minister
  2. BThe President
  3. CThe Chief Justice of India
  4. DThe Ombudsman
  5. ENone of the above / more than one of the above

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Correct answer: (b) The President

Explanation

According to Article 124(2) of the Constitution of India, the President appoints every judge of the Supreme Court. The appointment of judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts is made on the recommendation of the Collegium system.

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