Justice B. R. Gavai, the 52nd Chief Justice of India, was the first Buddhist and the second Dalit to hold the post. Who was the first Dalit Chief Justice of India?
- AJustice K. G. Balakrishnan
- BJustice M. Hidayatullah
- CJustice J. S. Khehar
- DJustice Ranganath Mishra
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Correct answer: (a) Justice K. G. Balakrishnan
Explanation
Justice K. G. Balakrishnan (2007–2010) was the first Dalit CJI. Justice J. S. Khehar was the first Sikh CJI.