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Q: According to clause (2) of _____ of the Constitution of India, the President of India appoints the Chief Justice of India.
  • A. Article 127
  • B. Article 121
  • C. Article 124
  • D. Article 118
Correct Answer: Option C - Under clause (2) of Article 124 of the Indian constitution, the Chief Justice of India is appointed by the President. Usually, the Senior most Judges is appointed to that post. Articles Provisions 127 → Appointment of ad-hoc judges of SC. 121 → No discussion in Parliament regarding conduct of High Court judge or a Supreme Court Judge except mention of removal of Judges. 118 → Rules of procedure of Houses.
C. Under clause (2) of Article 124 of the Indian constitution, the Chief Justice of India is appointed by the President. Usually, the Senior most Judges is appointed to that post. Articles Provisions 127 → Appointment of ad-hoc judges of SC. 121 → No discussion in Parliament regarding conduct of High Court judge or a Supreme Court Judge except mention of removal of Judges. 118 → Rules of procedure of Houses.

Explanations:

Under clause (2) of Article 124 of the Indian constitution, the Chief Justice of India is appointed by the President. Usually, the Senior most Judges is appointed to that post. Articles Provisions 127 → Appointment of ad-hoc judges of SC. 121 → No discussion in Parliament regarding conduct of High Court judge or a Supreme Court Judge except mention of removal of Judges. 118 → Rules of procedure of Houses.