Who appoints the Chief Justice and other judges of the Supreme Court of India?
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A.
Prime Minister
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B.
President
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C.
Vice-President
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D.
Chief Justice of India
Correct Answer:
B. President
Explanation:
According to Article 124 of the Constitution of India, the President of India appoints the Chief Justice of India and other Supreme Court judges. For the appointment of the Chief Justice, the President typically acts on the recommendation of the outgoing Chief Justice and the Prime Minister. For other judges, the President makes appointments based on the advice of the Collegium, which consists of the Chief Justice of India and the four most senior judges of the Supreme Court. While the Prime Minister and the Union Law Minister are involved in the administrative process of forwarding recommendations, the formal power of appointment is vested solely in the President.
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