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Correct Answer: B. President
Explanation: As per Article 124(2) of the Indian Constitution, the President of India is the official authority responsible for appointing the Chief Justice of India (CJI). While the Constitution does not detail a specific selection procedure, a established convention known as the Memorandum of Procedure is followed. Under this process, the Union Minister of Law and Justice seeks a recommendation from the outgoing CJI, who typically nominates the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court. This recommendation is then forwarded to the Prime Minister, who advises the President to finalize the appointment by signing the warrant of office. Therefore, the President holds the formal power of appointment, typically acting on the advice of the executive and the recommendation of the judiciary.

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