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Judges of Supreme Court retire at the age of

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 60 years
  2. 62 years
  3. 65 years
  4. 70 years

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 65 years

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C. 65 years šŸ“š Explanation: According to the Constitution of India, a judge of the Supreme Court holds office until they reach the age of 65 years. In contrast, the retirement age for High Court judges is 62 years. This age limit ensures that the highest judiciary remains experienced. A judge can also resign earlier or be removed through a formal process of impeachment.