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The Chief Justice of High Courts appointed by the

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

Answer options

  1. Prime Minister
  2. President
  3. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
  4. Cabinet

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: President

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B. President šŸ“š Explanation: According to the Indian Constitution, the Chief Justice and other judges of the 'High Courts' are appointed by the 'President of India'. This is done after consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the state. The appointment process ensures that the judiciary remains independent of the state executive. This role is a vital constitutional duty of the President to maintain the integrity of the law.