Q138 / 270 · NDA 2018 (Phase 2) · General Ability

Every Judge of the Supreme Court of India is appointed by

A
the Supreme Court Collegium
B
the Cabinet
Correct answer
C
the President of India
D
the Lok Sabha

Solution

The judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by a collegium headed by the Chief Justice of India and the 4 senior-most puisne judges of the Supreme Court. After their recommendations are made, the President appoints them officially.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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