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    Question

    How are Judges of the Supreme Court appointed and what

    is their term of office as per the Constitution?
    A Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal, after consultation with the Prime Minister and the Chief Justice of India, and they hold office until the age of seventy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the Chief Justice of India with the President's approval and hold office for a fixed term of ten years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President after consulting the Chief Justice of India and other Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, and they hold office until they attain the age of sixty-five years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President with the advice of the Council of Ministers and serve for life, without a specified retirement age Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President after consulting the Chief Justice of India and other Judges of the Supreme Court, and they hold office until they attain the age of sixty-seven years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

     Article 124  Establishment and constitution of Supreme Court: (2) Every Judge of the Supreme Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal after consultation with such of the Judges of the Supreme Court and of the High Courts in the States as the President may deem necessary for the purpose and shall hold office until he attains the age of sixty-five years.

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