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    Question

    Judges of the High Court are appointed by the.

    A President Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Governor Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Chief Justice of India Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Chief Justice of the High Court Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Article 217(1) provides, “Every Judge of a High Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the State, and, in the case of appointment of a Judge other than the chief Justice, the chief Justice of the High court, and shall hold office, in the case of an additional or acting Judge, as provided in Article 224, and in any other case, until he attains the age of sixty two years.”

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