Multiple choice

Who among the following appoints the Chief Justice and other judges of the High Court of a state?

  1. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

  2. The Governor of the concerned state

  3. The Prime Minister of India

  4. The President of India
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Explanation

Under Article 217 of the Constitution, the President appoints judges to High Courts. The appointment is made after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court, and the Governor of the state. The Governor does NOT have independent appointment power - they only participate in the consultation process.

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