Multiple choice

Who was the first Chief Justice of India?

  1. B. K. Mukherjee

  2. Hira Lal Kania

  3. M. Patanjali Sastri

  4. Ajit Nath Ray
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Justice Hira Lal Kania served as the first Chief Justice of India from August 15, 1947 to November 6, 1951. He was appointed to this position upon India's independence when the Federal Court of India became the Supreme Court.

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