Multiple choice

At the time of appointing the judges of the High Court, the

  1. President takes the advice of the Chief Minister

  2. President takes the advice of the Chief Justice

  3. President consults the Governor

  4. President takes the advice of the Prime Minister
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 217 of the Indian Constitution, the President appoints High Court judges after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the state, and the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court. Among the provided options, consulting the Governor is the standard constitutional requirement listed.

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