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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 37

SSC CGL - 11 April 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q37

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Justice ______ was appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India with effect from 24th April 2021.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana.

  • Justice Nuthalapathy Venkata Raman was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India with effect from 24 April 2021.
  • The Chief Justice of India is appointed by the President after consultation with the Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts.
  • So far, a total of 49 judges (including the current Chief Justice) have served as Chief Justices.
  • Justice Shri HJ Kania was the first Chief Justice of India.