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SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 77

SSC CPO Tier I - 12th March 2019 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q77

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The Collegium for the appointment of Judges of Supreme Court is headed by the ......... of India.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Chief Justice.

  • The Collegium System is a system under which appointments/elevation of judges/lawyers to Supreme Court and transfers of judges of High Courts and Apex Court are decided by a forum of the Chief Justice of India and the four senior-most judges of the Supreme Court.
  • It is headed by the Chief Justice of India.
  • The Collegium is comprised of the Chief Justice of India along with four other senior judges. This system is in practice since October 28, 1998.