Which of these appointments is made by the President of India?
Question and options
Which of these appointments is made by the President of India?
A Judge of a High Court
The Chief Minister of a State
The Advocate-General of a State
The Chairman of a State Public Service Commission
Answer and explanation
Under Article 217(1) the President appoints every High Court Judge. The Governor appoints the Chief Minister (Article 164), the Advocate-General (Article 165) and the Chairman and members of a State Public Service Commission (Article 316), although only the President can remove a member of that Commission.
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