Correct option is B
The correct statements under option
(b) are:
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B: The
Attorney General of India is appointed by the
President under
Article 76 of the Constitution. The Attorney General is the chief legal advisor to the government.
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C: The
Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is also appointed by the
President, as per
Article 316 of the Constitution.
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D: The
Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the
President under
Article 124 of the Constitution. The appointment is made in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and other judges of the Supreme Court as necessary.
The following statements are incorrect:
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A: The
Governor of a state is appointed by the
President, not the Prime Minister, under
Article 155 of the Constitution.
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E: The
Judges of the High Court are also appointed by the
President, not by the Governor, under
Article 217. The appointment is made after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the state, and the Chief Justice of the respective High Court.
Information Booster:
1. The
Governor is the constitutional head of a state and is appointed by the
President of India, usually based on the advice of the central government.
2. The
Attorney General of India holds office at the pleasure of the President and provides legal advice to the government.
3. The
Chairman of UPSC oversees the recruitment of civil servants in India and is appointed by the President.
4.
Supreme Court judges are appointed by the President, based on recommendations made through the
collegium system, which involves senior judges.
5.
High Court judges are appointed similarly, by the President, following consultations with relevant judicial authorities.