Who among the following appoints the Chief Justice of India“?

Correct option is D

Correct option : (d) , President of India​

• The President of India appoints the Chief Justice of India (CJI).
  The appointment is made based on the recommendations of the collegium system, which consists of the senior-most judges of the Supreme Court, including the sitting Chief Justice.
• The President formally makes the appointment after the collegium's recommendation.
  

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• The Chief Justice of India is usually selected from the senior- most judges of the Supreme Court.
  
• The collegium (a group of senior judges) discuss and recommends the name to the President.
• The President of Indian formally appoints the Chief Justice.