Who has the power to appoint the acting Chief Justice of India?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (B) President

Explanation:
• Under Article 126 of the Indian Constitution, the President has the power to appoint an Acting Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
• This occurs when the office of the Chief Justice is vacant, or the CJI is temporarily absent or unable to perform their duties.

Information Booster:
• The President generally appoints the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court to this role until a permanent CJI is appointed or the incumbent returns.

Additional Knowledge:
• Senior most Judge of the Supreme Court (Option C): Often appointed to the post, but the constitutional *power* to make the appointment rests exclusively with the President.