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Indian Polity UPPSC 2003 GS-I
Question

Acting Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in India is appointed by the:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: President

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “President”.
Appointment of acting Chief Justice is to be made by the President under Article 126 of the Constitution.

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  1. A) Corporation Tax
  2. B) Tax on income other than on agricultural income
  3. C) Tax on railway faires and freights
  4. D) Custom Duty
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  2. B) Constitution (93th Amendment) Act, 2005
  3. C) Constitution (86th Amendment) Act, 2002
  4. D) Constitution (71th Amendment) Act, 1992
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  2. B) Council of State
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  2. B) Ireland
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  2. B) 2006
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Reason (R): Article 32 provides effective remedy against the violation of Fundamental Rights.

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Codes:
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1. They are a guarantee against state action
2. They are enumerated in Part II of the Constitution
3. They ensure social, economic and political justice
4. They are unlike bill of Rights in the U.S.A.

Now, select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:
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Codes:
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