Question

Select the option that shows the correct relationship between Statements I and II.

(I) Both the judiciary and the executive are involved in the appointment of Judges of the Supreme Court.

(II) Every Judge of the Supreme Court is appointed by the President of India in consultation with the Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, besides the Council of Ministers.

पर्याय

• (I) is true, but (II) is false.

• (I) is false, but (II) is true.

• Both (I) and (II) are true; (II) is the correct explanation of (I).

• Both (I) and (II) are false.

Answer 1

Both (I) and (II) are true; (II) is the correct explanation of (I).

Explanation:

Appointing Supreme Court judges involves both the Judiciary (the Collegium) and the Executive (the President). Statement II is also true and explains Statement I because it details Article 124(2), under which the President formally appoints judges only after consulting senior judges and receiving the binding advice of the Council of Ministers.