Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The current maximum strength of judges in the Supreme Court of India is 33.
2.Article 124 of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment of Supreme Court judges.
3.A person must be at least 50 years old to be eligible for appointment as a Supreme Court judge.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanations –
Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect. The Supreme Court of India is the highest court in the country. The maximum possible strength is 34, including the Chief Justice of India. The Constitution does not prescribe a minimum age for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court.
Statement 2 is correct. Article 124 outlines the process for appointing judges to the Supreme Court, including consultation with the Chief Justice of India and other judges as deemed necessary by the President.
Source: The Hindu
