Q. Consider the following statements:
1. The Constitution has prescribed a minimum age of 35 years for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court.
2. The appointments and promotion of judges to the Supreme Court of India are done by the Collegium System.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Exp) Option b is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Constitution has not prescribed a minimum age for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court.
Statement 2 is correct. Collegium System is a system under which appointments, transfers and promotions of judges and lawyers to the Supreme Court and the High Court takes place.
