OPSC OAS 2021 PrelimsPolityQuestion 2
Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2021 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
Pick up wrong matching in respect of New Chief Justices of High Courts appointed recently :
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Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: (C) Justice Satish Chandra Sharma — Rajasthan
Chief Justice of High Court — appointment
| Article | Article 217 read with convention and Collegium practice |
|---|---|
| Convention | Chief Justice is always appointed from outside — a sitting judge of another High Court is transferred and elevated as Chief Justice |
| Purpose | Ensures independence from local bar and judiciary |
| Consulted by President | CJI + outgoing Chief Justice of that HC + Governor |
