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Q220. What is the provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Supreme Court of India? 1. While appointing the Supreme Court Judges, the President of India has to consult the Chief Justice of India. 2. The Supreme Court Judges can be removed by the Chief Justice of India only. 3. The salaries of the Judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India to which the legislature does not have to vote. 4. All appointments of officers and staff of the Supreme Court of India are made by the Government only after consulting the Chief Justice of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What is the provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Supreme Court of India?

  1. While appointing the Supreme Court Judges, the President of India has to consult the Chief Justice of India.
  2. The Supreme Court Judges can be removed by the Chief Justice of India only.
  3. The salaries of the Judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India to which the legislature does not have to vote.
  4. All appointments of officers and staff of the Supreme Court of India are made by the Government only after consulting the Chief Justice of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1 and 3 only

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Statement 1 is correct: Article 124(2) mandates consultation with the Chief Justice of India for appointing judges to the Supreme Court. Statement 2 is incorrect: A Supreme Court Judge can only be removed by an order of the President following an address passed by both Houses of Parliament with a special majority. Statement 3 is correct: Under Article 125 and Article 146(3), salaries, allowances, and administrative expenses are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India and are non-votable by Parliament. Statement 4 is incorrect: Under Article 146(1), appointments of officers and servants of the Supreme Court are made directly by the Chief Justice of India or by another judge/officer directed by him, without requiring Government appointment.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2012 (Q220)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Judiciary
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — (a) 1 and 3 only

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2012 GS Paper I Question 220 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2012 Polity (Judiciary) question is Option (A): "(a) 1 and 3 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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