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 staffs 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?
A1 and 3 only
B3 and 4 only
C4 only
D1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 1 and 3 only
UPSC CSE Prelims 2012 (GS-I, Set A), Q.60. Answer key: A (coaching consensus; UPSC did not publish an official 2012 AK separately on upsc.gov.in).
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