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The correct answer is: A. He appoints the Chief Justice of all High Courts.
The Chief Justice of India is appointed by the President of India in consultation with the Prime Minister and the Chief Justices of the High Courts. The CJI also has the power to transfer judges from one High Court to another.
The CJI administers the oath of office to the President of India. The CJI also has the power to remove judges from office on the ground of proved misbehavior or incapacity.
When both the office of the President and Vice President fall vacant simultaneously, the CJI discharges the duties of the President until a new President is elected.
The CJI can hold his office till he attains the age of 65 years.
The statement “He appoints the Chief Justice of all High Courts” is not correct because the CJI is appointed by the President of India in consultation with the Prime Minister and the Chief Justices of the High Courts.