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The judges of the Supreme court take an oath or affirmation before entering upon office, conducted by --------.
A. Chief Justice of India
B. President or Vice-President
C. President or some person appointed by him
D. None of the above

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Hint : The supreme court is the highest court of india under the constitution. There is a maximum of 34 judges in the supreme court including the chief justice of India. The supreme court is regarded as the most powerful public institution in India. It is also considered as a protector of our constitution.

Complete answer :
The judges of the supreme court are appointed by the President. The oath and affirmation of the judges of the supreme court is conducted by the President or any other person appointed by the president for this purpose. The president usually appoints the chief justice of India to conduct oath of judges of the supreme court.

Option C- president or some person appointed by him ,is the correct answer.

Note : The Supreme court safeguards fundamental rights of citizens and settles disputes between various governments. The law declared by the Supreme court binds all courts within India and also by the state governments and the central government.
The present chief justice of India is Sharad Arvind Bobde.