With reference to the appointment of High Court Chief Justices in India, consider the following statements: 1. The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the Governor of the respective state. 2. The oath of office to the Chief Justice of a High Court is administered by the President of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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D) Neither 1 nor 2 — Under Article 217 of the Constitution, the Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the President of India, not the Governor. Conversely, under Article 219, the oath of office is administered by the Governor of the state, not the President.

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