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Indian Polity • JudiciaryEasy

What is the original strength of the Supreme Court of India as prescribed by the original Constitution in 1950 (excluding the Chief Justice)?

A. 6
B. 7✓ Correct Answer
C. 10
D. 15

💡 Solution & Explanation

The original Constitution of India enacted in 1950 prescribed a Supreme Court strength of one Chief Justice and seven other judges, bringing the total to eight. Parliament holds the sole constitutional authority under Article 124 to increase this number as litigation volume grows. Judicial organization and constitutional articles concerning the Supreme Court are high-yield areas for Indian polity.

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