Which of the following statement is correct about the judges of the Supreme court 1) The judges of the Supreme court are appointed by the president of India. 2) In order to be appointed as a judge of the Supreme court, he/she should have served as a judge of High court for at least five years.?

Option 1 : Only 1

        The correct option is 1 i.e, only 1.

• The Supreme Court was established on 26th January 1950.
• The maximum strength of the Supreme Court is 34.
• The judges of the Supreme is appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal.
• To be appointed as judge of the Supreme court, he/she should  ​
  • has been for at least five years a Judge of a High Court or of two or more such Courts in
    succession or
  • has been for at least ten years an advocate of a High Court or of two or more such Courts in
    succession; or
  • has been in the opinion of the President, a distinguished jurist.