Political Science · Political Institutions in India
UGC NET January 2026 Political Science
Arrange the following Chief Justices of India in ascending order as per their tenure. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. V.N. Khare
- 2. B.N. Kirpal
- 3. M.H. Kania
- 4. L.M. Sharma
- 5. A.M. Ahmadi
A1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B3, 4, 5, 1, 2
C2, 3, 4, 1, 5
D3, 4, 5, 2, 1 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 3, 4, 5, 2, 1 — By tenure the ascending order is M.H. Kania, L.M. Sharma, A.M. Ahmadi, B.N. Kirpal and V.N. Khare.
Explanation
★By tenure the ascending order is M.H. Kania, L.M. Sharma, A.M. Ahmadi, B.N. Kirpal and V.N. Khare.
★M.H. Kania served as the 23rd Chief Justice of India from 1991 to 1992.
★L.M. Sharma served as the 24th Chief Justice from 1992 to 1993.
★A.M. Ahmadi served as the 26th Chief Justice from 1994 to 1997.
★B.N. Kirpal served as the 31st Chief Justice in 2002.
★V.N. Khare served as the 33rd Chief Justice from 2002 to 2004.
★For NET, remember the Chief Justices of India are appointed under Article 124 and hold office until the age of 65.
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