Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?

President of India

The correct answer is Option 3 - President of India

The Chief Justice of India is appointed by the President of India.

The President of India appoints the Chief Justice of India based on the recommendation of the outgoing CJI or the collegium system. The collegium system is a process where a group of senior judges of the Supreme Court, including the outgoing CJI, recommend the appointment of the next CJI to the President. This recommendation is typically based on factors such as seniority, merit, and suitability of the candidate.