President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Dr. Justice Dhananjaya Yashwant Chandrachud as the ______ Chief Justice of India.

50th

The correct answer is Option 1 - 50th

President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Dr. Justice Dhananjaya Yashwant Chandrachud as the 50th Chief Justice of India.

The Chief Justice of India (CJI) holds the highest judicial position in the country and plays a crucial role in the Indian judiciary.
The CJI is the administrative head of the Indian judiciary, overseeing the functioning of the entire judicial system, including the Supreme Court and the High Courts.
The CJI performs various constitutional duties, including presiding over important constitutional benches of the Supreme Court, interpreting the Constitution, and safeguarding the fundamental rights and principles enshrined in it.
The CJI plays a significant role in the appointment and transfer of judges to the Supreme Court and the High Courts. The CJI is a key member of the Collegium system, which recommends candidates for appointment and transfer of judges.