Who was the first Indian to be the Chief Justice of a High Court? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the first Indian to be the Chief Justice of a High Court?

A. Sir C. P. Ramaswami Iyer

B. Sir M. Patanjali Sastri

C. Sir B. K. Mukherjea

D. Sir H. J. Kania

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Sir C. P. Ramaswami Iyer was the first Indian Chief Justice of the Madras High Court in 1936.

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