Arrange the following Chief Justices of India in chronological order of holding their office:

Question

Arrange the following Chief Justices of India in chronological order of holding their office:

1. U.U. Lalit

2. D.Y. Chandrachud

3. Y.V. Chandrachud

4. Ranjan Gogoi

1. A. 1, 2, 4, 3
2. B. 3, 4, 1, 2 (Correct answer)
3. C. 2, 1, 4, 3
4. D. 3, 1, 4, 2

Correct Answer

Option B — 3, 4, 1, 2

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is 3, 4, 1, 2.

Key Points

• Chief Justices of India chronologically: Y.V. Chandrachud — 1978–1985 (3); Ranjan Gogoi — Oct 2018–Nov 2019 (4); U.U. Lalit — Aug–Nov 2022 (1); D.Y. Chandrachud — Nov 2022–Nov 2024 (2).
• Correct order: 3, 4, 1, 2.