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Medium · Article 217: tenure, qualifications and the age question for High Court Judges

Consider the following statements regarding a Judge of a High Court under the Constitution of India:

1. A Judge of a High Court holds office until attaining the age of sixty-two years.

2. A person who is, in the opinion of the President, a distinguished jurist is qualified for appointment as a Judge of a High Court.

3. If a question arises as to the age of a Judge of a High Court, it is decided by the President after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, and the President's decision is final.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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