Among the following, the persons or positions not appointed by the President of India are:
- State's Chief Minister : The Chief Minister of a state is appointed by the Governor of that state, not by the President of India
- Vice President of India : The Vice President is elected by an electoral college consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament, not appointed by the President
Positions appointed by the President of India include:
- Judges of the High Court and Supreme Court, including the Chief Justice of India
- Governors of states
- The Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (on advice of the Prime Minister)
Thus, if the options include the State's Chief Minister or the Vice President, these are not appointed by the President of India, whereas Governors, Chief Justices, and judges are appointed by the President.
