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The President of India appoints the Chief Election Commissioner. Option "The Prime Minister" is incorrect because the Prime Minister has no role in appointing the Chief Election Commissioner. Option "The Chief Justice of India" is incorrect because while the Chief Justice plays an important role in judicial appointments, not in appointing the Chief Election Commissioner. Option "The Union Cabinet" is incorrect as the appointment is made by the President, not by the Cabinet.