Multiple choice general knowledge

Who is Government of India's Chief Legal Advisor & appointed by President?

  1. Solicitor General

  2. Attorney General

  3. Advocate General

  4. Additional Solicitor General
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Explanation

Article 76(1) of the Indian Constitution provides for the Attorney General of India, who is the Government of India's chief legal advisor. The Attorney General is appointed by the President under Article 76(1) and must be a person qualified to be appointed as a Supreme Court Judge. The Solicitor General and Additional Solicitor General are lower-ranking legal officers who assist the Attorney General. Advocate General is the equivalent position at the state level under Article 165.

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