Consider the following statements: 1. The duties of the Attorney General of India are to give advice to the Government of India upon such legal matters, and to perform such other duties of a legal character, as may from time to time be referred to or assigned to him by the President of India 2. The Solicitor General of India is the secondary Law Officer of the country, who assists the Attorney General, and is himself assisted by several Additional Solicitor Generals of India Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Both 1 and 2.
· Statement 1 is correct: The Attorney General of India is appointed under Article 76 of the Constitution. His duties include giving advice to the Government of India on legal matters and performing other duties assigned by the President of India.
· Statement 2 is correct: The Solicitor General of India is the second-highest law officer in the country, assisting the Attorney General. The Solicitor General is also supported by several Additional Solicitors General.
Information Booster:
● Attorney General: Appointed under Article 76, the Attorney General advises the government and represents it in the Supreme Court.

● Solicitor General: Assists the Attorney General and is supported by Additional Solicitors General. This is not a constitutional post but is appointed to aid in legal matters.

● Article 88: Allows the Attorney General to attend and participate in Parliament but without voting rights.

● Tenure: Both the Attorney General and Solicitor General hold office at the pleasure of the President, meaning they can be removed without a fixed tenure.