Consider the following statements:
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The Solicitor General of India is appointed by the President of India.
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A person contesting for the post of President of India must submit a security deposit of ₹15,000.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Only statement 2
The second statement is correct. A candidate contesting for the President of India must submit a security deposit of ₹15,000 as per the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Election Rules. This deposit is forfeited if the candidate fails to secure a certain proportion of votes.
The first statement is incorrect. While the Solicitor General of India is a key law officer, they are appointed by the Government of India (the Union Cabinet), not directly by the President. The President formally appoints the Attorney General, but the Solicitor General serves under the Law Ministry’s recommendations. Hence, only statement 2 is correct.