Which of the following statements is NOT correct about the Attorney General of India?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. He/She is appointed by the Prime Minister of India.
- He/She is appointed by the Prime Minister of India statements is NOT correct about the Attorney General of India.
- The Attorney General of India is appointed by the President of India and not by the Prime Minister of India.
- According to the Article 76 of the Indian Constitution, the Attorney General is the highest law officer in the country.
- R. Venkataramani was appointed as the 16th Attorney General of India on October 1, 2022, replacing K. K. Venugopal.