Which of the following is true of the Solicitor General of India?
- AThe holder is the highest law officer of India
- BThe post is not created by the Constitution
- CThe holder is appointed by the Chief Justice
- DThe post is created by Article 76
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Correct answer: (b) The post is not created by the Constitution
Explanation
The Attorney General (Article 76) is the highest law officer. The Solicitor General, the second, holds a statutory, not constitutional post and is appointed by the ACC for three years.