Which one of the following statements about the Solicitor General of India (SGI) is <strong>NOT</strong> correct?
- A. The SGI is the Government's chief legal advisor. ✓
- B. The SGI is the secondary law officer of the country.
- C. The post of the SGI is a constitutional post.
- D. The SGI is appointed by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
Correct Answer: A. The SGI is the Government's chief legal advisor.
Explanation
The Attorney General is the chief legal advisor and holds a constitutional post (Article 76). The Solicitor General is the secondary law officer and holds a statutory post, making both options A and C factually incorrect. Note: This question was dropped by UPSC.
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