Which of the following posts is a constitutional post under Article 76 of the constitution of:

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  1. Solicitor General of India
  2. Additional Standing Counsels
  3. Additional Solicitor General
  4. Attorney - General of India

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Option 4 : Attorney - General of India
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The correct answer is the Attorney-General of India.

Key Points

  • Article 76 of the Constitution of India deals with the Attorney General of India.
  • He is appointed by the President on the advice of the Government.
  • The President of India appoints a person who is qualified for the post of Supreme Court Judge.
  • He is the highest law officer in India.
  • He is the chief legal advisor of the Government of India.

Additional Information

  • The Additional standing counsel is a lawyer who is appointed for representing a client.
  • Additional Solicitor General of India abbreviated as ASG is a law officer of India and is the third-ranking lawyer of the Government of India.
  • Solicitor General is the second-highest-ranking law officer of the government after the Attorney General.​

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