Which one of the following statements with regard to the Attorney-Gene

Which one of the following statements with regard to the Attorney-General of India as per Article 76 of the Constitution of India is not correct?

The Attorney-General of India is appointed by the Chief Justice of India.
A person who is qualified to be appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of India is appointed as the Attorney-General of India.
In the performance of his/her duties, the Attorney-General shall have right of audience in all courts in the territory of India.
The Attorney-General shall hold office during the pleasure of the President of India.
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UPSC Geoscientist – 2023
The correct answer is ‘The Attorney-General of India is appointed by the Chief Justice of India.’
According to Article 76(1) of the Constitution of India, the Attorney-General for India is appointed by the President of India. The qualifications for the Attorney-General are that he/she must be a person who is qualified to be appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court.
Statements B, C, and D are correct provisions related to the Attorney-General as per Article 76. The Attorney-General holds office during the pleasure of the President (Article 76(4)) and has the right of audience in all courts within the territory of India (Article 76(3)). Statement A is incorrect as the appointment authority is the President, not the Chief Justice of India.
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