Which one of the following statements regarding the Solicitor General of India is NOT correct ........

Indian Polity Statutory Bodies

Which one of the following statements regarding the Solicitor General of India is NOT correct?

It is a constitutional position under Article 76 of the Constitution of India.

He is appointed by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.

He assists the Attorney General of India.

It is a statutory position.

Solicitor General of India (SGI) is the second-highest law officer in the country after the Attorney General of India (AGI).
He is subordinate to the AGI and also advises the government in legal matters. o Solicitor General of India and Additional Solicitor General of India assists the AGI in fulfillment of the official responsibilities.

Appointment: Appointments Committee of the Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister appoints the SGI.

Period: He is appointed for a period of three years.
Office and duties: Solicitor General and Additional Solicitor Generals' office and duties are governed by Law Officers (Conditions of Service) Rules, 1987.
It is a statutory position, not constitutional.

Note: Article 76 of the Constitution provides for the office of the Attorney General of India. Hence option 1st is incorrect.