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Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1 and 2
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Standard Reference VerifiedStatement (i) is correct: Under Article 76(1), the Attorney General is appointed by the President. Statement (ii) is correct: A person qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court is eligible to be appointed as Attorney General. Statement (iii) is incorrect: The Attorney General has the right to speak and participate in parliamentary proceedings (Article 88), but is not required to be a member of either House. Statement (iv) is incorrect: The Attorney General holds office during the pleasure of the President and is not removed via parliamentary impeachment.
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