Read the statements below:

1. The Attorney General of India is appointed by the President of India.
2. The security deposit for contesting the Vice-President election is ₹15,000.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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Read the statements below:

1. The Attorney General of India is appointed by the President of India.
2. The security deposit for contesting the Vice-President election is ₹15,000.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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**Solution:**

1. The Attorney General of India is indeed appointed by the President of India under Article 76 of the Constitution. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

2. The security deposit for contesting the Vice-President election is ₹15,000 is incorrect. As per the Election Commission of India, the security deposit for Vice-President election is ₹15,000 (correct as per latest rules). However, this amount was earlier ₹5,000 and may vary, but the current official amount is ₹15,000.

Since statement 2 is correct as well, the correct answer should be both statements 1 and 2 are correct.

**Rechecking:**
- The Attorney General appointment by the President is correct.
- The security deposit for Vice-President election is ₹15,000 as per latest official notifications.

**Answer:** Both statements 1 and 2

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