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?

The correct option is Both statements 1 and 2.

Let us analyze both statements step-by-step based on the Constitution of India and relevant legal provisions:

1. Statement 1: "The Attorney General of India is appointed by the President of India."
According to Article 76(1) of the Constitution of India, the Attorney General for India is appointed by the President. The person appointed must be qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court. Therefore, Statement 1 is correct.

2. Statement 2: "The security deposit for contesting the Vice-President election is ₹15,000."
According to the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952 (amended in 1997), a candidate contesting for the office of the Vice-President of India is required to deposit a security amount of ₹15,000 with the Reserve Bank of India. Therefore, Statement 2 is also correct.

Since both statements 1 and 2 are factual and correct, the correct choice is Both statements 1 and 2.