Which of the following statements with regard to the constitution of Finance Commission is/are correct?

1. The Government of India has recently constituted the Sixteenth Finance Commission under the Chairmanship of Dr. Arvind Panagariya.

2. Finance Commission is constituted in pursuance to Article 263 of the Constitution of India.

Select the answer using the code given below :

Who among the following is the Chairman of the Committee constituted by the Government of India to examine the issue of holding simultaneous elections in the country and to make recommendations thereon?

Consider the following statements about Attorney-General in India:

1. She/he is the first law officer of the Government of India

2. She/he has a right to speak in any House of Parliament without any right to vote

3. She/he is appointed by the President of India

4. She/he is a whole-time counsel for the Government in the court of law

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?