The Attorney-General and the C.A.G. (Indian Polity and Governance) Part-I

Total Questions: 30

1. Who advises the Government of India on legal matters? [49th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2000]

Correct Answer: (a) Attorney General
Solution:According to Article 76 of the Indian Constitution, it shall be the duty of the Attorney General to advise the Government of India upon legal matters, and to perform such other duties of legal character. The Attorney General is the first law officer of the Government of India. The President shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court to be the Attorney General of India.

2. Who among the following holds his/her office during the pleasure of the President? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (d) Attorney General of India
Solution:According to Article 76 of the Indian Constitution, it shall be the duty of the Attorney General to advise the Government of India upon legal matters, and to perform such other duties of legal character. The Attorney General is the first law officer of the Government of India. The President shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court to be the Attorney General of India.

3. How is the Attorney General of India appointed? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (b) By the President
Solution:According to Article 76 of the Indian Constitution, it shall be the duty of the Attorney General to advise the Government of India upon legal matters, and to perform such other duties of legal character. The Attorney General is the first law officer of the Government of India. The President shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court to be the Attorney General of India.

4. The Attorney General of India is appointed by- [B.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (b) the President of India
Solution:
  • The Constitution of India has established the office of the Attorney General of India (AGI) as the highest law officer in the country.
    ∗ Since it is established directly under the provisions of the                         Constitution, it is a Constitutional Body.
  • The Attorney General of India is the Chief Legal Advisor to the Union Government and advises it on all legal matters.
  • The Attorney General is also the primary lawyer of the Central government and is i\ts legal representative in the Supreme Court of India and High Courts.
  • The Attorney General of India (AGI) is a part of the Union Executive.
    ∗ The Union Executive consists of:
  • The President,
  • The Vice-President,
  • The Prime Minister,
  • The Council of Ministers (CoM), and
  • The Attorney General of India (AGI).

It is to be noted that the Attorney General of India (AGI) is not a member of the Central Cabinet. There is a separate Law Minister to look after legal matters at the government level.

5. Who amongst the following is considered to be the first law officer of the Govt. of India? [U.P. U.D.A.AD.A. (Spl) (Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (c) Attorney-General
Solution:
  • The Constitution of India has established the office of the Attorney General of India (AGI) as the highest law officer in the country.
    ∗ Since it is established directly under the provisions of the                         Constitution, it is a Constitutional Body.
  • The Attorney General of India is the Chief Legal Advisor to the Union Government and advises it on all legal matters.
  • The Attorney General is also the primary lawyer of the Central government and is i\ts legal representative in the Supreme Court of India and High Courts.
  • The Attorney General of India (AGI) is a part of the Union Executive.
    ∗ The Union Executive consists of:
  • The President,
  • The Vice-President,
  • The Prime Minister,
  • The Council of Ministers (CoM), and
  • The Attorney General of India (AGI).

It is to be noted that the Attorney General of India (AGI) is not a member of the Central Cabinet. There is a separate Law Minister to look after legal matters at the government level.

6. Who is known as the first law officer in India? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

Correct Answer: (c) Attorney General of India
Solution:
  • The Constitution of India has established the office of the Attorney General of India (AGI) as the highest law officer in the country.
    ∗ Since it is established directly under the provisions of the                         Constitution, it is a Constitutional Body.
  • The Attorney General of India is the Chief Legal Advisor to the Union Government and advises it on all legal matters.
  • The Attorney General is also the primary lawyer of the Central government and is i\ts legal representative in the Supreme Court of India and High Courts.
  • The Attorney General of India (AGI) is a part of the Union Executive.
    ∗ The Union Executive consists of:
  • The President,
  • The Vice-President,
  • The Prime Minister,
  • The Council of Ministers (CoM), and
  • The Attorney General of India (AGI).

It is to be noted that the Attorney General of India (AGI) is not a member of the Central Cabinet. There is a separate Law Minister to look after legal matters at the government level.

7. The chief legal advisor to government of India is: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1995]

Correct Answer: (d) Attorney General of India
Solution:
  • The Constitution of India has established the office of the Attorney General of India (AGI) as the highest law officer in the country.
    ∗ Since it is established directly under the provisions of the                         Constitution, it is a Constitutional Body.
  • The Attorney General of India is the Chief Legal Advisor to the Union Government and advises it on all legal matters.
  • The Attorney General is also the primary lawyer of the Central government and is i\ts legal representative in the Supreme Court of India and High Courts.
  • The Attorney General of India (AGI) is a part of the Union Executive.
    ∗ The Union Executive consists of:
  • The President,
  • The Vice-President,
  • The Prime Minister,
  • The Council of Ministers (CoM), and
  • The Attorney General of India (AGI).

It is to be noted that the Attorney General of India (AGI) is not a member of the Central Cabinet. There is a separate Law Minister to look after legal matters at the government level.

8. The Attorney General of India is a legal advisor to- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]

Correct Answer: (d) Government of India
Solution:
  • The Constitution of India has established the office of the Attorney General of India (AGI) as the highest law officer in the country.
    ∗ Since it is established directly under the provisions of the                         Constitution, it is a Constitutional Body.
  • The Attorney General of India is the Chief Legal Advisor to the Union Government and advises it on all legal matters.
  • The Attorney General is also the primary lawyer of the Central government and is i\ts legal representative in the Supreme Court of India and High Courts.
  • The Attorney General of India (AGI) is a part of the Union Executive.
    ∗ The Union Executive consists of:
  • The President,
  • The Vice-President,
  • The Prime Minister,
  • The Council of Ministers (CoM), and
  • The Attorney General of India (AGI).

It is to be noted that the Attorney General of India (AGI) is not a member of the Central Cabinet. There is a separate Law Minister to look after legal matters at the government level.

9. Who among the following shall have the right of audience in all courts in the territory of India in the performance of his duties? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (b) Attorney General
Solution:
  • The Constitution of India has established the office of the Attorney General of India (AGI) as the highest law officer in the country.
    ∗ Since it is established directly under the provisions of the                         Constitution, it is a Constitutional Body.
  • The Attorney General of India is the Chief Legal Advisor to the Union Government and advises it on all legal matters.
  • The Attorney General is also the primary lawyer of the Central government and is i\ts legal representative in the Supreme Court of India and High Courts.
  • The Attorney General of India (AGI) is a part of the Union Executive.
    ∗ The Union Executive consists of:
  • The President,
  • The Vice-President,
  • The Prime Minister,
  • The Council of Ministers (CoM), and
  • The Attorney General of India (AGI).

It is to be noted that the Attorney General of India (AGI) is not a member of the Central Cabinet. There is a separate Law Minister to look after legal matters at the government level.

10. Who is the government's chief legal advisor and its primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (d) None of the above
Solution:
  • The Constitution of India has established the office of the Attorney General of India (AGI) as the highest law officer in the country.
    ∗ Since it is established directly under the provisions of the                         Constitution, it is a Constitutional Body.
  • The Attorney General of India is the Chief Legal Advisor to the Union Government and advises it on all legal matters.
  • The Attorney General is also the primary lawyer of the Central government and is i\ts legal representative in the Supreme Court of India and High Courts.
  • The Attorney General of India (AGI) is a part of the Union Executive.
    ∗ The Union Executive consists of:
  • The President,
  • The Vice-President,
  • The Prime Minister,
  • The Council of Ministers (CoM), and
  • The Attorney General of India (AGI).

It is to be noted that the Attorney General of India (AGI) is not a member of the Central Cabinet. There is a separate Law Minister to look after legal matters at the government level.