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

📆 October 7, 2024

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 (Art.-76) has provided for the office of Attorney General for India. He is the highest law officer in the Country. He is appointed by the President and holds office during the pleasure of the President. It means that he has no security of tenure and can be removed by the President at any time.

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 (Art.-76) has provided for the office of Attorney General for India. He is the highest law officer in the Country. He is appointed by the President and holds office during the pleasure of the President. It means that he has no security of tenure and can be removed by the President at any time.

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 (Art.-76) has provided for the office of Attorney General for India. He is the highest law officer in the Country. He is appointed by the President and holds office during the pleasure of the President. It means that he has no security of tenure and can be removed by the President at any time.

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 Attorney General (AG) of India is a part of the Union Executive. It is the highest law officer in the country. Article-76 of the constitution provided for the office of AG of India.

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 Attorney General (AG) of India is a part of the Union Executive. It is the highest law officer in the country. Article-76 of the constitution provided for the office of AG of India.

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 Attorney General (AG) of India is a part of the Union Executive. It is the highest law officer in the country. Article-76 of the constitution provided for the office of AG of India.

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:Article 76 of the Indian Constitution defines the constitutional position of attorney-general of India. The Attorney General is the top law officer of the government who represents the government in the court.
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