Attorney General of India

Question 1

Under which Article is the Attorney General of India appointed?

Accepted Answer

Article 76 — The Attorney General of India is appointed under Article 76 of the Constitution.

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Article 75

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Article 77

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Article 78

Question 2

Who was the first Attorney General of India?

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M.C. Setalvad — M.C. Setalvad was the first Attorney General of India, serving from 1950 to 1963.

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C.K. Daphtary

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Niren De

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S.V. Gupte

Question 3

What is the qualification required to be the Attorney General of India?

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Qualified to be a Judge of the Supreme Court — The Attorney General of India must be qualified to be a Judge of the Supreme Court.

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Qualified to be a Judge of the High Court

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10 years as an advocate of the High Court

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5 years as a Judge of the High Court

Question 4

Can the Attorney General vote in Parliament?

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No — The Attorney General can speak and participate in proceedings of both Houses of Parliament but has no right to vote.

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Yes

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Only in the Lok Sabha

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Only in the Rajya Sabha

Question 5

What is the equivalent of the Attorney General at the State level?

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Advocate General — The Advocate General is the equivalent of the Attorney General at the State level, appointed under Article 165.

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Solicitor General

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Additional Solicitor General

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Public Prosecutor

Question 6

Who appoints the Advocate General of a State?

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The Governor of the State — The Advocate General of a State is appointed by the Governor of the State.

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The President

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The Chief Minister

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The Chief Justice of the High Court

Question 7

What is the tenure of the Attorney General of India?

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During the pleasure of the President — The Attorney General of India holds office during the pleasure of the President.

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Fixed term of 5 years

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Fixed term of 6 years

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During the pleasure of the Prime Minister

Question 8

Can the Attorney General defend accused persons in criminal prosecutions?

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Yes, with the permission of the Government — The Attorney General should not defend accused persons in criminal prosecutions without the permission of the Government.

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Yes, without any restrictions

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No, never

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No, only in certain cases

Question 9

Who is the second-highest law officer in India?

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Solicitor General — The Solicitor General is the second-highest law officer in India, assisting the Attorney General.

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Additional Solicitor General

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Advocate General

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Attorney General

Question 10

What is the nature of the Attorney General's appointment?

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Constitutional post — The Attorney General is a constitutional post, appointed under Article 76 of the Constitution.

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Statutory post

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Executive post

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Judicial post

Attorney General of India