Attorney General of India:
- AHe gives advice to the President on legal matters
- BIs not entitled of audience except the Supreme Court
- CCannot participate in the proceedings in the House of Parliament
- DIs a whole time counsel for the government
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Correct answer: (a) He gives advice to the President on legal matters
Explanation
The Attorney-General of India is the highest law officer of the country and the chief legal adviser to the Government of India. Under Article 76(3), the Attorney-General has the right to be heard in all courts within the territory of India in the discharge of his duties. According to Article 88, every Minister and the Attorney-General has the right to speak in either House, in a joint sitting of the Houses, and in any Parliamentary Committee of which he may be named a member, and to otherwise take part in the proceedings; however, he is not entitled to vote by virtue of this Article. The Attorney-General is not considered a “full-time government servant.” Subject to permission, he may also practise privately as an advocate.