Indian Polity PYQ 142 of 375 · Attorney General & CAG

Who advises the Government of India on legal matters?

  1. AAttorney General
  2. BChief Justice of the Supreme Court
  3. CChairman, Law Commission
  4. DNone of them

49th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2000

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Correct answer: (a) Attorney General

Explanation

Under Article 76 of the Indian Constitution, the President appoints the Attorney-General to advise the Government of India on legal matters. A person qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court can be appointed as the Attorney-General. He is the first law officer of the Government of India and holds office during the pleasure of the President.

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