Indian Polity PYQ 143 of 375 · Attorney General & CAG

The Attorney General of India is appointed by –

  1. ALaw Minister
  2. BPresident of India
  3. CSpeaker of the Lok Sabha
  4. DPrime Minister
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

64th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2018

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Correct answer: (b) President of India

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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