Q. Advocate General of the State is appointed for the period of:

[A] 5 years

[B] 6 years

[C] Decided by the President

[D] No fix tenure

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation: Advocate General of the State

  • The advocate general is appointed by the governor.
  • He must be a person who is qualified to be appointed a judge of a high court.
  • In other words, he must be a citizen of India and must have held a judicial office for ten years or been an advocate of a high court for ten years.
  • The term of office of the advocate general is not fixed by the Constitution.
  • Further, the Constitution does not contain the procedure and grounds for his removal.
  • He holds office during the pleasure of the governor.

Source: Laxmikanth

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