Q. Consider the following statement about Attorney-General of India:
1. Article 76 has provided for the office of the Attorney General for India.
2. The Attorney General is appointed by appointment committee.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

The Constitution (Article 76) has provided for the office of the Attorney General for India. He is the highest law officer in the country.  

  • The Attorney General (AG) is appointed by the president. He must be a person who is qualified to be appointed a judge of the Supreme Court. 
  • The AG is not a member of the Central cabinet. There is a separate law minister in the Central cabinet to look after legal matters at the government level. 

Source: Laxmikanth 

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