Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Advocate General of a State is appointed by the Governor and holds office during the pleasure of the President.
2.High Courts in India possess original and appellate jurisdiction, but they do not have advisory jurisdiction.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: The Advocate General is appointed by the Governor and holds office during the pleasure of the Governor (Article 165), not the President.
- Statement 2 is correct: Unlike the Supreme Court (Article 143), High Courts do not have advisory jurisdiction. They have original (Art 226, etc.) and appellate jurisdiction.
