Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Attorney General (AG) of India:
1.The Attorney General must be qualified to be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court of India.
2.The Constitution of India specifies the tenure and removal procedure for the Attorney General.
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:

Explanation:

  • As per Article 76, the AG must be qualified to be a judge of the Supreme Court. This includes being a citizen of India and having served either as a High Court judge for 5 years, advocate for 10 years, or being an eminent jurist in the opinion of the President.
  • The Constitution does not specify the tenure or removal procedure for the AG. He holds office during the pleasure of the President, and may be removed at any time.

Source: Laxmikant (Polity)

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