With reference to the Advocate General of a State, consider the following statements: 1. The office of the Advocate General is created by the Constitution of India under Article 165. 2. He is the highest law officer in the State and corresponds to the Attorney General of India at the Union level. 3. The Advocate General is elected by the State Legislature for a term of five years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Article 165 of the Constitution provides for the office of the Advocate General.
He is the highest law officer in the state, analogous to the Attorney General of India.

The Advocate General is appointed by the Governor and not elected by the legislature, and there is no fixed term mentioned in the Constitution.

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