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India's Senior-Most Law Officer: The Attorney General's Constitutional Status and Duties•medium•14 questions•~10 min
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Question 01
easy
Which article of the Constitution establishes the office of the Attorney General of India?
Question 02
easy
The Attorney General of India must possess qualifications equivalent to those required for appointment as a judge of which court?
Question 03
medium
Which of the following correctly describes the minimum experience required to be eligible for the post of Attorney General of India?
Question 04
medium
How does the Attorney General of India vacate office?
Question 05
medium
Consider the following statements about the remuneration and tenure of the Attorney General of India:
1. The Constitution prescribes a fixed salary for the Attorney General.
2. The term of the Attorney General is fixed at six years by the Constitution.
3. The remuneration of the Attorney General is determined by the President.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Question 06
medium
Under which article of the Constitution does the President refer legal questions to the Supreme Court for its opinion, in which the Attorney General represents the Government?
Question 07
medium
Which of the following rights does the Attorney General of India NOT possess in relation to Parliament?
Question 08
hard
Which of the following actions requires the prior permission of the Government of India before the Attorney General can undertake it?
Question 09
hard
Consider the following statements about the Attorney General of India:
1. The AG is a full-time government servant and cannot engage in private legal practice.
2. The AG is a member of the Union Cabinet.
3. The AG enjoys the privileges and immunities of a Member of Parliament.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Question 10
easy
Which of the following law officers of the Union government is directly created by the Constitution of India?
Question 11
easy
The Attorney General of India has the right of audience in:
Question 12
medium
What is the conventional practice regarding the Attorney General's continuation in office when a new government assumes power?
Question 13
hard
Which article of the Constitution governs the rights of the Attorney General with respect to the Houses of Parliament?
Question 14
medium
Which of the following is a correct distinction between the Attorney General of India and the Law Minister?
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