OPSC OAS 2022 PrelimsPolityQuestion 9
Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2022 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
Which of the following statements are correct in respect of ‘Attorney General of India’?
(1) Attorney General of India is a part of Indian Judiciary
(2) Attorney General of India is appointed by President on the advice of Chief Justice of India
(3) The term of office of Attorney General of India is not fixed by the Constitution
(4) Attorney General of India has right to take part in the proceedings of both Houses of Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: (D) 3 and 4
Explaination
- The Attorney General of India is not a part of the Indian Judiciary. He is the highest law officer of the Government of India, belonging to the executive side. He is appointed under Art. 76 and advises the Government on legal matters. He is not a judge and does not form part of the judicial branch.
- The Attorney General is appointed by the President of India, but the appointment is made on the advice of the Council of Ministers, not the Chief Justice of India.
- The term of office of the Attorney General is not fixed by the Constitution. He holds office during the pleasure of the President, meaning he can be removed at any time. There is no fixed tenure prescribed under Art. 76 or anywhere else in the Constitution.
- Under Art. 88, the Attorney General of India has the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of both Houses of Parliament and their joint sittings and any committee of Parliament of which he may be named a member, though he does not have the right to vote.
