OPSC OAS 2023 PrelimsPolityQuestion 10
Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2023 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
Which of the following statements are not correct in respect of the Advocate General in India?
(1) The Advocate General is the highest Law Officer of the State
(2) He is appointed by the Governor on the advice of Chief Justice of High Court
(3) He should be eligible to be appointed as the Judge of a High Court
(4) He/She should not be more than 65 years of age
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: (B) 2 and 4
The Advocate General (AG) is a constitutional position in India, established under Article 165 of the Indian Constitution.
- Chief Law Officer: The AG is the chief law officer of the state, responsible for advising the government on legal matters.
- The Advocate General is appointed by the Governor But appointment is on the advice of the Council of Ministers (Chief Minister) — NOT on advice of the Chief Justice of the High Court.
- Article 165 explicitly states that Advocate General must be a person qualified to be appointed as a Judge of a High Court.
- There is NO age limit prescribed for the Advocate General in the Constitution.
