OPSC OAS 2024 PrelimsPolityQuestion 3
Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2024 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
Consider the following statements about the Attorney General of India:
- He is appointed by the President and holds office during the pleasure of the President.
- He has the right to participate in proceedings of Parliament but without voting rights.
- He must have qualifications equivalent to that of a Supreme Court judge.
- His remuneration is fixed by the Parliament through a law under Article 148 of the constitution
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Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: (A) 1, 2 and 3 only
Summary
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Appointment | By President (Article 76) |
| Tenure | During pleasure of President |
| Qualifications | Same as Supreme Court Judge |
| Parliamentary Rights | Can participate but cannot vote |
| Remuneration | Determined by President (NOT Article 148) |
| Statement | Correctness | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Statement 1 | CORRECT | Article 76(1) states the Attorney General is appointed by the President and holds office during the pleasure of the President. No fixed tenure. |
| Statement 2 | CORRECT | Article 88 grants the Attorney General the right to speak and participate in proceedings of both Houses of Parliament and their committees, but without voting rights. |
| Statement 3 | CORRECT | Article 76(2) requires the Attorney General to have the same qualifications as a Judge of the Supreme Court (i.e., must be a distinguished jurist or have practiced as an advocate in High Court/Supreme Court for at least 10 years). |
| Statement 4 | INCORRECT | The Attorney General’s remuneration is NOT fixed by Parliament through Article 148. Article 148 deals with the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), not the Attorney General. The AG’s remuneration is determined by the President and is not statutorily fixed. |
