GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN POLITICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who among the following is a legal advisor of the State Government as provided by the Constitution?
A
Public Prosecutor
B
Solicitor General
C
Advocate General
D
Attorney General
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Article 165 of the Indian Constitution defines that the legal adviser to a State Government is known as the Advocate General, regarded as the highest law officer in the state.

Detailed explanation-2: -As a chief legal advisor to the government of India, he advises the union government on all legal matters.He must have either completed 5 years in the High Court of any Indian state as a judge or 10 years in the High Court as an advocate. The Comptroller and Auditor – General of India is appointed by the President.

Detailed explanation-3: -1. The Governor of each State shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of a High Court to be Advocate General for the State.

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