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Attorney General of India
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Question 1
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With reference to the Attorney General of India, consider the following statements:
1. The Attorney General of India is the second highest law officer in the country after the Chief Justice of India.
2. The Attorney General of India has no role in the proceedings of the House of Parliament.
3. The Attorney General of India is not a member of the Central cabinet.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Explanation Statement 1 is incorrect: The Constitution (Article 76) has provided for the office of the Attorney General for India. He is the highest law officer in the country and the government's chief legal advisor. They also represent the Union Government in the Supreme Court of India.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The Attorney General of India (AG) has the right to participate in the proceedings of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. He can be a member of any Parliamentary committee. While the AG enjoys the same privileges and immunities as Members of Parliament, such as freedom of speech and protection against legal actions for statements made there, they do not possess the right to vote in any Parliamentary decisions. This distinction arises because the AG is not an elected member but serves in an advisory capacity as the chief legal officer of the government.
Statement 3 is correct: The Attorney General of India is not a member of the Union Cabinet but serves as the chief legal advisor to the government and represents it in legal matters.
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