Q1. Who appoints the Attorney General of India?
- Prime Minister of India
- Chief Justice of India
- President of India
- Parliament of India
Correct Option: 3. President of India.
Explanation: As per Article 76 of the Constitution, the President of India appoints the Attorney General. However, this appointment is usually made based on the advice of the Council of Ministers, particularly the Law Minister.
Q2. Which of the following qualifications is not required to become the Attorney General of India?
- Must be a citizen of India
- Must be a sitting judge of the Supreme Court
- Must be an advocate in a High Court for at least 10 years
- Can be an eminent jurist in the opinion of the President
Correct Option: 2. Must be a sitting judge of the Supreme Court.
Explanation: To be appointed as Attorney General, one must be qualified to be a judge of the Supreme Court, but need not be a sitting judge. The options include being a High Court judge for 5 years, an advocate in a High Court for 10 years, or an eminent jurist as per the President’s opinion.
Q3. Which of the following statements is true regarding the tenure of the Attorney General of India?
- The Attorney General holds office during the pleasure of the President
- The term is fixed for 5 years by the Constitution
- The term is decided by the Parliament
- The Supreme Court decides the tenure
Correct Option: 1. The Attorney General holds office during the pleasure of the President.
Explanation: The Constitution does not specify any fixed term for the Attorney General. He/she holds office “during the pleasure of the President”, meaning the President can remove the AG at any time.
Q4. Which of the following is not a limitation placed on the Attorney General of India?
- Cannot appear against the Government of India
- Cannot vote in Parliament
- Cannot accept directorship in companies without permission
- Cannot take part in parliamentary discussions
Correct Option: 4. Cannot take part in parliamentary discussions.
Explanation: The Attorney General can participate in discussions in both Houses of Parliament and their committees but cannot vote. He enjoys this right under Article 88. Limitations like not appearing against the Government or taking directorships without permission do exist.
Q5. Which of the following offices is created by the Constitution of India?
- Attorney General of India
- Solicitor General of India
- Additional Solicitor General of India
- Advocate General of Union Territories
Correct Option: 1. Attorney General of India.
Explanation: Only the office of the Attorney General is mentioned in the Constitution (Article 76). The Solicitor General and Additional Solicitor General are statutory posts created by executive rules, not by the Constitution.