11. Which of the following is/are true regarding Attorney General of India?
1) Article 76 deals with the Attorney General of India.
2) Post of Solicitor General is not created by the Constitution.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
[toggle] Answer – C
Explanation:
Article 76 provides for the office of the Attorney General for India who is the highest law officer in the country.[/toggle]
12. Who among the following is the first Attorney General of India?
A. S.V. Gupte
B. Soli J. Sorabjee
C. M.C. Setalvad
D. M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar
[toggle] Answer – C
Explanation: M.C. Setalvad – 1950-1963.[/toggle]
13. Who is a non-member but can participate in the business of Parliament?
A. Attorney-General
B. Chief Justice of Supreme Court
C. Vice-President
D. Solicitor-General
[toggle] Answer – A
Explanation: Attorney General of India can participate in any proceedings of Loksabha / Rajyasabha / Joint Sitting / any parliamentary committee in which he is named as a member.[/toggle]
14. Who is the highest civil servant of the union government ?
A. Attorney General
B. Cabinet Secretary
C. Home Secretary
D. Principle secretary to the P.M
[toggle] Answer – B [/toggle]
15. The Attorney general of India is appointed by?
A.The president of india
B.The Prime Minister
C.The Chief justice of India
D.The UPSC
[toggle] Answer – A [/toggle]
16. Who advises the government of India on legal matters?
A. Attorney General
B. Chief justice of the supreme court
C. Chairman, law commission
D. None of these
[toggle] Answer – A [/toggle]
17. The Attorney General of India has the right to the audience in
A. Any Sessions Court
B. Any High Court
C. Any Court of law within the territory of India
D. Supreme Court
[toggle] Answer – C[/toggle]