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Q5 (IAS/2000) Polity & Governance › Union Executive › Attorney General of India Answer Verified

Consider the following statements about the Attorney-General of India : I. He is appointed by the President of India. II. He must have the same qualifications as are required for a Judge of the Supreme Court. III. He must be a member of either House of Parliament. IV. He can be removed by impeachment by Parliament. Which of these statements are correct ?

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Explanation

The Attorney‑General is appointed by the President and must be qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court (citizenship and prescribed judicial/advocate experience or being an eminent jurist), so statements I and II are correct [1]. The Constitution grants the Attorney‑General the right to appear and speak in the Houses of Parliament but does not require him to be a member of either House, so statement III is incorrect [2]. The Attorney‑General holds office during the pleasure of the President and the Constitution does not provide for impeachment by Parliament as his removal mechanism, so statement IV is also incorrect [1]. Therefore only I and II are correct (option 1).

Sources

  1. [1] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 53: Attorney General of India > APPOINTMENT AND TERM > p. 450
  2. [2] Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 11: The Union Executive > 5. The Attorney-General for India > p. 232
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