Who among the following can attend the meetings of both Houses of Parliament while being not a member of either House ?

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Q: 2 (IES/2013)
Who among the following can attend the meetings of both Houses of Parliament while being not a member of either House ?

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Polity

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IES

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{'solicitor general': [1, 0, 0, 4], 'parliament': [15, 1, 3, 8], 'auditor general': [3, 0, 2, 7], 'meetings': [0, 0, 1, 6], 'attorney general': [1, 0, 0, 1], 'member': [22, 5, 20, 36], 'houses': [13, 3, 5, 21], 'vice president': [3, 0, 1, 2], 'house': [15, 3, 9, 18], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13]}

Option 1: Solicitor General of India

The Solicitor General of India is a law officer appointed by the President and is the second highest law officer in the country. While the Solicitor General advises the government on legal matters, they do not have the privilege to attend the meetings of both Houses of Parliament while not being a member of either House. Therefore, option 1 is incorrect.

Option 2: Vice President of India

The Vice President of India, who is also the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Upper House), has the authority to attend and preside over the meetings of both Houses of Parliament. Therefore, option 2 is incorrect.

Option 3: Comptroller and Auditor General of India

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) is an independent constitutional authority responsible for auditing the accounts of the government. While the CAG plays a significant role in overseeing the financial operations of the government, they do not possess the privilege to attend the meetings of both Houses of Parliament while not being a member of either House. Therefore, option 3 is incorrect.

Option 4: Attorney General of India

The Attorney General of India, who is the highest law officer in the country, possesses the authority to attend the meetings of both