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Attorney General of India

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

The highest law officer under Article 76, advising the central government on legal matters and representing it in the Supreme Court. Appointed by the President, the AG must be qualified to be a Supreme Court judge. They hold office at the President’s pleasure and cannot be a member of Parliament but may participate in parliamentary proceedings without voting rights. The AG’s counsel is vital in drafting legislation, defending union policies, and clarifying constitutional ambiguities. Critics note potential conflicts between independence and loyalty to the government. Nonetheless, the office is integral to India’s legal framework, bridging the executive and judiciary at the national level.

Practice Questions

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian federal system?

किस संविधान संशोधन ने निर्वाचन प्रणाली में सुधार किया?

संविधान संशोधन के लिए मतदान कितनी बार किया जाता है?

Who among the following was the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

भारतीय संविधान में नागरिकों के मौलिक अधिकार किस दस्तावेज़ में वर्णित हैं?

Who is responsible for the selection of the judges of the Supreme Court?

Who is the first citizen of India?

लोकसभा का चुनाव किस प्रकार से होता है?

In India, the power to declare war and peace is vested in which of the following?

राष्ट्रपति के लिए योग्यता मानदंड किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?