Question

The Indian Constitution gives the _____ the right to appoint Attorney General of India.
1. Primer Minister
2. President
3. Chief Justice
4. Rajya Sabha

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : President

The correct answer is President.

• Under Article 76(1), The President of India appoints the Attorney General (AG) of India.
• Articles 76 and 78 deal with the Attorney General of India.
• The Attorney General of India is the highest law officer in the country.
• He helps the government in all legal matters.
• AG does not provide for fixed tenure as per the constitutions of India.
• He holds office during the pleasure of the president.
• He can be removed by the president at any time.
• There is no procedure or ground mentioned in the constitution for his removal.

• Eligibility criteria for Attorney General of India.
  • A person who is qualified to be appointed a judge of the Supreme Court.
  • He should be a citizen of India.
  • He should be a judge of the high court for five years or an advocate of some high court for ten years or should be an eminent jurist, in the opinion of the president.