Question

In which Article make provision for the appointment of a law officer, the Attorney General by President of India?
1. Article 66
2. Article 67
3. Article 76
4. Article 96

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Article 76

The correct answer is Article 76.

• Under Article 76 of the Constitution, the President of India appoints the Attorney General of India, who serves at the President's discretion.
• He must meet the qualifications for appointment as a Supreme Court Judge.
• The Attorney General for India is responsible for advising the Government of India on legal matters and performing such legal tasks as may be recommended or assigned to him by the President.
• In the course of his duties, he has the right of audience in all Indian courts, as well as the right to participate in Parliamentary sessions without the ability to vote. 
• The Attorney General is aided in his duties by a Solicitor General and four Additional Solicitors General.

• Article 66: Election of Vice-President.
• Article 67: Vice President's term of office The Vice President is elected for a five-year term beginning on the day he is sworn into office. 
• Article 96: While a resolution for his removal from office is being considered, the Speaker or the Deputy Speaker is not to preside.