Correct Answer - Option 2 : The Advocate - General
The correct answer is Advocate General.
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The Governor of each State shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of a High Court to be the Advocate General for the State.
- The authority and function of the Advocate General are also specified in the Constitution of India under Article 165 and 177.
The duties of Advocate General for the State include:
- to give advice to the government of the state upon legal matters.
- to perform duties of other legal charter assigned to him by the governor.
- discharge the functions conferred to him under the constitution.
Some important Articles:
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Statement
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Article163
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Article 163- States about the Council of Ministers to aid and advise Governor.
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Article164
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Article 164- States about the other provisions as to ministers of the state legislature.
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Article165
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Article 165- States about the Advocate General for the state.
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Article166
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Article 166- States about the Conduct of business of the government of the state.
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Article167
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Article 167- States about the Duties of the chief minister as respects the furnishing of information to governor.
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Article168
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Article 168- States about the Constitution of the legislature of the state.
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