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Evaluate the following statements about the qualifications for Advocate General:

  1. He/She must have served as a judicial officer for at least 10 years.

  2. He/She must be a citizen of India.

  3. He/She must have been an advocate of a High Court for at least 10 years.

  4. He/She must possess a law degree from a recognized Indian university.

How many of the above statements are directly stated as qualifications in the provided note?

AOnly two

BOnly three

COnly four

DNone

Answer:

B. Only three

Read Explanation:

Qualifications for the Office of Advocate General

  • Article 165 of the Indian Constitution outlines the qualifications required for the Advocate General of a State.

  • Citizenship: The candidate must be a citizen of India. This is a fundamental requirement for holding such a high constitutional office.

  • Judicial or Legal Experience: The candidate must meet at least one of the following criteria:

    • Have held a judicial office for at least ten years.

    • Have been an advocate of a High Court (or two or more such Courts in succession) for at least ten years.

  • Note on Law Degree: While possessing a law degree is a practical necessity for anyone aspiring to be a lawyer or hold a legal office, the Constitution does not explicitly state that a law degree from a recognized university is a direct qualification for the Advocate General in the same way as the experience criteria. The emphasis is on proven experience in the legal field.

  • Comparison with Attorney General: The qualifications for the Advocate General of a State are similar to those for the Attorney General of India (Article 76), with the latter being qualified to be appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court.

  • Appointment: The Advocate General is appointed by the Governor of the respective state.

  • Role: The Advocate General is the chief legal advisor to the State Government and performs functions as may be assigned to him by the Governor or provided for in the Constitution or any law made by the Legislature of the State.

Related Questions:

Which of the following activities are placed under limitations for the Attorney General?
i. Accepting an appointment as a director in any private company or corporation without the Government of India's permission.
ii. Advising or holding a brief in a case where he/she is already expected to appear for the Government of India.
iii. Representing the Government of India in a reference made by the President to the Supreme Court under Article 143.

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the Inter-State Council and Zonal Councils.

  1. The Inter-State Council was established under Article 263 of the Constitution based on the recommendations of the Sarkaria Commission.

  2. The Zonal Councils are constitutional bodies established under Article 263 to promote cooperation between states and the Centre.

  3. The North-Eastern Council was created under the States Reorganisation Act of 1956.

Which of the following statements about the composition of the Finance Commission are correct?

  1. The Chairman of the Finance Commission must have experience in public affairs.

  2. One member must be qualified to be a High Court judge.

  3. The President determines the tenure of Finance Commission members.

  4. All members must have specialized knowledge of economics.

Which of the following statements are true about the scope of the Attorney General's functions?
(i) The Attorney General's primary role is to advise the Government of India on legal matters referred by the President.
(ii) The Attorney General is prohibited from holding a brief against the Government of India.
(iii) The Attorney General must not advise any ministry or department of the Government unless the reference is channeled through the Ministry of Law and Justice.

With reference to the North-Eastern Council, consider the following statements:

  1. It was created to address the unique developmental needs of North-Eastern states.

  2. It includes only seven states, excluding Sikkim.

  3. The council operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?