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The Official legal advisor to a State Government is:

AAdvocate General

BAttorney General

CGovernor

DHigh Court

Answer:

A. Advocate General

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ADVOCATE GENERAL OF STATE.

  • The Advocate General is the first law officer of a State.
  • His office and functions are comparable to that of the Attorney General of India.
  • Appointed by the Governor and holds the office during his pleasure.
  • Submits resignation to Governor.
  • He has the right to attend and speak in the proceedings of either Houses of the State Legislature without any right to vote.
  • He has the right of audience in any Court in the State.
  • Article 165 - Each State shall have an Advocate General.
  • Article 177 - Right of Audience in State Legislature and its committees but no right to vote.
  • Article 194 - Rights, Privileges and Immunities of Advocate General of India which are available to State Legislature Members.

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What are the qualifications required for the appointment of the Advocate General of a State?

  1. Must be a citizen of India
  2. Must have held a judicial office for a period of ten years
  3. Must have been an advocate of a high court for ten years
  4. Must have prior experience in government service

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    2. By the same process as the Judge of the High Court removed.  
    3. By Passing the proposal in the Lok Sabha.  
    4. Only with the advice of the Finance Minister. 
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