Which statement about the Advocate General's appointment and removal is correct?
AThe Governor appoints the Advocate General, and the Chief Justice of the High Court can remove him.
BThe Advocate General is appointed by the Governor and holds office at the pleasure of the State Cabinet.
CThe Advocate General is appointed by the Governor and can be removed by the Governor at any time.
DThe President appoints the Advocate General on the advice of the Governor.
Related Questions:
Consider the following statements about the Advocate General:
(i) The Advocate General advises the state government on legal matters referred by the Governor.
(ii) The Advocate General must be a citizen of India and qualified to be a High Court judge.
(iii) The Advocate General’s removal process is detailed in Article 177 of the Constitution.
(iv) The Advocate General enjoys voting rights in the state legislature.
Which of these statement(s) is/are correct?
Read each of the following two statements: Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and indicate your answer using the codes given below:
Assertion (A): The recommendations of the State Finance Commission are not automatically binding on the state government.
Reason (R): The Constitution requires the Governor to lay the report before the legislature along with an 'explanatory memorandum' detailing the action taken, which implies the government has the discretion to accept, reject, or modify the recommendations.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Doctrine of Pleasure?
i. The Doctrine of Pleasure is derived from the British legal system but modified for India.
ii. Article 310 applies to members of All India Services and Civil Posts under the Centre and States.
iii. The tenure of High Court Judges is subject to the pleasure of the President.
iv. The Supreme Court in Union of India vs. Tulsiram Patel (1985) held that the Doctrine of Pleasure is based on public policy.
v. Article 311 provides safeguards to civil servants against arbitrary dismissal.
Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Audit Board under the CAG?
i. The Audit Board was established in 1968 on the recommendation of the Administrative Reforms Committee.
ii. The Audit Board consists of five members, including a Chairman.
iii. The Chairman and members of the Audit Board are appointed by the CAG.
iv. The Audit Board is responsible for auditing government companies under the Companies Act.
Consider the following statements regarding the CAG’s constitutional role:
Statement I: The CAG is described as a bulwark of India’s democratic system.
Statement II: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar called the CAG the most important officer under the Constitution.
Statement III: The CAG’s role is limited to auditing central government accounts only.
Which of the following is correct?
