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Which statement regarding the Advocate General's powers is incorrect?

AThe Advocate General has the right to appear before any court within the state.

BThe Governor assigns other legal duties to the Advocate General.

CThe Advocate General's functions are solely derived from the Constitution, not from any other law.

DThe Advocate General can participate in the state legislature's committees.

Answer:

C. The Advocate General's functions are solely derived from the Constitution, not from any other law.

Read Explanation:

Advocate General of a State in India

  • The Advocate General (AG) for a State is the chief law officer of that State.

  • Constitutional Basis: Article 165 of the Constitution of India deals with the appointment, qualifications, and functions of the Advocate General.

  • Appointment: The AG is appointed by the Governor of the respective State.

  • Qualifications: A person must be a citizen of India and should have held a judicial office in India for at least ten years or have been an advocate for at least ten years in any High Court or in two or more such courts.

  • Functions: The AG advises the State Government on legal matters, performs duties conferred by the Constitution or any other law, and discharges functions conferred on him by or under any law currently in force.

  • Rights: The AG has the right to speak and to take part in the proceedings of the State Legislature (both Houses, if bicameral) and any committee of the legislature of which he may be named a member, but without the right to vote.

  • Remuneration: The remuneration of the AG is determined by the Governor.

  • Distinction from Attorney General: The Attorney General is the chief law officer for the entire country, appointed by the President under Article 76. The Advocate General is the chief law officer for a State.

  • Statutory Powers: While the Constitution (Article 165) outlines the AG's role, various state laws and acts also assign specific duties and powers to the Advocate General. Therefore, their functions are derived from both the Constitution and other relevant laws, not solely from the Constitution.

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(i) The Advocate General performs legal duties assigned by the Governor or conferred by the Constitution.

(ii) The Advocate General’s role is defined under Article 165 and Article 177 of the Constitution.

(iii) The Advocate General must have practiced as an advocate in a Supreme Court for at least 10 years.

(iv) The Advocate General submits their resignation to the state legislature.

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i. The CAG’s salary and service conditions can be altered to his/her disadvantage after appointment.
ii. The CAG is eligible for further office under the Government of India after ceasing to hold office.
iii. The administrative expenses of the CAG’s office are subject to the vote of Parliament.

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the All India Services.

  1. The All India Services are controlled jointly by the Central and state governments, with ultimate control vested in the Central government.

  2. The Indian Forest Service was created in 1966 under the All India Services Act, 1951.

  3. Disciplinary action against All India Services officers can only be taken by the state governments.

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  1. Each state in the zone nominates two ministers to the council.

  2. The NITI Aayog nominates a person as an advisor to each Zonal Council.

  3. The Chief Minister of each state is a permanent member of the council.

    Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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  1. The Finance Commission is considered the balancing wheel of fiscal federalism in India.

  2. It recommends principles for grants-in-aid to states from the Consolidated Fund of India.

  3. The Finance Commission can directly allocate funds to states without Presidential approval.

  4. The Commission’s report is laid before both Houses of Parliament with an explanatory memorandum.