Regarding the Advocate General's participation in the state legislature, which statement is accurate?
Which of the following statements accurately describe the duties and functions of the Advocate General?
He/She is the chief law officer of the state government.
He/She advises the state government on legal matters referred by the Chief Minister.
He/She performs other legal duties assigned by the Governor.
He/She discharges functions conferred by the Constitution or any other law.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following statements about the Advocate General's tenure and remuneration:
i. The Advocate General can resign from office by submitting a letter to the Governor.
ii. By convention, the Advocate General resigns when the state government changes.
iii. The Constitution explicitly fixes the remuneration of the Advocate General.
iv. The Governor determines the remuneration of the Advocate General.
Which of the following statements correctly describe the term and removal of the Advocate General?
The Constitution fixes the term of office for the Advocate General as five years.
The Constitution provides a specific procedure for the removal of the Advocate General.
The Advocate General holds office at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Advocate General can be removed by the President of India on the advice of the Governor.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Regarding the appointment and qualifications of the Advocate General, which of the following statements is accurate?
i. The Advocate General is appointed by the Chief Minister of the state.
ii. To be appointed, a person must be a citizen of India.
iii. A person must have held a judicial office for 5 years or been an advocate of a High Court for 5 years to qualify.
iv. The qualifications for an Advocate General are similar to those required for a Judge of a High Court.
Which of the following statement(s) accurately describe the office of the Advocate General?
i. The office of the Advocate General for the states is dealt with by Article 165 of the Constitution.
ii. The Advocate General holds the position of the highest law officer in the state.
iii. The role of the Advocate General at the state level is comparable to that of the Attorney General of India at the Union level.
iv. The Advocate General is a member of the State Legislature, appointed by the Governor.