Consider the following statements about the Advocate General:

(i) The Advocate General is the highest law officer of the state, analogous to the Attorney General of India.

(ii) The Advocate General’s term of office is fixed at 5 years by the Constitution.

(iii) The Advocate General can participate in state legislature committee meetings without voting rights.

(iv) The Advocate General’s remuneration is determined by the state legislature.

Which of these statement(s) is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Advocate General:

(i) The Advocate General is appointed by the Governor under Article 165 of the Constitution.

(ii) The Advocate General enjoys all privileges and immunities available to members of the state legislature.

(iii) The Advocate General must resign when the state government changes, as per constitutional mandate.

(iv) The Advocate General has the right to appear before any court within the state.

Which of these statement(s) is/are correct?

Which among the following is correct regarding the remuneration of the Advocate General?

(i) The remuneration of the Advocate General is determined by the Governor and is not fixed by the Constitution.

(ii) The Advocate General’s remuneration is equivalent to that of a High Court judge as per constitutional mandate.

Which among the following is correct regarding the Advocate General’s duties?

(i) The Advocate General advises the state government on legal matters referred by the Governor and performs duties assigned by the Constitution or other laws.

(ii) The Advocate General has the authority to draft state legislation independently.

Which among the following is correct regarding the removal of the Advocate General?

(i) The Advocate General holds office at the pleasure of the Governor and can be removed at any time.

(ii) The Constitution specifies a fixed procedure for the removal of the Advocate General.

Which among the following is correct regarding the Advocate General’s rights in the state legislature?

(i) The Advocate General has the right to speak and participate in the proceedings of the state legislature or its committees but cannot vote.

(ii) The Advocate General enjoys the same powers as the Speaker of the state legislature in legislative proceedings.

Which among the following is correct regarding the qualifications of the Advocate General?

(i) Must be a citizen of India and have held a judicial office for 10 years or been an advocate of a High Court for 10 years.

(ii) Must have served as a judge of a High Court for at least 5 years.

Assertion (A): The Advocate General can participate in state legislature proceedings but cannot vote.

Reason (R): The Advocate General is a member of the state legislature with limited rights to ensure separation of powers.

Assertion (A): The Advocate General holds office at the pleasure of the Governor.

Reason (R): The Constitution fixes a five-year term for the Advocate General to ensure stability in the office.

Assertion (A): The Advocate General is appointed by the Governor of the state.

Reason (R): The Constitution mandates that the highest law officer of the state be appointed by the Governor to ensure impartial legal advice.

Which of the following best represents the primary role of the Advocate General in a state?

Match the following constitutional provisions with their correct descriptions:

(i) Article 165 – Advocate General of State

(ii) Article 177 – Powers, privileges, and immunities of Advocate General

(iii) Article 194 – Rights of Advocate General in State Legislature

(iv) Article 76 – Appointment of Advocate General

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as a duty or function of the Advocate General?

Regarding the Advocate General of Kerala, which of the following is/are correct?
i. K.V. Suryanarayana Iyer was the first Advocate General of the State of Kerala.
ii. The first Advocate General of Kerala assumed office in 1957.
iii. The current Advocate General of Kerala is K. Gopalakrishna Kurup.

Which statement about the Advocate General's appointment and removal is correct?

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?

Which of the following describes a key difference between the Advocate General's and a Member of State Legislature's role in the legislative process?

15. Consider the following statements about the specific articles related to the Advocate General:
i. Article 165 defines the role and appointment of the Advocate General.
ii. Article 177 outlines the Advocate General's right to participate in the state legislature.
iii. Article 194 grants the Advocate General the right to vote in legislative proceedings.
iv. All these articles are found in Part VI of the Indian Constitution.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following statements about the Advocate General's office is most accurate?

Evaluate the following statements about the removal and resignation of the Advocate General:

1. The Constitution does not specify a removal procedure for the Advocate General.

2. The Advocate General can be removed by a simple majority vote in the State Legislative Assembly.

3. Resignation is effected by submitting a letter to the Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly.

4. The "pleasure of the Governor" clause means the Governor can remove the Advocate General at any time.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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

Consider the following statements regarding the Advocate General and compare to the Attorney General:
i. Both the Advocate General and the Attorney General are the highest law officers at their respective levels (state and union).
ii. Both hold office at the pleasure of their respective appointing authorities (Governor for AG, President for AGI).
iii. The qualifications for both involve experience as an advocate in a High Court for a specified number of years.
iv. The Constitution fixes a five-year term for both offices to ensure stability.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which statement incorrectly describes a feature of the Advocate General's office?

Which of the following statement(s) about the Advocate General's qualifications and tenure is/are accurate?
i. A person is qualified to be Advocate General if they have been a judicial officer for 10 years or an advocate of a High Court for 10 years.
ii. The Constitution does not fix the Advocate General's term of office.
iii. The Governor determines the Advocate General's remuneration.
iv. The Advocate General must resign when the Chief Minister changes, as per constitutional mandate.

Consider the following pairs matching a Constitutional Article with its relevance to the Advocate General:

1. Article 165: Advocate General of State

2. Article 177: Powers, privileges and immunities of Advocate General

3. Article 194: Rights of Advocate General as respects the houses of state legislature and its committee

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Which of the following statements regarding the privileges and immunities of the Advocate General is correct?

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?

1. He/She is the chief law officer of the state government.

2. He/She advises the state government on legal matters referred by the Chief Minister.

3. He/She performs other legal duties assigned by the Governor.

4. 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?

1. The Constitution fixes the term of office for the Advocate General as five years.

2. The Constitution provides a specific procedure for the removal of the Advocate General.

3. The Advocate General holds office at the pleasure of the Governor.

4. 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.

Consider the following statements about the State Finance Commission’s powers:

1. The Commission can requisition public records from any office.

2. The Commission determines the taxes that panchayats can levy and expend.

3. The Commission’s members are appointed by the President of India.

Consider the following statements about the 16th Finance Commission:

1. Dr. Arvind Panagariya is the chairman of the 16th Finance Commission.

2. The Commission includes a member with specialized knowledge of economics.

3. The Commission submits its report directly to the Parliament.

Consider the following statements about the Finance Commission’s role:

1. It recommends the allocation of tax proceeds between the Centre and the states.

2. It advises on measures to improve the financial position of panchayats and municipalities.

3. It has the authority to directly levy taxes on states.

Consider the following statements about the State Finance Commission:

1. It is constituted under Article 243-I and Article 243-Y of the Constitution.

2. The Commission’s members may be appointed on a part-time basis.

3. The Commission’s recommendations are enforceable by law.

Consider the following statements about the Finance Commission:

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

2. The First Finance Commission was chaired by K.C. Neogy.

3. The Finance Commission has the power to summon witnesses like a civil court.

Which of the following statements are correct about the State Finance Commission’s procedures?

1. The Commission determines its own procedures for conducting business.

2. The Commission submits its report to the Governor, who presents it to the state legislative assembly.

3. The Commission can appoint an unlimited number of members.

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

1. It recommends measures to augment the Consolidated Fund of a state to support panchayats and municipalities.

2. It determines the principles governing grants-in-aid to states from the Centre.

3. It directly allocates funds to local bodies like panchayats and municipalities.

Which of the following statements are correct about the advisory role of the Finance Commission?

1. The Finance Commission’s recommendations are advisory and not binding on the Union government.

2. P.V. Rajamannar, Chairman of the Fourth Finance Commission, emphasized that recommendations should not be rejected without compelling reasons.

3. The Finance Commission has the authority to enforce its recommendations.

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

1. The State Finance Commission reviews the financial position of panchayats and municipalities.

2. The Commission has the powers of a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.

3. The State Finance Commission’s recommendations are binding on the state government.

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

1. The Finance Commission consists of a chairman and four other members appointed by the President.

2. The qualifications of the members are determined by the Parliament.

3. All members of the Finance Commission must have specialized knowledge of economics.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about Fundamental Rights?

(i) Some Fundamental Rights apply to Indian citizens alone

(ii) All Fundamental Rights apply to both Indian Citizens and foreigners equally

Which schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the division of power between the Centre and the States?

Which of the following articles that Dr. B. R. Ambedkar described as the Heart and Soul of the Indian Constitution?

Kerala Land Reform Act passed by Kerala Legislative Assembly on:

The Constitution envisages the Finance Commission as the "balancing wheel of fiscal federalism." Which of its functions most directly supports this characterization?

Evaluate the following pairs regarding key figures associated with Finance Commissions:

1. Dr. Arvind Panagariya : Chairman of the First Finance Commission of India.

2. Sri. P.M. Abraham : Chairman of the 7th State Finance Commission of Kerala.

3. K. Santhanam : Chairman of the Second Finance Commission of India.

How many of the above pairs are incorrectly matched?

Which of the following accurately describes the role of the President of India in relation to the Central Finance Commission?

i. The President constitutes the commission and specifies the period for which the members will hold office.
ii. The President refers matters to the commission in the interests of sound finance.
iii. The President can turn down the recommendations of the commission if there are compelling reasons.
iv. The President submits the commission's report before both Houses of Parliament along with an explanatory memorandum.

Regarding the qualifications for membership in the Finance Commissions, which of the following statements is accurate?