Question

Q. In the context of the “Advocate General of a State”, consider the following statements.

The Governor appoints him on the advice of the Attorney General.

• A.
  1 only
• B.
  2 only
• C.
  Both 1 and 2
• D.
  Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect:
The main function of the Advocate General is to

• Give advice to the state government upon such legal matters which are referred to him by the governor.
• Perform such other duties of a legal character that are assigned to him by the governor.
• Discharge the functions conferred on him by the Constitution or any other law.

Solicitor general of India and Additional solicitor general of India (non-constitutional bodies) assist the Attorney General of India in the fulfilment of his official responsibilities.

Statement 2 is incorrect:
The Governor appoints the Advocate general for the state. He must be a person who is qualified to be appointed a judge of a high court.
There is no need for the Governor to take the advice of the Attorney General of India for the appointment of the Advocate General of state.