Question

Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the qualifications of Advocate General?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 1 and 2 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: He should be eligible to be appointed as the judge of the High Court; i.e. he must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

• A barrister having experience of more than 5 years.
• A civil servant with an experience of more than 10 years along with an experience as a servant in Zila Court for at least 3 years.
• A pleader over 10 years in any high court

Statement 2 is correct: He must be an Indian Citizen.

Statement 3 is incorrect: He shouldn’t be more than 62 years of age as is the age qualification for a High Court Judge.