Who is the highest law officer in the county?

a) Law Minister

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b) The President

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c) Chief Justice of India

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d) Attorney General

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Solution

The correct option is D d) Attorney General

Answer: D
The Constitution (Article 76) has provided for the office of the Attorney General for India 1 . He
is the highest law officer in the country.

The remuneration of the AG is not fixed by the Constitution. He receives such remuneration as the
president may determine.

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