With reference to Attorney General of India consider the following statements Attorney General is th......

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With reference to Attorney General of India, consider the following statements

Attorney General is the highest law officer in the country
He/She is appointed by the Prime Minister of India.
His Term of the Office is not fixed by the Constitution and holds office during the pleasure of the President.

Select the correct statement.

1&2 only

2&3 only

1&3 only

All of the above

Explanation:

The Attorney General (AG) of India is a part of the Union Executive. AG is the highest law officer in the country.

Article 76 of the Constitution provides for the office of AG of India.
He/She is appointed by the President on the advice of the government.
Term of the Office is not fixed by the Constitution.
Also, the removal procedures and grounds for the removal of AG are not stated in the Constitution. S/he holds office during the pleasure of the President (may be removed by the President at any time).

Hence both statements 1&3 are correct.