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Who among the below is qualified to be appointed as Attorney General?

1. He should have been a judge of a High Court (or high courts in succession) for five years.

2. He should have been an advocate of a High Court (or High Courts in succession) for ten years.

3. He should be a distinguished jurist in the opinion of the president.

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Explanation:

The Attorney General (AG) is appointed by the president. He must be a person who is qualified to be appointed a judge of the Supreme Court.
A person to be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court should have the following qualifications:
1. He should be a citizen of India.
2. (a) He should have been a judge of a High Court (or high courts in succession) for five years; or (b) He should have been an advocate of a High Court (or High Courts in succession) for ten years; or (c) He should be a distinguished jurist in the opinion of the president.
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•In the performance of his official duties, the Attorney General has the right of audience in all courts in the territory of India.
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•Advocate General.