Laxmikanth MCQs: Advocate General of the State | Indian Polity for UPSC CSE PDF Download

Q1: Statement 1: The Advocate General is appointed by the President of India.
Statement 2: The Advocate General must have at least ten years of experience as an advocate in a High Court.
(a) Only Statement 1 is correct.
(b) Only Statement 2 is correct.
(c) Both statements are correct.
(d) Neither statement is correct.
Ans: (b)
The Advocate General is appointed by the Governor of the state, not the President of Indi(a) The requirement for the Advocate General is to have at least ten years of experience as an advocate in a High Court or in judicial service.

Q2: Statement 1: The Constitution specifies a fixed term for the office of the Advocate General.
Statement 2: The Advocate General serves at the pleasure of the governor, and there is no fixed term mentioned in the Constitution.
Statement 3: The Advocate General can only be removed with the consent of the state legislature.
Statement 4: The Advocate General can serve for a maximum of two consecutive terms.
(a) Only Statement 1 is true.
(b) Only Statement 2 is true.
(c) Both Statement 2 and Statement 3 are true.
(d) Only Statement 3 is true.
Ans: (b)
The Constitution does not specify a fixed term for the office of the Advocate General. The Advocate General serves at the pleasure of the governor, and there are no explicit provisions for removal procedures or grounds.

Q3: Assertion (A): The Advocate General does not have a fixed term of office.
Reasoning (R): The Advocate General serves at the pleasure of the Governor.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
Ans: (a)
The Advocate General does not have a fixed term of office because they serve at the Governor's pleasure, meaning they can be removed at any time by the Governor.

Q4: Statement 1: The Advocate General has voting rights in the proceedings of the state legislature.
Statement 2: The Advocate General is entitled to all the privileges and immunities granted to a member of the state legislature.
(a) Only Statement 1 is correct.
(b) Only Statement 2 is correct.
(c) Both statements are correct.
(d) Neither statement is correct.
Ans: (b)
The Advocate General does not have voting rights in the state legislature, but they are entitled to all the privileges and immunities granted to a member of the state legislature.

Q5: The remuneration of the Advocate General is fixed and specified in the Constitution.
(a) True
(b) False
Ans: (b)
The Constitution does not specify a fixed remuneration for the Advocate General. Their compensation is determined by the Governor.

Q6: Arrange the following events in the order of occurrence in the process of appointment and term of the Advocate General:
1. Eligibility check
2. Appointment by the Governor
3. Resignation or removal at Governor’s discretion
4. Serving legal advice to the state
(a) 1, 2, 3, 4
(b) 2, 1, 4, 3
(c) 1, 2, 4, 3
(d) 2, 3, 1, 4
Ans: (c)
The process begins with an eligibility check (1), followed by appointment by the Governor (2). The Advocate General then serves legal advice to the state (4), and their term ends with resignation or removal at the Governor's discretion (3).

Q7: The Advocate General provides legal advice to the state government on matters referred by the __________.
(a) President of India
(b) Chief Minister
(c) Governor
(d) Supreme Court
Ans: (c)
The primary duty of the Advocate General is to provide legal advice to the state government on matters that are referred to them by the Governor.

Q8: Assertion (A): The Advocate General can participate in the proceedings of the state legislature.
Reasoning (R): This partiocipation includes the right to vote in the prceedings.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
Ans: (c)
The Advocate General has the right to participate in the proceedings of both Houses of the state legislature, but they do not have voting rights.

Q9: The Advocate General is required to resign when the government (council of ministers) resigns or undergoes a change.
(a) True
(b) False
Ans: (b)
While it is a convention for the Advocate General to tender their resignation when the government changes, it is not a constitutional requirement.

Q10: Statement 1: The Advocate General's duties include fulfilling functions conferred by the Constitution or any other law.
Statement 2: The Advocate General is also responsible for prosecuting cases on behalf of the state government.
(a) Only Statement 1 is correct.
(b) Only Statement 2 is correct.
(c) Both statements are correct.
(d) Neither statement is correct.
Ans: (a)
The Advocate General's duties include providing legal advice and fulfilling functions conferred by the Constitution or any other law. However, prosecuting cases on behalf of the state government is typically the responsibility of the Public Prosecutor, not the Advocate General.

Q11: The Advocate General is a permanent member of the state legislature.
(a) True
(b) False
Ans: (b)
The Advocate General is not a permanent member of the state legislature. They have the right to speak and participate in the proceedings of both Houses of the state legislature, but they do not have voting rights and are not members.

Q12: Statement 1: The Advocate General must have at least ten years of judicial experience to be eligible for appointment.
Statement 2: The appointment of the Advocate General is solely based on the advice of the Chief Justice of the High Court.
Statement 3: The Advocate General can continue in office even after the resignation of the state government.
(a) Only Statement 1 is true.
(b) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true.
(c) Only Statement 3 is true.
(d) Neither Statement 1 nor Statement 2 is true.
Ans: (a)
The Advocate General must be eligible for a high court judgeship, which requires ten years of judicial experience or ten years as an advocate in a high court. The appointment is not solely based on the advice of the Chief Justice of the High Court.

Q13: Assertion (A): The Advocate General must resign if the Governor asks them to do so.
Reasoning (R): The Advocate General serves at the pleasure of the Governor.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
Ans: (a)
The Advocate General serves at the pleasure of the Governor, meaning they can be asked to resign or can be removed at any time by the Governor.

Q14: In addition to providing legal advice, the Advocate General is also responsible for __________.
(a) Leading the state's police force
(b) Managing the state's financial resources
(c) Undertaking other legal responsibilities assigned by the Governo
(d) Overseeing the state's educational institutions
Ans: (c)
The Advocate General's duties include undertaking other legal responsibilities as assigned by the Governor.

Q15: Statement 1: The Advocate General is appointed by the Chief Justice of the High Court.
Statement 2: The Advocate General's main role is to represent the state government in legal cases.
(a) Only Statement 1 is correct.
(b) Only Statement 2 is correct.
(c) Both statements are correct.
(d) Neither statement is correct.
Ans: (d)
 The Advocate General is appointed by the Governor of the state, not the Chief Justice of the High Court. The main role of the Advocate General is to provide legal advice to the state government, not necessarily to represent the state in legal cases.

Q16: The Constitution of India specifies a fixed term for the office of the Advocate General.
(a) True
(b) False
Ans: (b)
The Constitution of India does not specify a fixed term for the office of the Advocate General.

Q17: Arrange the following duties of the Advocate General in the order they are typically performed:
1. Providing legal advice on matters referred by the Governor
2. Participating in the proceedings of the state legislature
3. Resigning upon the change of government
4. Being appointed by the Governor
(a) 4, 1, 2, 3
(b) 1, 2, 3, 4
(c) 3, 2, 1, 4
(d) 2, 3, 4, 1
Ans: (a)
The typical sequence starts with the Advocate General being appointed by the Governor (4), followed by providing legal advice (1), participating in state legislature proceedings (2), and resigning upon a change in government (3).

Q18: Statement 1: The Advocate General is entitled to all privileges and immunities granted to a member of the state legislature.
Statement 2: The Advocate General's duties are limited to providing legal advice to the state government.
(a) Only Statement 1 is true.
(b) Only Statement 2 is true.
(c) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true.
(d) Neither Statement 1 nor Statement 2 is true.
Ans: (a)
While the Advocate General is entitled to all privileges and immunities granted to a member of the state legislature, their duties are not limited to providing legal advice. They also undertake other legal responsibilities assigned by the governor and fulfill functions conferred by the Constitution or any other law.

Q19: The Advocate General has the right to vote in the proceedings of the state legislature.
(a) True
(b) False
Ans: (b)
The Advocate General has the right to speak and participate in the proceedings of both Houses of the state legislature, but they do not have voting rights.

Q20: The Advocate General is eligible for their position if they are an Indian citizen with at least ten years of __________.
(a) Teaching experience in a law college
(b) Experience in the administrative services
(c) Judicial experience or as an advocate in a High Court
(d) Legislative experience in the state legislature
Ans: (c)
The eligibility criteria for the Advocate General includes being an Indian citizen with at least ten years of judicial experience or ten years as an advocate in a High Court.