Laxmikanth MCQs: Attorney General of India | Indian Polity for UPSC CSE PDF Download

Q1: Regarding the appointment of the Attorney General of India, which of the following statements is correct?
(a) The Attorney General is appointed by the Prime Minister of India.
(b) The President of India appoints the Attorney General based on the advice of the Chief Justice.
(c) The Attorney General is elected by the Members of Parliament.
(d) The Attorney General is appointed by the Supreme Court.
Ans: (b)
The Attorney General is appointed by the President of India, not the Prime Minister, based on eligibility criteria and experience as outlined in the Constitution.

Q2: What is the tenure of the Attorney General of India according to the Indian Constitution?
(a) Fixed term of five years.
(b) Determined by the Parliament.
(c) Not fixed by the Constitution.
(d) Maximum of two terms of four years each.
Ans: (c)
The Constitution does not specify a fixed tenure for the Attorney General; hence, it is not fixed.

Q3: What is a key responsibility of the Attorney General of India in representing the Government?
(a) Defending accused persons in criminal prosecutions.
(b) Providing legal advice against the Government of India.
(c) Acting on behalf of the Government in Supreme Court cases involving national interests.
(d) Taking up a directorial role in any private company.
Ans: (c)
The Attorney General represents the Government in Supreme Court cases involving national interests, as specified in their duties assigned by the President.

Q4: Which of the following statements about the Attorney General's rights and privileges is accurate?
(a)The Attorney General has voting rights in Parliament.
(b) The Attorney General cannot participate in parliamentary proceedings.
(c) The Attorney General enjoys immunities similar to a Member of Parliament.
(d) The Attorney General is exempt from appearing in all courts across India.
Ans: (c)
The Attorney General enjoys immunities and privileges similar to a Member of Parliament, including the right of audience in all courts across India.

Q5: According to the information provided, what is a limitation on the Attorney General's role?
(a) Can advise or represent against the Government of India.
(b) Has unrestricted involvement in cases where the Government of India is a party.
(c) Can defend accused persons in criminal prosecutions without government permission.
(d) Can take up any directorial role in a company without seeking approval.
Ans: (a)
The Attorney General cannot advise or represent against the Government of India.

Q6: In the hierarchy of legal officers in the Government of India, who is specifically mentioned in the Constitution, distinct from the Attorney General?
(a) Chief Justice of India.
(b) Law Minister.
(c) Solicitor General.
(d) High Court Advocate.
Ans: (c)
Apart from the Attorney General, the Constitution does not explicitly mention the Solicitor General and Additional Solicitor General.

Q7: During Jawaharlal Nehru's prime ministership, there was a proposal to merge the office of the Attorney General with which other office?
(a) Office of the Prime Minister.
(b) Office of the Chief Justice of India.
(c) Office of the Law Minister.
(d) Office of the President.
Ans: (c)
The proposal was to merge the office of the Attorney General with the office of the Law Minister, but it did not materialize.

Q8: Who among the following can be appointed as the Attorney General of India?
(a) A foreign national with legal expertise
(b) A citizen of India with five years' experience as a high court judge
(c) A member of the Lok Sabha with a law degree
(d) A retired Supreme Court judge
Ans: (b)
One of the qualifications for the Attorney General is to be a citizen of India with either five years' experience as a high court judge, ten years' experience as a high court advocate, or recognized as an eminent jurist by the President.

Q9: I am not a member of the Central cabinet, but I assist the AG in fulfilling official responsibilities. Who am I?
(a) Law Minister
(b) Solicitor General
(c) Additional Solicitor General
(d) Chief Justice of India
Ans: (b)
The Solicitor General assists the Attorney General in fulfilling official responsibilities and is not a member of the Central cabinet.

Q10: If the Government of India changes, what is likely to happen to the current Attorney General?
(a) They will continue their term for a fixed period.
(b) They will be automatically promoted to a Supreme Court judge
(c) They are likely to resign.
(d) They will be appointed as the Solicitor General.
Ans: (c)
The Attorney General often resigns when the government changes, as they are appointed based on the advice of the government and serve at the pleasure of the President. There is no automatic promotion or fixed term, and the role of Attorney General is distinct from that of the Solicitor General.

Q11: The Attorney General has the right to vote in the proceedings of the Parliament.
(a) True
(b) False
Ans: (b)
The Attorney General has the right to speak and participate in Parliament, but they do not have voting rights.

Q12: Assertion (A): The Attorney General can be removed by the President.
Reasoning (R): The Attorney General serves at the pleasure of the President and there is no specified procedure for removal.
(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 Attorney General serves at the pleasure of the President, indicating that the President can remove them, and there is no specified procedure for their removal.

Q13: What distinguishes the Attorney General's position from that of the Solicitor General?
(a) The Solicitor General is a member of the Central cabinet.
(b) The Attorney General is a constitutional office, while the Solicitor General is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution.
(c) The Solicitor General has the authority to advise and represent against the Government of India.
(d) The Attorney General has voting rights in Parliament, while the Solicitor General does not.
Ans: (b)
The Attorney General's office is specifically created by the Constitution, whereas the Solicitor General is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution.

Q14: What is the primary role of the Solicitor General and Additional Solicitor General in relation to the Attorney General?
(a) Assist in fulfilling official responsibilities of the Chief Justice.
(b) Act as advisors to the President.
(c) Represent the Government in Supreme Court cases involving national interests.
(d) Manage legal matters at the government level as members of the Central cabinet.
Ans: (c)
The Solicitor General and Additional Solicitor General assist the Attorney General in fulfilling official responsibilities, including representing the Government in legal matters.

Q15: Assertion (A): The Attorney General can defend accused persons in criminal prosecutions.
Reasoning (R): This can only be done with the government's permission.
(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 Attorney General can defend accused persons in criminal prosecutions, but this requires the government's permission.

Q16: Which of the following is NOT a function of the Attorney General of India?
(a) Advising the President on legal matters.
(b) Acting as a primary legal advisor to the Lok Sabha.
(c) Representing the Government in legal proceedings.
(d) Participating in Parliament proceedings.
Ans: (b)
The Attorney General advises the Government of India, not specifically the Lok Sabha, and participates in Parliament proceedings.

Q17: I am a constitutional position in India, eligible to be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court, but not a member of the Central Cabinet. Who am I?
(a) Chief Justice of India
(b) Solicitor General of India
(c) Law Minister
(d) Attorney General of India
Ans: (d)
The Attorney General of India fits this description, being eligible for appointment as a Supreme Court judge but not being a member of the Central Cabinet.

Q18: The office of the Attorney General of India is established under which part of the Indian Constitution?
(a) Part III – Fundamental Rights
(b) Part IV – Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) Part V – The Union
(d) Part VI – The States
Ans: (c)
Article 76 establishing the office of the Attorney General of India is in Part V of the Indian Constitution, which deals with The Union.

Q19: In which situations can the Attorney General engage in private legal practice?
(a) Only during government transitions.
(b) Only when granted permission by the President.
(c) At all times, as it is not restricted.
(d) Only after retirement from the position.
Ans: (c)
The Attorney General retains the right to engage in private legal practice at all times.

Q20: The Solicitor General and Additional Solicitor General are positions specifically mentioned in the Indian Constitution.
(a) True
(b) Flase
Ans: (b)
The Indian Constitution specifically mentions only the office of the Attorney General. The positions of the Solicitor General and Additional Solicitor General are not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution.