49th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2000
Who advises the Government of India on legal matters?
aAttorney General✓ Correct
bChief Justice of the Supreme Court
cChairman, Law Commission
dNone of them
Explanation
Under Article 76 of the Indian Constitution, the President appoints the Attorney-General to advise the Government of India on legal matters. A person qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court can be appointed as the Attorney-General. He is the first law officer of the Government of India and holds office during the pleasure of the President. ###
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