Who among the following appoints the Advocate-General for a state?

[amp_mcq option1=”Chief Justice of the High Court of the state” option2=”Chief Justice of the Supreme Court” option3=”Governor of the state” option4=”Attorney General” correct=”option3″]

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Article 165 of the Constitution of India states that the Governor of each State shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed a Judge of a High Court to be Advocate-General for the State. The Advocate-General holds office during the pleasure of the Governor and receives remuneration as determined by the Governor.

The Governor is the appointing authority for the Advocate-General of a state.

The Advocate-General is the principal legal advisor to the state government and is entitled to speak in the state legislature (though not to vote) and to have audience in all courts within the state.

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