Which one of the following statements about the Attorney General of India is not correct ?
He has the right of audience only in the Supreme Court of India.
He shall receive such remuneration as the President may determine.
He shall be qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court.
He shall give advice to the Government of India on all legal matters.
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-2 – 2021
Option A states “He has the right of audience only in the Supreme Court of India”. Article 76(3) explicitly states that the Attorney General shall have the right of audience in *all* courts in the territory of India. Thus, this statement is incorrect.
Option B states “He shall receive such remuneration as the President may determine”. Article 76(4) states this, which is correct.
Option C states “He shall be qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court”. Article 76(1) states this requirement, which is correct.
Option D states “He shall give advice to the Government of India on all legal matters”. Article 76(2) outlines his duty to give advice to the Government of India upon such legal matters as may be referred to him by the President, which is correct.
The question asks for the incorrect statement.
– He has the right of audience in all courts within India’s territory.
– He must be qualified to be a Supreme Court Judge.
– He advises the Government of India on legal matters.
– His remuneration is determined by the President.