Which of the following is/are correct regarding the office of Attorney General of India?

  1. He is a member of the cabinet
  2. He can speak in either House of Parliament
  3. He must be qualified to become a Judge of the Supreme Court
  4. His remuneration is fixed by the Parliament
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 and 4 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 4 only




Ans- (c) 2 and 3 only
Option C has been modified from (3 only) to (2 and 3 only)
Explanation- Article 76 has provided for the office of the Attorney General of India.
Attorney General is not a member of the cabinet. Cabinet members have to be Members of Parliament. Statement 1 is incorrect.
Attorney General can speak in either house of the Parliament and take part in their proceedings or their joint sittings and any committee of the Parliament of which he is a member. Statement 2 is correct.
He does not have right to vote.
He must be qualified to become a judge of the Supreme court. Statement 3 is correct.
His remuneration is fixed by the President of India. Statement 4 is incorrect.

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