Q. Attorney General of India :
a) Cannot participate in the proceedings in the House of Parliament
b) He gives advice to the President on legal matters
c) Is not entitled of audience except the Supreme Court
d) Is a whole time counsel for the government
Correct Answer : b)
Question from BPSC PT 71, 2025
Correct Answer: b) He gives advice to the President on legal matters
Explanation:
– a) Incorrect. The Attorney General (AG) can participate in the proceedings of both Houses of Parliament and their committees, but cannot vote.
– b) Correct. Under Article 76 of the Constitution, it is the duty of the AG to advise the Government of India on legal matters referred to him by the President.
– c) Incorrect. The AG has the right of audience in all courts in India, not just the Supreme Court.
– d) Incorrect. The AG is not a whole-time counsel of the government; he can engage in private practice, subject to certain restrictions (e.g., cannot appear against the Government of India).
