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Which one of the following statements about the Attorney General of India is not correct?
Options
- AHe has the right of audience only in the Supreme Court of India.
- BHe shall receive such remuneration as the President may determine.
- CHe shall be qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court.
- DHe shall give advice to the Government of India on all legal matters.
Correct answer
A. He has the right of audience only in the Supreme Court of India.
Step-by-step solution
The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote. Article 76 of the Indian Constitution under its Part-V deals with the position of Attorney General of India. The article mentions that he/she is the highest law officer in India. As a chief legal advisor to the government of India, he advises the union government on all legal matters.