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Indian Polity UPPSC 2020 GS-I
Question

Consider the following statements in the context of Attorney General of India :

1. The President shall appoint a person who is qualified as to be appointed a Judge of Supreme Court.
2. The Attorney General shall receive such remuneration as the Parliament may determine.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Codes :

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Only 1 is correct

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Only 1 is correct”.
1) The Attorney General is appointed under Article 76 of the Constitution of India and serves at the pleasure of the President.

2) The remuneration of the Attorney General of India is determined by the President of India. The Constitution of India does not fix the Attorney General's remuneration.

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