Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2016 GS-I Indian Polity
Question

Who among the following holds his/her office during pleasure of the president?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Attorney General of India

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Attorney General of India”.

Attorney General of India holds his/her office during the pleasure of the President of India. This is mentioned in Article 76 of the Indian Constitution.

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