State PCS PYQPrelims 2020

UPPCS · Question 124

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.

  1. Only 1 is correct
  2. Only 2 is correct
  3. Both 1 and 2 are correct
  4. Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
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Answer: (A) Only 1 is correct

Explanation

Under Article 76, the AG must be qualified to be a Supreme Court judge (1 correct). The AG's remuneration is determined by the President, not Parliament (2 wrong). So only 1.