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Examine these two statements and select the answers to these items Statement I: Conventionally, the Advocate General of the State resigns when the Government resigns or is replaced. Statement II: The Advocate General of the State is appointed on the advice of the Council of ministers.

Examine these two statements and select the answers to these items Statement I: Conventionally, the Advocate General of the State resigns when the Government resigns or is replaced. Statement II: The Advocate General of the State is appointed on the advice of the Council of ministers. Correct Answer Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

The correct answer is option 1.

  • The Advocate General of a State is a Constitutional post and authority duly appointed as per Article 165 of the Constitution of India.
  • The authority and function of the Advocate General is also specified in the Constitution of India under Article 165 and 177.
  • The Governor of each State shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of a High Court to be an Advocate General for the State.
  • He is appointed on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister.
  • The term of office of the Advocate general is not fixed by the Constitution.
  • Further, the Constitution does not contain the procedure and grounds for his removal.
  • He holds office during the pleasure of the governor.
  • This means that he may be removed by the governor at any time.
  • He may also quit his office by submitting his resignation to the governor.
  • Conventionally, he resigns when the government (council of ministers) resigns or is replaced, as he is appointed on its advice. Hence, Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.

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