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Advocate General of State

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

The counterpart to the Attorney General at the state level (Article 165). Appointed by the Governor, the Advocate General advises the government on legal affairs and appears in the High Court or subordinate courts for state interests. They must be eligible to serve as a High Court judge. Like the AG, they enjoy the right to speak in the state legislature but cannot vote. Their advisory role spans drafting bills, interpreting legal intricacies, and defending state legislation. The office underscores the legal dimension of state governance, ensuring policy decisions align with constitutional mandates and withstand judicial scrutiny if challenged.

Practice Questions

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Indian Parliament?

राज्यों के अधिकारों का निर्धारण किस आधार पर होता है?

What is the term of office of a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)?

What is the maximum number of members in the Legislative Council of a state?

अनुच्छेद 370 किस राज्य को विशेष दर्जा प्रदान करता था?

भारत में निर्वाचन आयोग का गठन किस आधार पर होता है?

राज्यों के बीच शक्तियों का संतुलन किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

Who was the first woman President of the Indian National Congress?

लोकसभा के सदस्यों के लिए न्यूनतम योग्यता क्या है?

संघीय परिषद का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में है?