Consider the following statements: 1. Attorney General of India and Solicitor General of India are the only…
Consider the following statements: 1. Attorney General of India and Solicitor General of India are the only officers of the Government who are allowed to participate in the meetings of the Parliament of India. 2. According to the Constitution of India, the Attorney General of India submits his resignation when the Government which appointed him resigns. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Solution
1 incorrect: Only the Attorney General (Art 88) has the right to speak in Parliament; the Solicitor General does not. 2 incorrect: The Constitution does not mention that AG must resign when government resigns; he holds office during the pleasure of the President.