WBCS.LIVE practice question

Who among the following is the legal advisor of a State Government?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. The Advocate General
  2. The Attorney General
  3. The Solicitor General
  4. The Comptroller and Auditor General

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: The Advocate General

Explanation: The correct answer is A. The Advocate general. As per Article 165 of the Indian Constitution, the Advocate General is the highest legal advisor to the state government. He is appointed by the Governor of the state and must be a person qualified to be a judge of a High Court. The Advocate General's role is similar to that of the Attorney General at the central level. He advises the state government on legal matters and appears in court on its behalf.