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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 ?
- A.1 only
- B.2 only
- C.Both 1 and 2
- D.Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: D. Neither 1 nor 2
The Attorney General of India has the right to speak in any parliamentary proceeding, but not to vote, as per Article 88. However, the Solicitor General is not explicitly granted this right by the Constitution. Furthermore, the Attorney General holds office during the pleasure of the President and does not resign with the government that appointed him; his tenure is not tied to the executive's term.
Source: UPSC gs1 2022