Article 165 of the Constitution of India deals with the appointment of which of the following?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Advocate General of the State.
- Article 165 deals with the appointment and role of the Advocate General of the State.
- The Advocate General is the top legal officer in the state, acting as the principal legal advisor to the state government.
- The Governor appoints the Advocate General, who must possess the qualifications required to be appointed as a judge of a High Court.
- The Advocate General has the right to take part in the proceedings of both houses of the state legislature but does not have voting rights.
- Key responsibilities include offering legal advice to the state government, representing the state in legal cases, and performing other legal tasks assigned by the Governor.
- This position is comparable to the Attorney General of India, who advises the Central Government on legal matters.