Who appoints the Advocate General of states?

Options

A. Governor of the state
B. Chief Minister of the state
C. Chief Justice of the high court
D. President of India

Answer

A

Explanation

An advocate general is a legal advisor to a state government and assists the state government in all its legal matters. He is the highest law officer in the state. The post of advocate general is created by the constitution of India under Article 165. Whereas, the Governor of each State shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed as Judge of a High Court as the Advocate General. The office of the Advocate General in state corresponds to the office of Attorney General of India.