The Attorney–General of India is appointed by the 1. Chief Justice

1.	The Attorney–General of India is appointed by the 1. Chief Justice of Supreme Court2. The Prime Minister3. The President4. The Vice-President
Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : The President The correct answer is The President. The Attorney General (AG) of India is a part of the Union Executive. AG is the highest law officer in the country who is appointed by the President of India. K.K. Venugopal was appointed the 15^th AG of India in 2017. He succeeded Mukul Rohatgi who was AG from 2014-2017. Article 76 of the Constitution provides for the office of AG of India. Rights and Limitations of Attorney General of India: She/He enjoys all the privileges and immunities that are available to a member of Parliament. She/He does not fall in the category of Government servants. She/He is not debarred from private legal practice. Solicitor General of India and Additional Solicitor General of India assist the AG in fulfillment of the official responsibilities. She/He has the right to speak and to take part in the proceedings of both the Houses of Parliament or their joint sitting and any committee of the Parliament of which she/he may be named a member but without a right to vote.

The Attorney–General of India is appointed by the 1. Chief Justice of Supreme Court2. The Prime Minister3. The President4. The Vice-President

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : The President

The correct answer is The President.

The Attorney General (AG) of India is a part of the Union Executive. AG is the highest law officer in the country who is appointed by the President of India.
K.K. Venugopal was appointed the 15^th AG of India in 2017. He succeeded Mukul Rohatgi who was AG from 2014-2017.
Article 76 of the Constitution provides for the office of AG of India.

Rights and Limitations of Attorney General of India:
- She/He enjoys all the privileges and immunities that are available to a member of Parliament.
- She/He does not fall in the category of Government servants. She/He is not debarred from private legal practice.
- Solicitor General of India and Additional Solicitor General of India assist the AG in fulfillment of the official responsibilities.
- She/He has the right to speak and to take part in the proceedings of both the Houses of Parliament or their joint sitting and any committee of the Parliament of which she/he may be named a member but without a right to vote.