Read the following passage and answer the questions.

"The Constitution of India lays out the frameworks of Indian judicial system. India has adopted a federal system of government which distributes the law enacting power between the Centre and State. Yet the Constitution establishes a single integrated system of judiciary comprising courts to administer both Central and State laws. The Supreme Court located in New Delhi is the apex court of India. It is followed by various High Courts at State level, which are followed by district and sub-ordinate courts."

Who is known as the first legal officer of the country?

Attorney General

The correct answer is Option (2) → Attorney General

The Attorney General is the first legal officer of the country. The Attorney General of India is appointed by the President of India under Article 76 of the Constitution, which states that he can hold the office during the pleasure of the President.

It is the duty of the Attorney General for India to give advice to the Government of India upon legal matters and to perform other duties of legal character as may be referred or assigned to him by the President. In the performance of his duties, he has the right to appear in the Courts. This is known as a right to audience given to the Attorney General. He may also take part in the proceedings of the Parliament without a right to vote.