Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Who appoints the Advocate General of states?

Options:

President of India

Chief Justice of the high court

Chief Minister of the state

Governor of the state

Correct Answer:

Governor of the state

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) - Governor of the state

In India, the Governor of each state appoints the Advocate General of the state [Article 165 of the Indian Constitution]. The Governor is the head of the state and acts as a representative of the central government. They hold a significant position of power within the state's administration.