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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2022 — General Studies · Question 116 of 200

Q116
Indian PolityConstitutional, Statutory & Election Bodies
Who is the first law officer of the Government of India?
  1. a.Chief justice of India
  2. b.Union law Minister
  3. c.Attorney general of India
  4. d.Law secretary

Answer: (C) Attorney general of India

The Attorney General of India is the first law officer of the Government of India and the chief legal advisor to the Government. Appointed by the President under Article 76(1), the AG represents the Government before the Supreme Court and advises on legal matters.