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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2022 — General Studies · Question 123 of 200

Q123
Indian PolityState Executive & Governor
The Advocate General of a State is appointed by
  1. a.The Chief Minister
  2. b.The State Legislature
  3. c.The Governor
  4. d.The State Law Minister

Answer: (C) The Governor

Under Article 165 of the Constitution, the Advocate General of a State is appointed by the Governor of the state. The Advocate General is the chief legal officer of the state government and must be qualified to be a High Court Judge. He holds office at the pleasure of the Governor.