Ans: A

Exp:

Statement 1 is correct: The judges of a High Court are provided with the security of tenure. They can be removed from office by the President only in the manner and on the grounds mentioned in the Constitution. This means that they do not hold their office during the pleasure of the President, though they are appointed by him. 

Statement 2 is incorrect: The salaries and allowances of the judges, the salaries, allowances and pensions of the staff as well as the administrative expenses of a High Court are charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State. Thus, they are non-votable by the State Legislature (though they can be discussed by it). It should be noted here that the pension of a High Court judge is charged on the Consolidated Fund of India and not the state.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The retired permanent judges of a High court are prohibited from pleading or acting in any court or before any authority in India except the Supreme Court and the other High courts. This ensures that they do not favor any one in the hope of future favor.

Ans: C

Exp:  

Legislative powers of the Governor of a State:

Statement 1 is correct: The Governor issues a formal notification or summons, specifying the date, time, and place for the commencement of the session. The Governor has the authority to conclude the proceedings of a session and declare its termination. However, the Governor can also prorogue the House which is in session. Unlike an adjournment, a prorogation terminates a session of the House.

Statement 2 is correct: The first session and the Governor’s Address set the stage for the legislative work and the functioning of the State Government. 

Statement 3 is correct: The Ordinance-making power of the Governor is derived from Article 213 of the Indian Constitution. According to this Article, the Governor has the power to promulgate Ordinances when both houses of the state legislature (or in the case of a unicameral legislature, the sole house) are not in session.

Statement 4 is incorrect: While the State government prepares and presents the Budget, it is the Governor’s responsibility to ensure that the Budget is laid before the state legislative assembly for discussion and approval. The Governor’s role in this process is to review the Budget and  summon the Assembly for the Budget session. He facilitates the passage of the Budgetary proposals. However, this is a financial power and not a legislative power of the Governor.

Ans: D

Exp:

Statement 1 is correct: The Constitution of India (Article 76) has provided for the office of the Attorney General for India. He is the highest law officer in the country. The Attorney General (AG) is appointed by the President.

Statement 2 is correct: Attorney General must be a person who is qualified to be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court. In other words, he must be a citizen of India and he must have been a judge of some High court for five years or an advocate of some High court for ten years or an eminent jurist, in the opinion of the President.

Statement 3 is correct: The term of office of the Attorney General is not fixed by the Constitution. Further, the Constitution does not contain the procedure and grounds for his removal. He holds office during the pleasure of the President.

Statement 4 is incorrect: Attorney General is not a full time counsel for the Government. He does not fall in the category of Government servants and he is not debarred from private legal practice.

Ans:  B

Exp:

Statement 1 is correct: In addition to the Attorney General, there are other law officers of the Government of India. They are the Solicitor General of India and Additional Solicitor General of India. They assist the Attorney General in the fulfillment of his official responsibilities. The Solicitor General is the second highest law officer of the country. However, unlike the post of Attorney General for India, which is a Constitutional post under Article 76 of the Constitution of India, the posts of the Solicitor General and the Additional Solicitors General are merely statutory.

Statement 2 and 3 are incorrect: The Attorney General has the right to speak and to take part in the proceedings of both the Houses of Parliament or their joint sitting and he enjoys all the privileges and immunities that are available to a member of Parliament but these rights are not available to the Solicitor General of India. 

Ans: A

Exp:

Statement 1 is correct: The Constitution (Article 165) has provided for the office of the Advocate General for the states. He is the highest law officer in the state. The Advocate General is appointed by the Governor of the concerned State.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The term of office of the Advocate General is not fixed by the Constitution of India. He holds office during the pleasure of the Governor.

Statement 3 is correct: The Constitution does not contain the procedure and grounds for his removal. He holds office during the pleasure of the Governor. This means that he may be removed by the Governor at any time. He may also quit his office by submitting his resignation to the Governor. Conventionally, he resigns when the Government (Council of Ministers) resigns or is replaced, as he is appointed on its advice.

Statement 4 is incorrect: The remuneration of the Advocate General is not fixed by the State Legislature. He receives such remuneration as the Governor may determine.