Which of the following qualifications is not mandatory for an Attorney General?

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This question was previously asked in

MP Excise Constable Official paper (Held On: 24 Feb 2023 Shift 1)

Should be a citizen of India
Should have been Judge in High Court for at least 5 years or Advocate in High Court for at least 10 years
For the President, he should be a well-known nominated judge
His minimum age should be 35 years

Answer 1

The correct answer is His minimum age should be 35 years.

Key Points

The Attorney General of India must be a citizen of India.
He/she should have been a judge of a High Court for at least five years or an advocate in a High Court for at least ten years.
There is no minimum age requirement for the Attorney General of India, hence the age of 35 years is not mandatory.
The Attorney General should be a person who is qualified to be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court.

Additional Information

Attorney General of India:
- The Attorney General is the chief legal advisor to the Government of India.
- The Attorney General has the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of both Houses of Parliament, but without a right to vote.
- The office of the Attorney General of India is a constitutional office created under Article 76 of the Constitution.
Qualifications:
- He/she must be qualified to be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court.
- This means he/she should be an advocate of a High Court for at least ten years or a judge of a High Court for at least five years.
Appointment and Duties:
- The Attorney General is appointed by the President of India.
- He/she provides legal advice to the government of India and performs other legal duties assigned by the President.