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Q: Who among the following has the right to participate in the proceedings of both the Houses of the Indian Parliament?
  • A. Vice President
  • B. Attorney General of India
  • C. Comptroller and Auditor General
  • D. Election Commissioner
Correct Answer: Option B - As per Article 76 of the Indian Constitution, the Attorney General of India is the highest law officer in the country. The Attorney General of India has the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of both the Houses of Parliament, i.e. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The Attorney General of India can be a member of any committee of the Parliament. • He is the chief legal advisor to the government of India and advises it on all legal matters. • As the primary lawyer, he represents the Union Government in the Supreme Court of India. • He also advises the President of India on the legal matters referred to him.
B. As per Article 76 of the Indian Constitution, the Attorney General of India is the highest law officer in the country. The Attorney General of India has the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of both the Houses of Parliament, i.e. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The Attorney General of India can be a member of any committee of the Parliament. • He is the chief legal advisor to the government of India and advises it on all legal matters. • As the primary lawyer, he represents the Union Government in the Supreme Court of India. • He also advises the President of India on the legal matters referred to him.

Explanations:

As per Article 76 of the Indian Constitution, the Attorney General of India is the highest law officer in the country. The Attorney General of India has the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of both the Houses of Parliament, i.e. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The Attorney General of India can be a member of any committee of the Parliament. • He is the chief legal advisor to the government of India and advises it on all legal matters. • As the primary lawyer, he represents the Union Government in the Supreme Court of India. • He also advises the President of India on the legal matters referred to him.