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Constitutional Provision Article 76
Asked 4 times across 4 UPSC exams over 4 years (2019–2023), peaking in 2023.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 1 of 4 PYQs
- First appeared in CAPF 2019 — 3 years before CSE 2022 (allied exams preview CSE)
- Most asked in 2023
- Recurs across 3 years (2019–2023)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CAPF 2019 → CSE 2022 → GEO 2023 → LDCE 2023
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (4 of 4) are since 2016.
Related concepts
Ideas UPSC tests alongside this one — keep exploring.
Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
GEO2023
Which one of the following statements with regard to the Attorney-General of India as per Article 76 of the Constitution of India is not correct?
- A The Attorney-General of India is appointed by the Chief Justice of India. ✓
- B A person who is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India is appointed as the Attorney-General of India.
- C In the performance of his/her duties, the Attorney-General shall have right of audience in all courts in the territory of India.
- D The Attorney-General shall hold office during the pleasure of the President of India.
✓ Correct answer: (A)
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LDCE2023
In which Article of the Constitution of India is the office of the Attorney General for India provided?
- A Article 75
- B Article 76
- C Article 77
- D Article 78 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Polity & Governance › Constitutional & Statutory Bodies
CSE2022
Consider the following statements
- Attorney General of India and Solicitor General of India are the only officers of the Government who are allowed to participate in the meetings of the Parliament of India
- According to the Constitution of India, the Attorney General of India submits his resignation when the Government which appointed him resigns
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 only
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2
- D Neither 1 nor 2 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
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