Which of the following is NOT included in the State Executive?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Attorney General of India

• The State Executive consists of:

  • The Governor who is the ceremonial head of the state, representing the President of India at the state level.

  • The Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister, who assist the Governor in the administration of the state.

  • The Advocate General of the state, who is the legal advisor to the state government and represents the state in legal matters.

• The Attorney General of India is the chief legal officer of the Union Government, not part of the State Executive. The Attorney General represents the Central Government in the Supreme Court and High Courts.

Information Booster:

• Governor:

  • Article 153: Provides for the office of the Governor in each state.

  • Article 154: States that the executive power of the state is vested in the Governor.

  • The Governor acts as the representative of the President of India at the state level.

• Council of Ministers:

  • Article 163: The Council of Ministers, headed by the Chief Minister, aids and advises the Governor in the exercise of his functions.

  • Article 164: Specifies the appointment and powers of the Council of Ministers in the state.

  • The Chief Minister is the head of the state government, and other ministers are appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister.

• Advocate General of the State:

  • Article 165: Provides for the office of the Advocate General for each state.

  • The Advocate General represents the state in legal matters in the High Court and gives legal advice to the state government.

• Attorney General of India:

  • The Attorney General of India, mentioned in Article 76, is the chief legal officer of the Central Government, not the state government.

  • The Attorney General represents the Union Government in the Supreme Court and advises the President of India.