​Who is the highest law officer in a state?​

Correct option is D

Correct Answer: (d) Advocate General

Explanation:

• The Advocate General is the highest law officer in a state.
• Appointed by the Governor under Article 165 of the Indian Constitution.
• He/she provides legal advice to the state government and represents it in the High Court and Supreme Court when required.

Information Booster:

• Must be qualified to be appointed as a judge of a High Court.
• Holds office during the pleasure of the Governor.
• Has the right to speak in the state legislature but not to vote.
• Equivalent at the Union level is the Attorney General of India (Article 76).
• Plays a vital role in advising on constitutional and legal matters of the state.

Additional Knowledge:

• Legal Advisor: General term; not a constitutional post in states.
• Attorney General: Highest law officer at the Union level, not the state.
• Law Secretary: Senior bureaucrat in charge of administrative work in the Law Department, not the chief law officer.