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Who is regarded as First Law officer of India?

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Who is regarded as First Law officer of India?
  1. Chief Justice of India
  2. Solicitor General of India
  3. Attorney General of India
  4. Secretary, Ministry of Law and Justice

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Correct answer: C - Attorney General of India
The Attorney General of India, appointed under Article 76, is the highest law officer of the Government of India and advises it on legal matters. The Solicitor General assists the Attorney General, the Chief Justice heads the judiciary rather than advising the Government, and the Law Secretary is a civil servant.

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