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Question

Who among the following holds his/her office during pleasure of the president?

  1. Comptroller and Auditor General of India
  2. Chief Election Commissioner
  3. Speaker of Lok Sabha
  4. Attorney General of India

Answer:

Option D: Attorney General of India

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Attorney General of India”.

Attorney General of India holds his/her office during the pleasure of the President of India. This is mentioned in Article 76 of the Indian Constitution.