Correct answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
- A
1 only
1 only. Solicitor General is statutory, not a parliamentary right-holder like the AG. Other officers can be invited.
- B
2 only
2 only. The AG holds office during the President’s pleasure; resignation with the ministry is convention, not a constitutional must.
- C
Both 1 and 2
Both. Both over-claim.
- D
Neither 1 nor 2
Neither. Only the Attorney-General has a constitutional right to speak in Parliament (no vote). SG is not in that sentence. AG tenure is pleasure, not automatic with the government’s fall.
Summary. Official key is (d) neither. Article 88: the Attorney-General may take part in parliamentary proceedings without a vote. The Solicitor-General is not given that constitutional seat. The AG does not constitutionally demit office the day the appointing government falls.
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