Consider the following statements: 1. The Advocate General of a State in India is appointed by the President of India upon the recommendation of the Governor of the concerned State. 2. As provided in Civil Procedure Code, High Courts have original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction at the State level. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: Neither 1 nor 2. Statement 1 is incorrect: The Advocate General of a State in India is appointed not by the President but directly by the Governor of the concerned State. This appointment is made under Article 165 of the Indian Constitution. He holds office during the pleasure of the Governor. Statement 2 is incorrect: The jurisdiction of High Courts is defined by the Constitution of India, not the Civil Procedure Code (CPC). High Courts possess original, appellate, and sometimes advisory jurisdiction, but this is based on constitutional provisions and specific statutes, not the CPC. 121

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