The At-tornery General, Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG) etc

The At-tornery General, Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG) etc

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  1. The office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India was created








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    By the Constitution

    Correct Option: B

    By the Constitution

  1. The Comptroller and Auditor General is appointed by the President. He can be removed








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    The Comptroller and Auditor General can be removed on an address from both Houses of Parliament. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is an authority, established by the constitution of the India under Chapter V, who audits all receipts and expenditure of the Government of India and the state governments, including those bodies and authorities substantially financed by the government. The CAG is also the external auditor of government - owned companies.

    Correct Option: B

    The Comptroller and Auditor General can be removed on an address from both Houses of Parliament. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is an authority, established by the constitution of the India under Chapter V, who audits all receipts and expenditure of the Government of India and the state governments, including those bodies and authorities substantially financed by the government. The CAG is also the external auditor of government - owned companies.

  1. What is the period of appointment of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India ?








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    6 years or 65 years of age, whichever earlier

    Correct Option: C

    6 years or 65 years of age, whichever earlier

  1. Who advises the Government of India on legal matters ?








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    Attorney General

    Correct Option: A

    Attorney General

  1. Who is called the Guardian of public purse ?








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    The Consitution of India (Article 148) provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG). CAG is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department and the guardian of public purse. He controls the entire financial system of the country at the Centre and the State.

    Correct Option: B

    The Consitution of India (Article 148) provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG). CAG is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department and the guardian of public purse. He controls the entire financial system of the country at the Centre and the State.