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Q: ……….. is the sole authority prescribed in the Indian Constitution entrusted with the responsibility of audit of receipts and expenditure of the Union and each State and the Union Territory Governments.
  • A. Finance Minister
  • B. Finance Commission of India
  • C. Comptroller and Auditor General of India
  • D. Attorney General of India
Correct Answer: Option C - Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is the sole authority prescribed in the Indian Constitution entrusted with the responsibility of audit of receipts and expenditure of the Union and states/UTs Governments. He shall be removed from the office in manner and on ground as the judge of the Supreme Court is removed. The Article 148 to 151 of the Constitution of India deals with the Institution of the CAG.
C. Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is the sole authority prescribed in the Indian Constitution entrusted with the responsibility of audit of receipts and expenditure of the Union and states/UTs Governments. He shall be removed from the office in manner and on ground as the judge of the Supreme Court is removed. The Article 148 to 151 of the Constitution of India deals with the Institution of the CAG.

Explanations:

Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is the sole authority prescribed in the Indian Constitution entrusted with the responsibility of audit of receipts and expenditure of the Union and states/UTs Governments. He shall be removed from the office in manner and on ground as the judge of the Supreme Court is removed. The Article 148 to 151 of the Constitution of India deals with the Institution of the CAG.