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Q: The Constitution of India (Article 148) provides for an independent office of the………
  • A. Advocate General of the State
  • B. Attorney General of India
  • C. President of India
  • D. Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Correct Answer: Option D - The Constitution of India (Article 148) provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG). • He Is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department. Article 149 deals with the powers and duties of the CAG. • His duty is to uphold the Constitution of India and the laws of Parliament in the field of financial administration. • This is the reason why Dr. B R Ambedkar said that the CAG shall be the most important Officer under the Constitution of India.
D. The Constitution of India (Article 148) provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG). • He Is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department. Article 149 deals with the powers and duties of the CAG. • His duty is to uphold the Constitution of India and the laws of Parliament in the field of financial administration. • This is the reason why Dr. B R Ambedkar said that the CAG shall be the most important Officer under the Constitution of India.

Explanations:

The Constitution of India (Article 148) provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG). • He Is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department. Article 149 deals with the powers and duties of the CAG. • His duty is to uphold the Constitution of India and the laws of Parliament in the field of financial administration. • This is the reason why Dr. B R Ambedkar said that the CAG shall be the most important Officer under the Constitution of India.