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Q: Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?
  • A. Article 343
  • B. Article 148
  • C. Article 124
  • D. Article 110
Correct Answer: Option B - The Article 148 of the Indian Constitution states about Comptroller and Auditor General of India. He/she is appointed by President by warrant under his hand and seal. He shall be removed from his office in like manner and on like grounds as a judge of the supreme court. He has a tenure of 6 years or upto 65 years of age (whichever is earlier). CAG is also termed as the "Guardian of Public Finance of India". He is empowered to audit all receipts and expenditure of the government of Indian and the state governments. He does not audit the receipts and expenditures of local bodies G.C. Murmu is the present CAG of India.
B. The Article 148 of the Indian Constitution states about Comptroller and Auditor General of India. He/she is appointed by President by warrant under his hand and seal. He shall be removed from his office in like manner and on like grounds as a judge of the supreme court. He has a tenure of 6 years or upto 65 years of age (whichever is earlier). CAG is also termed as the "Guardian of Public Finance of India". He is empowered to audit all receipts and expenditure of the government of Indian and the state governments. He does not audit the receipts and expenditures of local bodies G.C. Murmu is the present CAG of India.

Explanations:

The Article 148 of the Indian Constitution states about Comptroller and Auditor General of India. He/she is appointed by President by warrant under his hand and seal. He shall be removed from his office in like manner and on like grounds as a judge of the supreme court. He has a tenure of 6 years or upto 65 years of age (whichever is earlier). CAG is also termed as the "Guardian of Public Finance of India". He is empowered to audit all receipts and expenditure of the government of Indian and the state governments. He does not audit the receipts and expenditures of local bodies G.C. Murmu is the present CAG of India.