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CAG of India — Comprehensive Quiz

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Guardian of the Public Purse: The CAG's Audit Powers and Constitutional Independence•medium•15 questions•~15 min

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Question 01

easy

Which constitutional article establishes the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?

Question 02

easy

The CAG of India holds office for a term of six years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier. How can the CAG be removed from office?

Question 03

medium

Which of the following correctly describes why the administrative expenses of the CAG's office are charged to the Consolidated Fund of India?

Question 04

easy

After retiring from the office of CAG, can the incumbent be appointed to a government position?

Question 05

medium

Consider the following statements about the CAG's audit functions: 1. The CAG's legal and regulatory audit is obligatory. 2. The propriety audit — examining the wisdom and economy of expenditure — is also obligatory. 3. The CAG cannot demand particulars of secret service expenditure. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 06

medium

A key distinction between the CAG of India and the CAG of Britain is that:

Question 07

medium

The CAG submits three types of audit reports to the President. Which of the following correctly describes the 'Appropriation Accounts' report?

Question 08

easy

Under Article 151 of the Constitution, the CAG submits his audit reports on Union accounts to the President. To whom does the CAG submit audit reports on state accounts?

Question 09

hard

Which of the following public sector entities are subjected exclusively to private audit with no involvement of the CAG?

Question 10

hard

The Audit Board established in 1968 as part of the CAG's office was set up on the recommendations of which body?

Question 11

medium

Paul H. Appleby, in his reports on Indian administration, recommended which of the following regarding the CAG?

Question 12

medium

With respect to the certification of net proceeds of any tax or duty, which of the following is correct?

Question 13

easy

Which parliamentary committee does the CAG serve as guide, friend, and philosopher to?

Question 14

medium

The CAG's (Duties, Powers and Conditions of Service) Act, 1971 was amended in 1976 primarily to:

Question 15

hard

Consider the following about the independence of the CAG: 1. His salary is charged to the Consolidated Fund of India, not subject to Parliament's vote. 2. His service conditions can be changed by the President at any time after appointment. 3. No minister can represent the CAG in Parliament or be held responsible for his actions. Which statements are correct?

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