The Attorney-General and the C.A.G. One Liner Questions & Answers

Question Answer
1 Who advises the Government of India on legal matters? Attorney General
2 Who holds his/her office during the pleasure of the President? Attorney General of India
3 How is the Attorney General of India appointed? By the President
4 Who is considered to be the first law officer of the Govt. of India? Attorney-General
5 Who shall have the right of audience in all courts in the territory of India in the performance of his duties? Attorney General
6 Who can participate in the proceedings of both the Houses of Parliament? Attorney General of India
7 Who has the right to address the Parliament? Attorney General of India
8 Who advises the State Government on legal matters? Advocate-General
9 Who appoints the Comptroller and Auditor General of India? President
10 Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is the Comptroller and Auditor General of India appointed? Article 148
11 The Reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India relating to the accounts of the Union are submitted first of all to whom? President of India
12 The office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India was created by – The Constitution
13 How long the tenure of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is – 6 years
14 The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India can be removed from his office in like manner as – Judge of the Supreme Court
15 The ultimate responsibility of taking due action on the comments of the Comptroller and Auditor General vests with – Parliament
16 Who attends the meetings of the Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament? Comptroller and Auditor General of India
17 Which Article of the Constitution prescribes the duties of the comptroller and Auditor General of India? Article 149
18 The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is a friend and guide of – Public Accounts Committee
19 The Public Accounts Committee of the Indian Parliament scrutinizes the – Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
20 The Amendment to (the CAG Duties, Power, and Condition of Service Act) 1971 separates Accounts from Audit and relieves the CAG of his responsibility in the matters of preparation of Accounts. The amendments were made in which year? 1976
21 Who is called the Guardian of Public Purse? Comptroller and Auditor General
22 Girish Chandra Murmu has become India’s – 14th Comptroller & Auditor General