1. Who advises the Government of India on legal matters?
(a) Attorney General
(b) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
(c) Chairman, Law Commission
(d) None of them
[49thB.P.S.C. (Pre) 2000, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]
Ans. (a) Attorney General
- The Indian Constitution states that it is the Attorney General’s job to provide legal advice to the Government of India and do other legal tasks.
- The Attorney General is the highest legal officer of the Government of India and is appointed by the President, who must choose someone who is qualified to be a Supreme Court Judge.
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2. Who among the following holds his/her office during the pleasure of the President?
(a) Comptroller and Auditor General of India
(b) Chief Election Commissioner
(c) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(d) Attorney General of India
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]
Ans. (d) Attorney General of India
- The Indian Constitution states that it is the responsibility of the Attorney General to provide legal advice to the Government of India and carry out other legal tasks.
- The Attorney General is the highest law officer of the Government of India.
- The President will appoint a person who is eligible to be a Judge of the Supreme Court to be the Attorney General of India.
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3. How is the Attorney General of India appointed?
(a) By the Parliament
(b) By the President
(c) By the President on the recommendation of the Parliament
(d) By the Chief Justice
(e) By the Speaker of Lok Sabha
Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2013
Ans. (b) By the President
- The Indian Constitution requires the Attorney General to give legal advice to the Government of India and also do anything related to law.
- They are the top lawyers of the Government.
- The President chooses someone who is qualified to be a judge in the Supreme Court to be the Attorney General.
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4. Who amongst the following is considered to be the first law officer of the Govt. of India?
(a) Chief Justice of India
(b) Solicitor-General
(c) Attorney-General
(d) Advocate-General
[U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Spl) (Pre) 2010, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]
Ans. (c) Attorney-General
- According to the Indian Constitution, the Attorney General is legally required to provide advice to the Government of India and carry out related duties.
- They are the most important legal officers of the Government of India and are appointed by the President, who must be qualified as a Judge of the Supreme Court.
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5. The Chief Legal Advisor to the Government of India is:
(a) Solicitor General of India
(b) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
(c) Secretary Ministry of Law
(d) Attorney General of India
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1995]
Ans. (d) Attorney General of India
- The Attorney General of India is the main lawyer who gives advice to the Government of India.
- When carrying out his duties, the Attorney General can speak in any court in India.
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6. Who among the following shall have the right of audience in all courts in the territory of India in the performance of his duties?
(a) Advocates General
(b) Attorney General
(c) Additional Advocates General
(d) None of the above
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]
Ans. (b) Attorney General
- The Attorney General of India is the main legal advisor to the government.
- He has the right to speak in all courts in India.
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7. Consider the following statements about the Attorney General of India:
1. He is appointed by the President of India
2. He must have the same qualifications as are required for a Judge of the Supreme Court
3. He must be a member of either House of Parliament
4. He can be removed by impeachment by Parliament
Which of these statements are correct?
Code :
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2,3 and 4
(d) 3 and 4
[U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2014, I.A.S. (Pre) 2000]
Ans. (a) 1 and 2
- Article 88 of the Indian Constitution talks about the rights of Ministers and the Attorney General in relation to the Houses of Parliament.
- Ministers and the Attorney General can speak and be involved in the proceedings of either House, joint sessions, and any parliamentary committees they are part of, but they cannot vote.
- The President chooses someone who is qualified to be a Supreme Court Judge to be the Attorney General and can remove them.
- Statements 1 and 2 are right, but statements 3 and 4 are wrong.
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8. Consider the following statements in the context of the Attorney General of India :
1. The President shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court.
2. The Attorney General shall receive such remuneration as the Parliament may determine.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Codes :
(a) Only 1 is correct
(b) Only 2 is correct
(c) Both 1 and 2 are correct
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]
Ans. (a) Only 1 is correct
- The President of India will appoint someone who is qualified to be a Judge of the Supreme Court to be the highest law officer in India, known as the Attorney-General.
- The Attorney-General’s job will last for as long as the President wants and they will get paid whatever salary the President decides.
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9. Who can attend either House of Parliament without being a member?
(a) Chief Justice of India
(b) Attorney General of India
(c) Chief Election Commissioner
(d) Chairman of National Human Rights Commission
[Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2003, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2003]
Ans. (b) Attorney General of India
- The President of India will appoint someone who is qualified to be a Supreme Court judge to be the highest legal officer in India, known as the Attorney-General.
- The Attorney-General will remain in office as long as the President wishes and will get paid an amount set by the President.
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10. Who among the following can participate in the proceedings of both the Houses of Parliament?
(a) Vice-President
(b) Solicitor-General
(c) Chief Justice
(d) Attorney-General
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]
Ans. (d) Attorney-General
- The Attorney-General can take part in the meetings of either house of Parliament even though they are not members.
- The Vice-President can also be part of this, but if a motion is being discussed to remove them from the post of chair of the Rajya Sabha, they are no longer the ex-officio chair of the Rajya Sabha.
- During this time, they can still be part of the house and speak.
- If it is about taking part in the proceedings of both Houses of Parliament, then the Attorney-General will be there since the Vice-President only takes part in the Rajya Sabha.
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11. As a Non-Member who can participate in the proceedings of either House of Parliament.
(a) Vice-President
(b) Chief Justice
(c) Attorney General
(d) Chief Election Commissioner
[48th to 52nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008, 60th to 62nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2016]
Ans. (a & c) Vice-President, Attorney General
- The Attorney-General can join any session of Parliament even though they are not a member.
- The Vice-President can also take part in the session but if a motion to remove him from the post of chairman of the Rajya Sabha is discussed, he can no longer be the chairman of it.
- He can still be a part of the House and talk there, but only the Attorney-General can join both Houses.
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12. Who among the following has the right to address the Parliament?
(a) Attorney General of India
(b) Chief Election Commissioner of India
(c) Chief Justice of India
(d) National Security Advisor
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]
Ans. (a) Attorney General of India
- The Attorney General of India has the right to address the Parliament.
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13. Consider the following statements: The Attorney General of India can –
1. take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha.
2. be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha.
3. speak in the Lok Sabha.
4. vote in the Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) 2 and 4
(c) 1,2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3
[I.A.S. (Pre) 2013]
Ans. (c) 1,2 and 3
- The Attorney General of India is in a role similar to any minister in Parliament.
- He can be involved in the discussions in either house.
- He is able to be part of any committee of Parliament.
- He is allowed to speak in Parliament, but not to vote.
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14. Solicitor General of India is ……..?
(a) Government Advocate
(b) The Legal officer of the President
(c) Legal Advisor
(d) Administrative Officer
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1991]
Ans. (c) Legal Advisor
- The Solicitor General of India is lower in rank than the Attorney General of India.
- The Solicitor General is the second highest law officer in the nation and helps the Attorney General.
- He is also helped by a few Additional Solicitors General of India.
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15. The Solicitor General of India is:
(a) An Administrative Officer
(b) A Legal Adviser
(c) An adviser to the Prime Minister
(d) A law officer for giving advice to the President of India
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1994]
Ans. (b) A Legal Adviser
- The Solicitor General of India is a lawyer who works under the Attorney General of India.
- The Solicitor General of India is supported by a few other lawyers known as Additional Solicitor Generals of India.
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16. Who advises the State Government on legal matters?
(a) Attorney-General
(b) Advocate-General
(c) Solicitor-General
(d) Chief Justice of the High Court
[45th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001]
Ans. (b) Advocate-General
- The Governor of each State must choose a person who is capable of becoming a High Court Judge to be an Advocate-General for the State.
- It is the Advocate-General’s job to give legal advice to the State Government.
- The Governor has control over the Advocate-General’s job and they are the first source of legal advice for the State Government.
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17. Who among the following is the legal adviser of a State Government?
(a) The Advocate-General
(b) The Attorney-General
(c) The Solicitor-General
(d) The Comptroller and Auditor General
[U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2015, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014, R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2003]
Ans. (a) The Advocate-General
- The Governor of each State must appoint a person who is qualified to be a High Court Judge to be the Advocate-General for the State.
- The Advocate-General’s job is to give the State Government advice on legal matters.
- The Advocate-General will be in office as long as the Governor wants them to be.
- The Advocate-General is the State Government’s first legal advisor.
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18. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is appointed by
(a) President
(b) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(c) Chairman of Planning Commission
(d) Finance Minister
[U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2001]
Ans. (a) President
- The Constitution of India states that the President of India will appoint a Comptroller and Auditor-General with a warrant signed by them.
- This role can only be removed in the same manner as a Supreme Court Judge.
- The Comptroller and Auditor-General will audit all government receipts and expenditures in India and send the report to the President.
- They will also audit the State Governments and send the report to the Governor of the State.
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19. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is the Comptroller and Auditor General of India appointed?
(a) Article 146
(b) Article 147
(c) Article 148
(d) Article 149
[U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2015]
Ans. (c) Article 148
- According to Article 148 (1) of the Constitution of India, the President appoints the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India with a warrant under his hand and seal.
- This person can only be removed in the same way and for the same reasons as a Supreme Court Judge.
- The Comptroller and Auditor-General audits the money spent and received by the Government of India and sends the report to the President.
- Additionally, they audit the money spent and received by the State Governments and send the report to the Governor of the State.
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20. The Reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India relating to the accounts of the Union are submitted first of all to which of the following?
(a) The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee
(b) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(c) Law Minister of India
(d) President of India
[U.P. Lower Sub. (Mains) 2013]
Ans. (d) President of India
- The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India will give reports about the accounts of the Union to the president, and the president will make sure the reports are given to both houses of Parliament.
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21. The office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India was created –
(a) Through an Act of the Parliament
(b) By the Constitution
(c) Through a Cabinet Resolution
(d) None of the above
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]
Ans. (b) By the Constitution
- The Constitution of India states that the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India are appointed by the President and can only be removed from office in the same way as a Supreme Court Judge.
- The Comptroller and Auditor-General audits all money received and spent by the Indian Government and sends the report to the President.
- He also audits all receipts and expenditures of the State Governments and sends the report to the Governor of the State.
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22. The tenure of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is –
(a) 4 years
(b) 5 Years
(c) 6 years
(d) 7 Years
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1993]
Ans. (c) 6 years
- The salary and other work conditions of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India will be decided by the Parliament.
- This person holds office for a term of 6 years or until they reach 65 years old, whichever comes first.
- This is according to the CAG Duties, Power, and Conditions Act of 1971.
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23. Which of the following is not true about the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
(a) He is appointed by the President
(b) His salary is equal to that of the Judge of Supreme Court
(c) He is disqualified for any further Government office after retirement
(d) He can be removed by the President.
[U.P.P.S.C. (R.I.) 2014]
Ans. (d) He can be removed by the President.
- The Constitution of India states that the President will appoint a Comptroller and Auditor-General of India and they can only be removed in the same way as a Supreme Court Judge.
- According to the Constitution and the Comptroller and Auditor General’s Act, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India will receive the same salary as the Supreme Court Judges.
- Furthermore, after they leave office, they are not allowed to take any other government post.
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24. The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India can be removed from his office in like manner as
(a) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(b) Attorney General of India
(c) Judge of the Supreme Court
(d) Chairman of Union Public Service Commission
[R.A.S/R.T.S. (Pre)2018]
Ans. (c) Judge of the Supreme Court
- The Constitution of India and the Comptroller and Auditor General’s Act both say that the Comptroller and Auditor General of India’s salary is the same as the judges of the Supreme Court.
- Article 148(4) also states that the Comptroller and Auditor General are not allowed to take any office in either the Government of India or any State after they are no longer in office.
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25. Which one of the following duties is not performed by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
(a) To audit and report on all expenditures from the Consolidated Fund of India
(b) To audit and report on all expenditure from the Contingency Funds and Public Accounts
(c) To audit and report on all trading, manufacturing, profit and loss accounts
(d) To control the receipt and issue of public money, and to ensure that the public revenue is lodged in the Exchequer
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2004, I.A.S. (Pre) 2001]
Ans. (d) To control the receipt and issue of public money, and to ensure that the public revenue is lodged in the Exchequer
- The CAG is the head of the IA&AD and is given authority to audit the Union and State Governments according to Articles 148-151 of the Indian Constitution.
- The CAG’s duties, powers, and working conditions are outlined in the CAG (Duties, Powers and Conditions of Service) Act of 1971.
- The statutory duties of the CAG include audit of –
- Receipts and expenditures of the Union and the State Governments are accounted for in the respective Consolidated Funds.
- Transactions relating to the Contingency Funds (created for use in emergency circumstances) and the Public Accounts (used mainly for loans, deposits, and remittances).
- Trading, manufacturing, profit and loss accounts and balance sheets, and other subsidiary accounts kept in any Government Department.
- Accounts of stores and stock kept in Government Organizations, Government Companies, and Government Corporations whose statutes provide an audit by the CAG.
- Authorities and bodies substantially financed from the Consolidated Funds of the Union and the States.
- Anybody or authority even though not substantially financed from the Consolidated Fund at the request of the President or the Governor.
- Accounts of bodies and authorities receiving loans and grants from the Government for specific purposes.
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26. Consider the following statements:
(i) It shall be the duty of the Comptroller and auditor general to audit all receipts which are payable to the Consolidated Fund of India.
(ii) The Comptroller and Auditor General shall have the authority to audit and report on the accounts of stores or stock kept in any office or department of the Union or a State.
Choose the correct statement.
(a) Both (i) and (ii) are incorrect
(b) Both (i) and (ii) are correct
(c) (i) is incorrect but (ii) is correct
(d) (i) is correct but (ii) is incorrect
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]
Ans. (b) Both (i) and (ii) are correct
- The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is the leader of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department.
- This position is given to them by the Constitution of India.
- The CAG’s duties, powers, and rules for their job are all listed in the CAG (Duties, Powers, and Conditions of Service) Act from 1971.
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27. In India, other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for the intended purpose, what is the importance of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)?
1. CAG exercises exchequer control on behalf of the Parliament when the President of India declares a national emergency/financial emergency.
2. CAG reports on the execution of projects or programs by the ministries are discussed by the Public Accounts Committee.
3. Information from CAG reports can be used by investigating agencies to press charges against those who have violated the law while managing public finances.
4. While dealing with the audit and accounting of government companies, CAG has certain judicial powers for prosecuting those who violate the law.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 3 and 4
(b) Only 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
[I.A.S. (Pre) 2012]
Ans. (c) 2 and 3
- The CAG of India is a constitutionally-created authority that checks the money given to and spent by the Indian government and state governments.
- The CAG also looks into how projects and programs are run and reports this to the Public Accounts Committee.
- If any wrongdoing is found in the CAG’s reports, action can be taken.
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28. The ultimate responsibility of taking due action on the comments of the Comptroller and Auditor General vests with
(a) President of India
(b) Supreme Court
(c) Parliament
(d) National Development Council
[U.P.R.O./ A.R.O. (Mains) 2014]
Ans. (c) Parliament
- The Parliament has the final say in what happens with the Comptroller and Auditor General’s reports. The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament discusses these reports in great detail. Article 151 (1) of the Constitution relates to the CAG’s audit reports. The reports from the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India about the Union’s accounts will be given to the President, who will then present them in both Houses of Parliament.
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29. Who amongst the following attends the meetings of the Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament?
(a) Attorney General of India
(b) Solicitor General of India
(c) Comptroller and Auditor General of India
(d) None of the above
U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2011
Ans. (c) Comptroller and Auditor General of India
- The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is required to attend the meetings of the Public Account Committee of the Parliament, as prescribed by Article 149 which outlines the duties and powers he must perform and exercise.
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30. Which Article of the Constitution prescribes the duties of the comptroller and Auditor General of India?
(a) Article 146
(b) Article 147
(c) Article 148
(d) Article 149
[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]
Ans. (d) Article 149
- The Comptroller and Auditor General of India go to the meetings of the Public Account Committee of Parliament.
- Article 149 outlines the duties and responsibilities that the Comptroller and Auditor General of India has to carry out.
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31. The Comptroller and Auditor General are appointed by the President. He can be removed –
(a) By the President
(b) On an address from both Houses of Parliament
(c) By the Supreme Court
(d) On the recommendation of the President by the Supreme Court
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]
Ans. (*)
- Article 148(1) of the Constitution of India states that the President appoints the Comptroller and Auditor-General and can only remove them in the same way and for the same reasons as a Supreme Court Judge.
- According to Article 124(4), a Supreme Court Judge can only be removed by a President after an address from both Houses of Parliament with a majority of total members and two-thirds of those present and voting.
- This means that the Comptroller and Auditor General can be removed by the President after an address to both Houses of Parliament.
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32. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is a friend and guide of:
(a) Select Committee
(b) Estimates Committee
(c) Prime Minister
(d) Public Accounts Committee
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]
Ans. (d) Public Accounts Committee
- The people from the different Ministries show up in front of the Public Accounts Committees when they look at the Accounts and Audit Reports about their Ministries.
- The CAG helps the PAC by attending their meetings and giving them advice.
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33. The Public Accounts Committee of the Indian Parliament scrutinizes the
(a) Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
(b) Consolidated Fund of India
(c) Public Account of India
(d) Contingency Fund of India
[U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]
Ans. (a) Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
- The representatives from the different Ministries come before the Public Accounts Committees when they are looking into the financial statements and audit reports related to their ministries.
- The CAG is like a mentor to the PAC and attends their meetings to help them make decisions.
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34. 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 the year.
(a) 1972
(b) 1976
(c) 1980
(d) 1987
[U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Mains) 2004]
Ans. (b) 1976
- In 1976, the CAG Duties, Powers, and Condition Act, of 1971 was changed so that Accounts and Audits were no longer connected and the Comptroller and Auditor General were no longer responsible for making the Accounts.
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35. Consider the following statements:
1. The Advocate General of a State in India is appointed by the President of India on the recommendation of the Governor of the concerned State.
2. As provided in the Civil Procedure Code, High Courts have original appellate and advisory jurisdiction at the State level.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
[I.A.S. (Pre) 2009]
Ans. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
- In India, the Advocate General is an adviser to the State Government appointed by the Governor.
- This position is created by the country’s Constitution and is similar to the Attorney General of India at the federal level.
- The Advocate General of the State is not appointed by the President.
- Article 177 allows them to take part in the State Legislature’s proceedings but they cannot vote.
- According to the Civil Procedure Code, the High Courts don’t have original, appellate, or advisory jurisdiction at the state level.
- That power is given exclusively to the Supreme Court under Article 143.
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36. Who is called the Guardian of Public Purse?
(a) President
(b) Comptroller and Auditor General
(c) Parliament
(d) Council of Ministers
[U.P. P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]
Ans. (b) Comptroller and Auditor General
- The Constitution of India states that a special office called the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) is to be created.
- The CAG is the leader of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department and is responsible for managing public funds.
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37. C.A.G. (Comptroller and Auditor General) of India acts as
(a) The Guardian of people’s liberties.
(b) The Guardian of Public Finance.
(c) The Chief Legal Advisor of the Government.
(d) The guardian of all these.
[Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Mains) 2007]
Ans. (b) The Guardian of Public Finance.
- The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India looks after public money and makes sure that not even a single penny of the Consolidated Fund of India or of any State is spent without the approval of the Legislature.
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38. Assertion (A): The Duty of the Comptroller and Auditor General is not merely to ensure the legality of expenditure but also its propriety.
Reason (R): He has to uphold the Constitution and the Laws of Parliament in the field of financial administration.
(a) (A) is false but (R) is true
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(c) (A) is true but (R) is false
(d) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A)
[R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2021]
Ans. (b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
- The Comptroller and Auditor General is an independent position established by the government.
- They are responsible for checking the finances of the Government of India and the State Governments.
- Audit of Central and State Government Public Sector Undertakings and other autonomous bodies and authorities which are financed from Government funds.
- Audit of receipts of Union or of States.
- Audit of accounts stores and stock.
- Audit of companies and corporations.
- The main goals of auditing involve making sure that financial management and public administration are following legal rules, operating in a regular way, being cost-effective, and working efficiently and effectively. This is done mainly by assessing:-
- whether the financial statements are properly prepared, are complete in all respects, and are presented with adequate disclosures (financial audit).
- whether the provisions of the Constitution, the applicable laws, rules, and regulations made thereunder and various orders and instructions issued by competent authority are being complied with (compliance audit).
- The extent to which an activity, program, or organization operates economically, efficiently, and effectively (performance audit).
- Hence, option (2) is correct.
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39. Which of the following options is not correct? Public Finance Studies the financial activities of the Government. It consists of ………
(a) Analysis of Public Expenditure
(b) Public Revenue
(c) Financial Administration
(d) Functioning of Commercial Bank
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]
Ans. (d) Functioning of Commercial Bank
- Public Finance is the area of Economics that looks at how the Government manages money.
- It involves studying Government income and spending, as well as making changes to either of these to achieve positive results and avoid negative ones.
- It is distinct from the function of commercial banks.
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40. Girish Chandra Murmu has become India’s:
(a) 12th Comptroller & Auditor General
(b) 13th Comptroller & Auditor General
(c) 14th Comptroller & Auditor General
(d) 15th Comptroller & Auditor General
[Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]
Ans. (c) 14th Comptroller & Auditor General
- The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) is the highest authority in charge of checking the spending of both the Central and State Governments.
- According to the Constitution of India, the CAG is appointed by the President of India and can only be removed in the same way as a Supreme Court Judge.
- All costs of running the CAG, including allowances, salaries, and pensions, are paid for by the Indian government.
- Girish Chandra Murmu is the current CAG of India.
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