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Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

A constitutional authority (Article 148) who audits central and state government accounts, ensuring public funds’ accountability. Appointed by the President for a six-year term or until age 65, the CAG enjoys security of tenure and is removable only via a process akin to Supreme Court judges. Through reports laid before Parliament/state legislatures, the CAG scrutinizes expenditure for conformity with the law, detecting waste, fraud, or inefficiency. This oversight extends to government companies, autonomous bodies, and, occasionally, local bodies. The CAG’s independence is pivotal for financial discipline in governance. Its observations prompt legislative committees to demand corrective measures, strengthening fiscal transparency.

Practice Questions

राज्यसभा की कार्यप्रणाली किस पर आधारित है?

What is the maximum number of members in the Legislative Assembly of a state?

न्यायपालिका के निर्णयों की binding प्रभावशीलता किस पर आधारित है?

न्यायपालिका की संरचना में किसका प्रमुख योगदान होता है?

Who was the first woman President of the Indian National Congress?

संसद सदस्यों की योग्यता किस अनुच्छेद में निर्धारित है?

संविधान सभा की अंतिम बैठक किस वर्ष हुई थी?

Who appoints the members of the Election Commission of India?

Which is the largest state in India by area?

संसद की कार्यप्रणाली का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में मिलता है?