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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

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the amendment process?

संसद सदस्यों का वेतन का निर्धारण किसकी स्वीकृति से होता है?

Which of the following is the longest serving Chief Minister in India?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Union List of the Indian Constitution?

आपातकाल में संसद के सदनों में कितने प्रतिशत मतों की आवश्यकता होती है?

संविधान के किस अनुच्छेद में मौलिक अधिकारों का विवरण है?

What is the maximum number of members in the Lok Sabha?

Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?

न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए किस प्रावधान को शामिल किया गया है?

राज्यपाल के कर्तव्य किस अनुच्छेद में दिए गए हैं?