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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

प्रधानमंत्री का कार्यकाल कितने वर्षों का होता है?

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

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the protection of rights of minorities?

Which of the following is a Directive Principle of State Policy in India?

आपातकाल की घोषणा के लिए प्रत्येक सदन में कितने प्रतिशत मतों की आवश्यकता होती है?

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

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian federal system?

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

Who can remove the President of India from office?

विधान सभा अध्यक्ष की योग्यता किस आधार पर निर्धारित होती है?