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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

संघीय परिषद का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में है?

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

राजनीतिक दलों की स्वतंत्रता किस अनुच्छेद में सुनिश्चित की गई है?

न्यायिक समीक्षा मुख्यतः किन के खिलाफ की जाती है?

Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian Constitution?

Who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

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

भारतीय संसद में सर्वोच्च विधायी प्राधिकारी कौन है?

विधान सभा के चुनाव में किस निर्वाचन प्रणाली का उपयोग होता है?