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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

What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha?

लोकसभा का कार्यकाल कितने वर्षों का होता है?

आपातकाल की घोषणा के लिए केंद्रीय सरकार को अतिरिक्त शक्तियाँ किस अनुच्छेद द्वारा दी जाती हैं?

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

लोकसभा के सदस्यों के लिए न्यूनतम आयु क्या है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the official language of the Union?

Who is considered the "father of the Indian Constitution"?

Who appoints the members of the Finance Commission of India?

न्यायपालिका की नियुक्ति में पुनरीक्षण किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

सूचना का अधिकार किस अधिनियम के अंतर्गत आता है?