In India, other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for the intended purpose, what is the importance of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)? 1. CAG exercises exchequer control on behalf of the Parliament when the President of India declares national emergency/financial emergency. 2. CAG reports on the execution of projects or programmes by the ministries are discussed by the Public Accounts Committee. 3. Information from CAG reports can be used by investigating agencies to press charges against those who have violated the law while managing public finances. 4. While dealing with the audit and accounting of government companies, CAG has certain judicial powers for prosecuting those who violate the law. Which of the statement given above is correct?

Consider statements about the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India: I. The CAG shall be appointed by the President of India. II. The CAG is not eligible for further office under the Governm…

According to the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the President to present which of the following on the desk of the Parliament? 1. Recommendations of Union Finance Commission. 2. Report of t…

Consider the following statements : 1. The duties of the Attorney General of India are to give advice to the Government of India upon such legal matters, and to perform such other duties of a legal c…

Which of the following statements regarding Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is/are correct? 1. CAG is appointed by the President of India by warrant under his hand and seal 2. CAG hold…

Which among the following is not true about the Comptroller and Auditor General of India? I. The administrative expenses of his office are subject to vote of Parliament. II. He is not eligible for fu…