With respect to the Western Zonal Council, consider the following statements:
It includes Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Goa.
Its headquarters is in Mumbai.
The council is chaired by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A1 and 2 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 only
D1, 2, and 3
Related Questions:
Consider the following statements regarding the CAG’s constitutional role:
Statement I: The CAG is described as a bulwark of India’s democratic system.
Statement II: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar called the CAG the most important officer under the Constitution.
Statement III: The CAG’s role is limited to auditing central government accounts only.
Which of the following is correct?
Which of the following statements is/are correct about the CAG’s audit reports?
i. The CAG submits three audit reports to the President: appropriation accounts, finance accounts, and public undertakings.
ii. The Public Accounts Committee examines the CAG’s reports and submits its findings to the state legislature.
iii. No minister can represent the CAG in Parliament.
iv. The CAG’s audit reports on state accounts are submitted to the state legislature directly by the CAG.
Which of the following statements about the CAG’s independence is/are not correct?
i. The CAG’s salary and service conditions can be altered to his/her disadvantage after appointment.
ii. The CAG is eligible for further office under the Government of India after ceasing to hold office.
iii. The administrative expenses of the CAG’s office are subject to the vote of Parliament.
Assertion (A): The CAG cannot audit secret service expenditure and must accept a certificate from the competent authority as proof of legal expenditure.
Reason (R): Secret service expenditure is exempt from CAG audit to protect national security and confidentiality.
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