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Which of the following statements about the CAG’s role and constitutional provisions is/are correct?
i. The CAG is described as the guardian of the public purse by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
ii. The duties and powers of the CAG are prescribed under Article 148 of the Constitution.
iii. The CAG submits three audit reports to the President, which are examined by the Public Accounts Committee.
iv. The CAG audits the accounts of all corporations without requiring statutory provisions.
Which of the following statements about the Audit Board under the CAG is/are not correct?
i. The Audit Board was established in 1968 on the recommendation of the Administrative Reforms Committee.
ii. The Audit Board consists of five members, including a Chairman.
iii. The Chairman and members of the Audit Board are appointed by the President.
Which of the following statements about the CAG’s powers is/are not correct?
i. The CAG can demand details of secret service expenditure from executive agencies.
ii. The CAG has the authority to question any person in charge of an office under audit.
iii. The CAG’s certificate on the net proceeds of any tax or duty is subject to review by the Parliament.
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.
Which of the following statements about the CAG’s duties is/are not correct?
i. The CAG audits the accounts of all local bodies without requiring a request from the President or Governor.
ii. The CAG compiles and maintains the accounts of both the Central and state governments.
iii. The CAG acts as a guide, friend, and philosopher to the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament.
Which of the following statements about the CAG is/are not correct?
i. The CAG is considered one of the bulwarks of the democratic system, alongside the Supreme Court, Election Commission, and UPSC.
ii. The CAG’s salary is equivalent to that of the Chief Justice of India.
iii. The CAG submits audit reports on state accounts to the President of India.
Which of the following statements about the CAG’s powers and limitations is/are correct?
i. The CAG can inspect any office or department subject to his/her audit and call for any records or documents.
ii. The CAG has the authority to audit secret service expenditure without requiring a certificate from the competent authority.
iii. The CAG decides the extent and manner of the audit.
iv. The CAG certifies the net proceeds of any tax or duty, and this certificate is final.
Which of the following statements regarding the CAG’s audit reports is/are correct?
i. The CAG submits three audit reports: appropriation accounts, finance accounts, and public undertakings.
ii. The CAG’s audit reports on state accounts are submitted to the President, who presents them to the state legislature.
iii. The Public Accounts Committee examines the CAG’s appropriation and finance audit reports, while the Committee on Public Undertakings examines the public undertakings report.
iv. No minister can represent the CAG in Parliament for the audit reports.
Which of the following statements about the duties of the CAG is/are correct?
i. The CAG audits all expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India, Consolidated Fund of each state, Contingency Fund of India and of each state, and the Public Accounts.
ii. The CAG audits the accounts of government companies as per the Companies Act.
iii. The CAG compiles and maintains the accounts of the Central Government.
iv. The CAG advises the President on the form in which the accounts of the Centre and states should be kept.
Which of the following statements regarding the independence of the CAG is/are correct?
i. The CAG’s salary and service conditions are determined by the President after consultation with the CAG.
ii. The CAG is not eligible for further office under the Government of India or any state after ceasing to hold office.
iii. The administrative expenses of the CAG’s office are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India.
iv. The CAG holds office at the pleasure of the President.
Which of the following statements about the appointment and tenure of the CAG is/are correct?
i. The CAG is appointed by the President of India and holds office for a term of 6 years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier.
ii. The CAG can be removed by the President without any parliamentary approval.
iii. The CAG takes an oath before the President to uphold the Constitution and perform duties without fear or favour.
iv. The CAG can resign by submitting a resignation letter to the Prime Minister.
Consider the following statements about the Audit Board and historical context:
(i) The Audit Board was established in 1968 and consists of three members appointed by the CAG.
(ii) V. Narahari Rao was the first CAG of independent India, serving from 1948 to 1954.
(iii) The CAG’s (Duties, Powers and Conditions of Service) Act was enacted in 1976.
Which of the statement(s) is/are NOT TRUE?
Consider the following statements about the CAG’s audit reports:
(i) The CAG submits audit reports on state accounts to the President for presentation to the state legislature.
(ii) The Public Accounts Committee examines the CAG’s audit reports and reports its findings to Parliament.
(iii) No Minister can represent the CAG in Parliament.
Which of the statement(s) is/are NOT TRUE?
Consider the following statements about the CAG’s powers:
(i) The CAG has the authority to inspect any office or department subject to his/her audit.
(ii) The CAG can demand detailed accounts of secret service expenditure from executive agencies.
(iii) The CAG certifies the net proceeds of taxes and duties, and this certification is final.
Which of the statement(s) is/are NOT TRUE?
Consider the following statements about the CAG’s duties:
(i) The CAG audits all expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India and each state.
(ii) The CAG compiles and maintains the accounts of the Central Government.
(iii) The CAG submits audit reports on public undertakings to the Prime Minister.
Which of the statement(s) is/are NOT TRUE?
Consider the following statements about the CAG’s appointment and removal:
(i) The CAG is appointed by the President and can resign by submitting a letter to the Prime Minister.
(ii) The CAG can be removed by the President in the same manner as a Supreme Court judge.
(iii) The CAG’s salary is equivalent to that of a Supreme Court judge, as determined by the Parliament.
Which of the statement(s) is/are NOT TRUE?
Consider the following statements about the historical and current context of the CAG:
(i) V. Narahari Rao was the first CAG of independent India, serving from 1948 to 1954.
(ii) K. Sanjay Murthy is the 15th CAG of India, appointed in November 2024.
(iii) The CAG’s (Duties, Powers and Conditions of Service) Act was enacted in 1971.
(iv) The Audit Board was established in 1976 to oversee technical audits.
Which of these statement(s) is/are correct?
Consider the following statements about the CAG’s independence and functioning:
(i) The CAG does not hold office at the pleasure of the President, though appointed by him/her.
(ii) The administrative expenses of the CAG’s office are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India.
(iii) The CAG can demand details of secret service expenditure from executive agencies.
(iv) The CAG acts as a guide, friend, and philosopher to the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament.
Which of these statement(s) is/are correct?
Consider the following statements about the CAG’s audit responsibilities:
(i) The CAG audits all receipts of the Centre and states to ensure effective checks on revenue assessment, collection, and allocation.
(ii) The CAG audits the accounts of local bodies only when requested by the President or Governor.
(iii) The CAG’s certificate on the net proceeds of any tax or duty is final, as per Article 279.
(iv) The CAG submits audit reports on state accounts directly to the state legislature.
Which of these statement(s) is/are correct?
Consider the following statements about the CAG’s powers and duties:
(i) The CAG audits the accounts of all government companies as per the provisions of the Companies Act.
(ii) The CAG advises the President on the form in which the accounts of the Centre and states should be maintained, as per Article 150.
(iii) The CAG has the power to decide the extent and manner of audit for any audited entity.
(iv) The CAG compiles and maintains the accounts of both the Central and state governments.
Which of these statement(s) is/are correct?
Consider the following statements about the role and significance of the CAG:
(i) The CAG is described as the guardian of the public purse, controlling the financial system at both the Centre and state levels.
(ii) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar stated that the CAG is the most important officer under the Constitution of India.
(iii) The CAG is considered one of the bulwarks of India’s democratic system, alongside the Supreme Court, Election Commission, and Union Public Service Commission.
(iv) The CAG’s administrative expenses are subject to the vote of Parliament.
Which of these statement(s) is/are correct?
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Audit Board under the CAG?
(i) The Audit Board was established in 1968 on the recommendation of the Administrative Reforms Committee.
(ii) The Audit Board consists of five members, including a Chairman, all appointed by the CAG.
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the CAG’s audit reports?
(i) The CAG submits three audit reports to the President: on appropriation accounts, finance accounts, and public undertakings.
(ii) The CAG’s audit reports on state accounts are submitted directly to the state legislature by the CAG.
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the duties of the CAG?
(i) The CAG audits all transactions related to the Contingency Fund of India and the Public Account of India, as well as those of the states.
(ii) The CAG compiles and maintains the accounts of both the Central Government and state governments.
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the independence of the CAG?
(i) The CAG’s salary and service conditions are determined by the Parliament and cannot be altered to his/her disadvantage after appointment.
(ii) The CAG is eligible for further office under the Government of India or any state after ceasing to hold office.
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the appointment and tenure of the CAG?
(i) The CAG is appointed by the President of India and holds office for a term of 6 years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier.
(ii) The CAG can be removed by the President only on the grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity, following a resolution passed by both Houses of Parliament with a special majority.
Consider the following statements about the Advocate General:
(i) The Advocate General enjoys privileges and immunities similar to those of state legislature members.
(ii) The Advocate General’s appointment is made by the state legislature.
(iii) The Advocate General can prosecute cases in any court within the state.
(iv) The Advocate General’s term is linked to the tenure of the Governor.
Which of these statement(s) is/are correct?
onsider the following statements about the Advocate General:
(i) The Advocate General performs legal duties assigned by the Governor or conferred by the Constitution.
(ii) The Advocate General’s role is defined under Article 165 and Article 177 of the Constitution.
(iii) The Advocate General must have practiced as an advocate in a Supreme Court for at least 10 years.
(iv) The Advocate General submits their resignation to the state legislature.
Which of these statement(s) is/are correct?
Consider the following statements about the Advocate General:
(i) The Advocate General advises the state government on legal matters referred by the Governor.
(ii) The Advocate General must be a citizen of India and qualified to be a High Court judge.
(iii) The Advocate General’s removal process is detailed in Article 177 of the Constitution.
(iv) The Advocate General enjoys voting rights in the state legislature.
Which of these statement(s) is/are correct?
Consider the following statements about the Advocate General:
(i) The Advocate General is the highest law officer of the state, analogous to the Attorney General of India.
(ii) The Advocate General’s term of office is fixed at 5 years by the Constitution.
(iii) The Advocate General can participate in state legislature committee meetings without voting rights.
(iv) The Advocate General’s remuneration is determined by the state legislature.
Which of these statement(s) is/are correct?
Consider the following statements about the Advocate General:
(i) The Advocate General is appointed by the Governor under Article 165 of the Constitution.
(ii) The Advocate General enjoys all privileges and immunities available to members of the state legislature.
(iii) The Advocate General must resign when the state government changes, as per constitutional mandate.
(iv) The Advocate General has the right to appear before any court within the state.
Which of these statement(s) is/are correct?
Which among the following is correct regarding the remuneration of the Advocate General?
(i) The remuneration of the Advocate General is determined by the Governor and is not fixed by the Constitution.
(ii) The Advocate General’s remuneration is equivalent to that of a High Court judge as per constitutional mandate.
Which among the following is correct regarding the Advocate General’s duties?
(i) The Advocate General advises the state government on legal matters referred by the Governor and performs duties assigned by the Constitution or other laws.
(ii) The Advocate General has the authority to draft state legislation independently.
Which among the following is correct regarding the removal of the Advocate General?
(i) The Advocate General holds office at the pleasure of the Governor and can be removed at any time.
(ii) The Constitution specifies a fixed procedure for the removal of the Advocate General.
Which among the following is correct regarding the Advocate General’s rights in the state legislature?
(i) The Advocate General has the right to speak and participate in the proceedings of the state legislature or its committees but cannot vote.
(ii) The Advocate General enjoys the same powers as the Speaker of the state legislature in legislative proceedings.
Which among the following is correct regarding the qualifications of the Advocate General?
(i) Must be a citizen of India and have held a judicial office for 10 years or been an advocate of a High Court for 10 years.
(ii) Must have served as a judge of a High Court for at least 5 years.
Assertion (A): The Advocate General can participate in state legislature proceedings but cannot vote.
Reason (R): The Advocate General is a member of the state legislature with limited rights to ensure separation of powers.
Assertion (A): The Advocate General holds office at the pleasure of the Governor.
Reason (R): The Constitution fixes a five-year term for the Advocate General to ensure stability in the office.
Assertion (A): The Advocate General is appointed by the Governor of the state.
Reason (R): The Constitution mandates that the highest law officer of the state be appointed by the Governor to ensure impartial legal advice.
Match the following constitutional provisions with their correct descriptions:
(i) Article 165 – Advocate General of State
(ii) Article 177 – Powers, privileges, and immunities of Advocate General
(iii) Article 194 – Rights of Advocate General in State Legislature
(iv) Article 76 – Appointment of Advocate General
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Regarding the Advocate General of Kerala, which of the following is/are correct?
i. K.V. Suryanarayana Iyer was the first Advocate General of the State of Kerala.
ii. The first Advocate General of Kerala assumed office in 1957.
iii. The current Advocate General of Kerala is K. Gopalakrishna Kurup.
Evaluate the following statements about the qualifications for Advocate General:
He/She must have served as a judicial officer for at least 10 years.
He/She must be a citizen of India.
He/She must have been an advocate of a High Court for at least 10 years.
He/She must possess a law degree from a recognized Indian university.
How many of the above statements are directly stated as qualifications in the provided note?
Which of the following describes a key difference between the Advocate General's and a Member of State Legislature's role in the legislative process?
15. Consider the following statements about the specific articles related to the Advocate General:
i. Article 165 defines the role and appointment of the Advocate General.
ii. Article 177 outlines the Advocate General's right to participate in the state legislature.
iii. Article 194 grants the Advocate General the right to vote in legislative proceedings.
iv. All these articles are found in Part VI of the Indian Constitution.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Evaluate the following statements about the removal and resignation of the Advocate General:
The Constitution does not specify a removal procedure for the Advocate General.
The Advocate General can be removed by a simple majority vote in the State Legislative Assembly.
Resignation is effected by submitting a letter to the Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly.
The "pleasure of the Governor" clause means the Governor can remove the Advocate General at any time.
How many of the above statements are correct?