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?
Which of the following are key functions of KSUM?
What is the primary role of the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM)?