Which of the following statements are not associated with the Advocate General’s qualifications?

i. The Advocate General must be a citizen of India.

ii. The Advocate General must have been an advocate for 15 years in a High Court.

iii. The Advocate General must be a resident of the state they serve.

iv. The Advocate General must have held a judicial office for 10 years as an alternative qualification.

Which of the following statements are not associated with the Advocate General?

i. The Advocate General is appointed by the President of India.

ii. The Advocate General’s term is fixed at six years by the Constitution.

iii. The Advocate General has the right to vote in the state legislature.

iv. The Advocate General advises the state government on legal matters.

Which statements are true in relation to the Advocate General of Kerala?

1. i. K.V. Suryanarayana Iyer was the first Advocate General of Kerala.
2. ii. The current Advocate General of Kerala is K. Gopalakrishna Kurup.
3. iii. The Advocate General of Kerala is appointed by the Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court.
4. iv. The Advocate General of Kerala must resign when the state government changes.

Which statements are true in relation to the Advocate General’s privileges and immunities?

i. The Advocate General enjoys privileges equivalent to state legislature members.

ii. The Advocate General can participate in state legislature committee proceedings.

iii. The Advocate General’s remuneration is fixed by the state legislature.

iv. The Advocate General has the right to vote in state legislature proceedings.

Which statements are true in relation to the Advocate General’s appointment and qualifications?

i. The Advocate General is appointed by the Governor.

ii. The Advocate General must have been an advocate for 10 years in a High Court.

iii. The Advocate General must be a resident of the state they serve.

iv. The Advocate General must be at least 45 years old.

Which statements are true in relation to the Advocate General’s duties?

i. The Advocate General advises the state government on legal matters.

ii. The Advocate General can vote in the state legislature.

iii. The Advocate General performs legal duties assigned by the Governor.

iv. The Advocate General has the right to appear in courts outside the state.

Which statements are true in relation to the Advocate General?

i. The Advocate General is the highest law officer in the state.

ii. The Advocate General is appointed by the Chief Minister of the state.

iii. The Advocate General corresponds to the Attorney General of India at the state level.

iv. The Advocate General’s term of office is fixed at five years by the Constitution.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the qualifications of the Advocate General?

i. The Advocate General must be a citizen of India.

ii. The Advocate General must have been an advocate of a High Court for 15 years.

iii. The Advocate General can hold a judicial office for 10 years as an alternative qualification.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Advocate General’s privileges?

i. The Advocate General enjoys all privileges and immunities available to state legislature members.

ii. The Advocate General’s remuneration is fixed by the Constitution.

iii. The Advocate General can participate in the proceedings of the state legislature’s committees.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Advocate General’s term and removal?

i. The Constitution specifies a fixed term of office for the Advocate General.

ii. The Advocate General holds office at the pleasure of the Governor.

iii. By convention, the Advocate General resigns when the Governor changes.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Advocate General’s duties?

i. The Advocate General advises the state government on legal matters referred by the Governor.

ii. The Advocate General can vote in the state legislature’s committee proceedings.

iii. The Advocate General has the right to appear before any court within the state.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Advocate General?

i. The Advocate General is appointed by the President of India.

ii. The Advocate General must be qualified to be a High Court judge.

iii. The Advocate General enjoys voting rights in the state legislature.

Which of the following is/are correct regarding the Advocate General of Kerala?

i. The first Advocate General of Kerala was K.V. Suryanarayana Iyer.

ii. The current Advocate General of Kerala is K. Gopalakrishna Kurup.

iii. The Advocate General of Kerala is appointed by the Chief Minister.

Which of the following is/are correct regarding the privileges of the Advocate General?

i. The Advocate General enjoys all privileges and immunities available to members of the state legislature.

ii. The Advocate General can vote in the state legislature’s committees.

iii. The Advocate General has the right to appear before any court within the state.

Which of the following is/are correct regarding the Advocate General’s term and remuneration?

i. The term of office of the Advocate General is fixed by the Constitution for 5 years.

ii. The remuneration of the Advocate General is determined by the Governor.

iii. The Advocate General holds office at the pleasure of the Governor.

Which of the following is/are correct regarding the duties of the Advocate General?

i. Advising the state government on legal matters referred by the Governor.

ii. Representing the state in all legal proceedings outside the state.

iii. Participating in the state legislature’s proceedings without voting rights.

Which of the following is/are correct regarding the Advocate General under Article 165 of the Indian Constitution?

i. The Advocate General is appointed by the President of India.

ii. The Advocate General must be qualified to be appointed as a High Court judge.

iii. The Advocate General enjoys voting rights in the state legislature.

Which of the following statements are correct?

1. a. The CAG audits the accounts of all government companies as per the provisions of the Companies Act.
2. b. The CAG can inspect any office or department subject to their audit and call for any records or documents.
3. c. The CAG compiles and maintains the accounts of the Central Government.
4. d. The CAG acts as a guide, friend, and philosopher to the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Audit Board under the CAG?

1. i. The Audit Board was established in 1968 on the recommendation of the Administrative Reforms Committee.
2. ii. The Audit Board consists of five members, including a Chairman.
3. iii. The Chairman and members of the Audit Board are appointed by the CAG.
4. iv. The Audit Board is responsible for auditing government companies under the Companies Act.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the CAG’s audit reports?

1. i. The CAG submits three audit reports to the President: appropriation accounts, finance accounts, and public undertakings.
2. ii. The Public Accounts Committee examines the CAG’s reports and submits its findings to the state legislature.
3. iii. No minister can represent the CAG in Parliament.
4. iv. The CAG’s audit reports on state accounts are submitted to the state legislature directly by the CAG.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the independence of the CAG?

1. i. The CAG’s salary and service conditions are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India.
2. ii. The CAG holds office at the pleasure of the President.
3. iii. The administrative expenses of the CAG’s office are not subject to the vote of Parliament.
4. iv. The CAG can appoint persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department without consulting the President.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the duties of the CAG?

1. i. The CAG audits all expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India but not the Contingency Fund of India.
2. ii. The CAG advises the President on the form in which the accounts of the Centre and states should be maintained.
3. iii. The CAG submits audit reports on state accounts to the President, who presents them to the Parliament.
4. iv. The CAG certifies the net proceeds of any tax or duty, and this certificate is final.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the appointment and tenure of the CAG?

1. 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.
2. ii. The CAG can be removed by the President on the same grounds and in the same manner as a judge of the Supreme Court.
3. iii. The CAG is eligible for further office under the Government of India or any state after ceasing to hold office.
4. iv. The salary of the CAG is determined by the President and can be altered to the CAG’s disadvantage during their tenure.

With reference to the historical and current context of the CAG, consider the following statements: Which of the statements are correct?

1. i. V. Narahari Rao was the first CAG of independent India, serving from 1948 to 1954.
2. ii. The current CAG, K. Sanjay Murthy, is the 15th CAG of India, appointed in November 2024.
3. iii. The Audit Board was established to appoint technical experts for auditing specific government institutions.
4. iv. The CAG’s role in auditing public undertakings was introduced after the Companies Act was amended in 1976.

What is described as the active role of the judiciary in upholding the rights of citizens and preserving the constitutional and legal system?

With reference to the CAG’s role in financial oversight, consider the following statements: Which of the following statements are correct?

1. i. The CAG audits all transactions related to the Contingency Fund of India and the Public Account of India.
2. ii. The CAG audits the accounts of government companies as per the Companies Act.
3. iii. The CAG has no role in auditing local bodies unless requested by the President or Governor.
4. iv. The CAG’s audit reports are directly binding on the audited entities to implement corrective measures.

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With reference to the constitutional provisions related to the CAG, consider the following statements:Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. i. Article 149 authorizes Parliament to prescribe the duties and powers of the CAG.
2. ii. Article 150 mandates that the CAG submits audit reports to the Prime Minister for presentation in Parliament.
3. iii. Article 151 requires the CAG to submit state audit reports to the Governor for presentation in the state legislature.
4. iv. Article 279 empowers the CAG to certify the net proceeds of any tax or duty.

The power of the judiciary to review and strike down laws or executive actions that violate the Constitution is known as:

In the criminal hierarchy of subordinate courts, which court deals with offenses punishable by up to 3 years imprisonment?

Which court in the civil hierarchy of subordinate courts handles minor civil disputes?

Which article(s) under Chapter VI of the Indian Constitution establish the fundamental framework for Subordinate Courts?

District Courts are established by which government body for each district or group of districts?

How many High Courts are there in India as of 2025?

Under which Article do High Courts have the power to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental and other legal rights?

Which chapter of the Constitution of India deals with High Courts?

Under which Article can the Supreme Court issue writs like habeas corpus, mandamus, and certiorari to protect fundamental rights?

Which type of jurisdiction allows the Supreme Court to hear appeals from High Courts in civil, criminal, and constitutional matters?

As per the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Act, 2019, what is the maximum number of judges the Supreme Court can have?

Which part of the Constitution establishes the Supreme Court of India?

What is the primary role of the Indian judiciary as established under the Constitution?

Consider the following statements about the Audit Board and historical aspects of the CAG:Which of the above statements are correct?

1. i. The Audit Board was established in 1968 based on the recommendation of the Administrative Reforms Committee.
2. ii. The Audit Board consists of a Chairman and two members appointed by the CAG.
3. iii. The first CAG of independent India was V. Narahari Rao, appointed in 1948.
4. iv. The CAG was relieved of maintaining Central Government accounts in 1976 due to the separation of accounts from audit.
5. v. The Audit Board audits all government and semi-government institutions without requiring technical expertise.

Consider the following statements about the Audit Board and historical aspects of the CAG:Which of the above statements are correct?

1. i. The Audit Board was established in 1968 based on the recommendation of the Administrative Reforms Committee.
2. ii. The Audit Board consists of a Chairman and two members appointed by the CAG.
3. iii. The first CAG of independent India was V. Narahari Rao, appointed in 1948.
4. iv. The CAG was relieved of maintaining Central Government accounts in 1976 due to the separation of accounts from audit.
5. v. The Audit Board audits all government and semi-government institutions without requiring technical expertise.

Consider the following statements regarding the independence of the CAG : Which of the above statements are correct?

1. i. The CAG does not hold office at the pleasure of the President.
2. ii. The CAG’s salary is equivalent to that of a Supreme Court judge.
3. iii. The CAG can be reappointed for another term after completing their tenure.
4. iv. The administrative expenses of the CAG’s office are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India.
5. v. The conditions of service for the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are prescribed by the CAG independently.

Consider the following statements about the CAG’s reports: Which of the above statements are correct?

1. i. The CAG submits three types of audit reports: appropriation accounts, finance accounts, and public undertakings.
2. ii. The audit reports on state accounts are submitted to the President for presentation to the state legislature.
3. iii. The Public Accounts Committee examines the CAG’s audit reports and reports its findings to Parliament.
4. iv. The CAG’s certificate on the net proceeds of a tax or duty is final.
5. v. No minister can represent the CAG in Parliament when presenting audit reports.

Consider the following statements regarding the duties and powers of the CAG: Which of the above statements are correct?

1. i. The CAG audits all expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India and each state.
2. ii. The CAG has the authority to audit the accounts of private companies not financed by the government.
3. iii. The CAG advises the President on the form in which government accounts should be maintained.
4. iv. The CAG submits audit reports on public undertakings to the Public Accounts Committee directly.
5. v. The CAG can inspect any office subject to its audit and call for relevant records.

Consider the following statements with regard to the appointment and tenure of the CAG. Which of the above statements are correct?

1. i. The CAG is appointed by the President of India and takes an oath before them.
2. ii. The CAG’s term is 6 years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier.
3. iii. The CAG can be removed only by the President on the grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity, following a special majority in both Houses of Parliament.
4. iv. The CAG is eligible for further office under the Government of India after completing their term.
5. v. The CAG’s salary is determined by the President after consultation with the CAG.

Assertion (A): The CAG’s administrative expenses are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India and are not subject to parliamentary vote.

Reason (R): This provision ensures the CAG’s financial autonomy, preventing parliamentary control over its budget.

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Assertion (A): The CAG submits audit reports on state accounts directly to the state legislature.

Reason (R): The Constitution mandates that the CAG’s state audit reports are presented by the Governor to ensure legislative oversight.

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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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