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Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

A constitutional authority (Article 148) who audits central and state government accounts, ensuring public funds’ accountability. Appointed by the President for a six-year term or until age 65, the CAG enjoys security of tenure and is removable only via a process akin to Supreme Court judges. Through reports laid before Parliament/state legislatures, the CAG scrutinizes expenditure for conformity with the law, detecting waste, fraud, or inefficiency. This oversight extends to government companies, autonomous bodies, and, occasionally, local bodies. The CAG’s independence is pivotal for financial discipline in governance. Its observations prompt legislative committees to demand corrective measures, strengthening fiscal transparency.

Practice Questions

मौलिक अधिकारों के उल्लंघन पर तत्काल न्यायिक राहत किस अनुच्छेद में दी जाती है?

Who appoints the members of the Finance Commission of India?

Who is responsible for the selection of the judges of the Supreme Court?

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Constitution?

Who has the authority to dissolve the Rajya Sabha?

न्यायाधीशों की नियुक्ति में किस समिति की सिफारिश ली जाती है?

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Parliamentary System?

निर्वाचन आयोग के अध्यक्ष का चयन किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the protection of rights of minorities?

विधान सभा अध्यक्ष की योग्यता किस आधार पर निर्धारित होती है?