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Legislative Assemblies and the Comptroller and Auditor General

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Which article of the Indian Constitution establishes the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?

  1. Article 148

  2. Article 149

  3. Article 150

  4. Article 151


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 148 of the Indian Constitution establishes the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

Who appoints the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?

  1. The President of India

  2. The Prime Minister of India

  3. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

  4. The Chief Justice of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The President of India appoints the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

What is the tenure of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?

  1. 6 years

  2. 7 years

  3. 8 years

  4. 9 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The tenure of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is 6 years.

Who can remove the Comptroller and Auditor General of India from office?

  1. The President of India

  2. The Prime Minister of India

  3. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

  4. The Chief Justice of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The President of India can remove the Comptroller and Auditor General of India from office.

What are the main functions of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?

  1. Auditing the accounts of the Union and State Governments

  2. Preparing the annual financial statements of the Union and State Governments

  3. Reporting to the Parliament and State Legislatures on the audit findings

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main functions of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India include auditing the accounts of the Union and State Governments, preparing the annual financial statements of the Union and State Governments, and reporting to the Parliament and State Legislatures on the audit findings.

Which of the following is not a function of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?

  1. Auditing the accounts of the Union and State Governments

  2. Preparing the annual financial statements of the Union and State Governments

  3. Reporting to the Parliament and State Legislatures on the audit findings

  4. Approving the budget of the Union and State Governments


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Approving the budget of the Union and State Governments is not a function of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is also known as the:

  1. Chief Auditor of India

  2. Financial Controller of India

  3. Accountant General of India

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is also known as the Chief Auditor of India.

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is an independent body.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is an independent body.

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is responsible for auditing the accounts of:

  1. The Union Government only

  2. The State Governments only

  3. Both the Union and State Governments

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is responsible for auditing the accounts of both the Union and State Governments.

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India submits its audit reports to:

  1. The President of India

  2. The Prime Minister of India

  3. The Parliament of India

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India submits its audit reports to the President of India, the Prime Minister of India, and the Parliament of India.

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India can be removed from office by:

  1. The President of India

  2. The Prime Minister of India

  3. The Parliament of India

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India can be removed from office by the President of India.

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is appointed for a term of:

  1. 5 years

  2. 6 years

  3. 7 years

  4. 8 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is appointed for a term of 6 years.

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is eligible for reappointment.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is not eligible for reappointment.

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is responsible for ensuring that:

  1. The government's financial statements are accurate

  2. The government's financial statements are complete

  3. The government's financial statements are presented fairly

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is responsible for ensuring that the government's financial statements are accurate, complete, and presented fairly.

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is also responsible for:

  1. Investigating cases of financial irregularities

  2. Reporting cases of financial irregularities to the appropriate authorities

  3. Taking action to recover misappropriated funds

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is also responsible for investigating cases of financial irregularities, reporting cases of financial irregularities to the appropriate authorities, and taking action to recover misappropriated funds.

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