Q. With reference to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, consider the following statements:
1.The CAG is a constitutional authority established under Article 148 of the Constitution.
2.He is appointed by the President and can be removed in the same manner as a Supreme Court judge.
3.The CAG’s salary and service conditions are decided by the President.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is Correct: The CAG is indeed a constitutional authority established under Article 148 of the Indian Constitution.
- Statement 2 is Correct: The CAG is appointed by the President and can be removed in the same manner as a Supreme Court judge (i.e., through impeachment by Parliament).
- Statement 3 is Incorrect: The salary and service conditions of the CAG are determined by Parliament, not by the President, and they cannot be altered to his disadvantage after appointment.
Source- TH
