Q. With reference to the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), consider the following statements:
1.It is a constitutional body.
2.It annually analyses expenditure, revenues, borrowings, and various fiscal indicators for both the Union and State Governments.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is incorrect: The CGA is not a constitutional body; it functions under the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect: The CGA primarily analyses fiscal indicators for the Union Government, not for State Governments.

Source- PIB

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