Q. With referenced to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), consider the following statements:
1.The CAG serves as the guardian of the public purse.
2.The tenure of the CAG is 5 years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier.
3.The reports of CAG related to the accounts of the Union are submitted to the Finance Minister of India.
4.The CAG is eligible for further office under the Government of India after retirement.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is correct. The CAG is referred to as the guardian of the public purse, responsible for auditing government expenditures and ensuring financial accountability.
Statements 2, 3 and 4 are incorrect. The tenure of the CAG is 6 years or until reaching the age of 65 years, whichever comes first. The reports of the CAG concerning Union accounts are submitted to the President of India, who then lays them before Parliament. The CAG is not eligible for any further office under the Government of India or any State Government after completing their term.
Source: The Hindu
