UPSC Prelims Marathon 15 July – Comptroller and Auditor General of India and Attorney General of India – 2025

Consider the following statements regarding the duties and powers of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India:
1.The CAG audits all expenditure from the Consolidated Fund, Contingency Fund, and Public Account of both the Centre and the States.
2.The CAG is responsible for compiling and maintaining the accounts of both the Central and State Governments.
3.The CAG submits three audit reports to the President: one on appropriation accounts, one on finance accounts, and one on public undertakings.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the role of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India:
1.The legal and regulatory audit is mandatorily to be done by CAG.
2.The audit of secret service expenditure by the CAG is limited and based only on a certificate issued by the competent authority.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the role of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG):
1.The audit of Life Insurance Corporation of India and Reserve Bank of India is carried out entirely by the CAG without the involvement of private auditors.
2.The CAG can conduct a supplementary audit of government companies even though they are primarily audited by private auditors appointed in consultation with the CAG.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Attorney General (AG) of India:
1.The Attorney General must be qualified to be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court of India.
2.The Constitution of India specifies the tenure and removal procedure for the Attorney General.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Attorney General of India represents the Government of India in all cases before the Supreme Court, even if not requested by the President.
Statement II: The Attorney General is the chief legal advisor to the Government of India and performs duties assigned by the President.
Which one of the following is correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Attorney General of India:
1.The Attorney General has the right to speak and participate in the proceedings of both Houses of Parliament and their committees without voting rights.
2.The Attorney General is a full-time government servant and is not allowed to practice privately.
3.The Attorney General should not advise or hold a brief against the Government of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the law officers of the Government of India:
1.The office of the Solicitor General of India is mentioned in Article 76 of the Constitution.
2.The Solicitor General and Additional Solicitor Generals assist the Attorney General in carrying out his duties.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1.Article 148 of the Constitution deals with the appointment and functions of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India.
2.Article 88 of the Constitution provides for the powers and duties of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India in relation to Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?