| Which of the following statement(s) regarding the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is/are incorrect? |
| 1. The CAG performs the roles of both the Comptroller and the Auditor General of India. |
| 2. He is not eligible for any public office after his retirement. |
| 3. CAG compiles and maintains the accounts of the State Government, but not the Central Government. |
| 4. He audits the expenditure from not only the Consolidated Fund of India, but also the Contingency |
| Fund as well as the Public Account of India. |
| Select the correct answer using the codes given below. |
A) 1, 3 and 4
B) 2 and 4
C) 2 and 3
D) Only 3
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
[d] Statement 1 is correct. CAG is the head of the Indian Audit and Account Department. Statement 2 is correct and this provision has been made to ensure the independence of the office of the CAG. Even, Supreme Court Judges independence is not protected this fiercely. Statement incorrect. Statement 4 is correct as well and these three accounts of the Government are also scrutinised by the CAG.
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