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SSC CGL Finance – Comptroller & Auditor General of India – Level 1 · Warm-up – 12 questions, subject: Finance & Economics (Tier II Paper III). Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
The office of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India is provided by which Article?

Correct Answer: C [Article 148]

Explanation:

Art. 148 creates the office; 76 = Attorney General; 280 = Finance Commission; 324 = Election Commission.

2.  
The CAG is appointed by:

Correct Answer: A [the President by warrant under his hand and seal]

Explanation:

Answer: the President by warrant under his hand and seal. Art. 148(1).

3.  
The CAG can be removed from office:

Correct Answer: B [only in the manner and on the grounds of a Supreme Court judge]

Explanation:

Answer: only in the manner and on the grounds of a Supreme Court judge. Art. 148(1).

4.  
Under the DPC Act, 1971, the CAG holds office for:

Correct Answer: D [6 years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier]

Explanation:

Answer: 6 years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier. DPC Act s. 4.

5.  
The CAG's reports relating to the accounts of the Union are submitted to the:

Correct Answer: D [President]

Explanation:

Art. 151(1): to the President, who causes them to be laid.

6.  
The salary of the CAG is equal to that of a:

Correct Answer: C [Judge of the Supreme Court]

Explanation:

DPC Act s. 3 (official PDF on India Code).

7.  
The form in which the accounts of the Union and the States are kept is prescribed by the:

Correct Answer: A [President, on the advice of the CAG]

Explanation:

Answer: President, on the advice of the CAG. Art. 150.

8.  
Fill in the blankThe administrative expenses of the office of the CAG are ______ the Consolidated Fund of India.

Correct Answer: B [charged upon]

Explanation:

Answer: charged upon. Art. 148(6).

9.  
Which committee of Parliament mainly examines the CAG's audit reports on appropriation and finance accounts?

Correct Answer: D [Public Accounts Committee]

Explanation:

PAC works on the CAG's reports.

10.  
The department through which the CAG works is the:

Correct Answer: B [Indian Audit and Accounts Department]

Explanation:

Answer: Indian Audit and Accounts Department. IA&AD – cag.gov.in FAQs.

11.  
Which Act lays down the duties and powers of the CAG?

Correct Answer: A [The CAG's (Duties, Powers and Conditions of Service) Act, 1971]

Explanation:

Act 56 of 1971 under Art. 149.

12.  
Odd one outOdd one out (by the authority that holds office during the pleasure of the President):

Correct Answer: C [Comptroller and Auditor-General]

Explanation:

AG, Governor and Ministers hold office during pleasure; the CAG does not.

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