Q1. Under which Article of the Constitution is the office of the CAG established?
- Article 148
- Article 149
- Article 150
- Article 151
Correct Option: 1. Article 148.
Explanation: Article 148 provides for the establishment of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India. It deals with his appointment, oath, conditions of service, and term.
Q2. Who appoints the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?
- Prime Minister
- President of India
- Parliament
- Chief Justice of India
Correct Option: 2. President of India.
Explanation: The CAG is appointed by the President of India by a warrant under his hand and seal, as per the provisions of Article 148 of the Constitution.
Q3. What is the term of office for the CAG of India?
- 5 years or 65 years of age
- 6 years or 65 years of age, whichever is earlier
- 4 years or 62 years of age
- Until removed by the President
Correct Option: 2. 6 years or 65 years of age, whichever is earlier.
Explanation: The CAG holds office for six years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier.
Q4. How can the CAG be removed from office?
- By the President at any time
- By a simple majority in Parliament
- By the President, on the grounds and in the manner applicable to a Supreme Court judge
- By the Prime Minister’s recommendation
Correct Option: 3. By the President, on the grounds and in the manner applicable to a Supreme Court judge.
Explanation: The CAG can only be removed by the President on the basis of a special majority resolution passed by both Houses of Parliament on the grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity, as in the case of a Supreme Court judge.
Q5. Which of the following is NOT an audit responsibility of the CAG?
- Audit of expenditures from Consolidated Fund
- Audit of Contingency Fund
- Audit of Reserve Bank of India accounts
- Audit of trading and manufacturing accounts of departments
Correct Option: 3. Audit of Reserve Bank of India accounts.
Explanation: The RBI is one of the public corporations excluded from direct CAG audit. It is subject to private professional audit, and the CAG does not participate in its auditing.