Comptroller and Auditor General — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India: 1. The CAG can audit the accounts of government companies only if the government shareholding exceeds 51% 2. The CAG's reports on State finances are submitted to the Governor who tables them in the State Legislature 3. The CAG can be removed from office only through impeachment by Parliament 4. The CAG conducts only financial audits and compliance audits, not performance audits Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following constitutional provisions specifically deals with the form in which Union and State accounts shall be kept?

Consider the following about the CAG's audit reports: 1. Union Government audit reports are submitted directly to Parliament 2. The Public Accounts Committee examines CAG reports and calls officials for explanation 3. Government departments must submit Action Taken Reports on audit observations 4. CAG reports can be used as evidence in judicial proceedings How many of the above statements are correct?

The CAG's role as 'Comptroller' primarily involves:

Which of the following is NOT a type of audit conducted by the CAG?