Kerala PSC Graduate Level – CAG (Articles 148‑151) Quiz

Question 1

Who appoints the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?

Accepted Answer

President of India — Article 148(1) provides that the CAG is appointed by the President of India.

Answer

Prime Minister of India

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Chief Justice of India

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Governor of a State

Question 2

The salary of the CAG is equivalent to the salary of which constitutional office?

Accepted Answer

Judge of the Supreme Court — Article 148(3) states that the CAG’s salary is the same as that of a Judge of the Supreme Court.

Answer

Chief Justice of India

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Judge of a High Court

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Cabinet Minister

Question 3

What is the term of office for the CAG?

Accepted Answer

6 years or up to age 65, whichever is earlier — The CAG holds office for six years or until attaining the age of 65, whichever is earlier.

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5 years or up to age 60

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7 years or up to age 70, whichever is earlier

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8 years or up to age 75, whichever is earlier

Question 4

CAG reports relating to the Union are laid before which body?

Accepted Answer

Both Houses of Parliament — Under Article 151(1), the President places the Union reports before both Houses of Parliament.

Answer

President of India

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Prime Minister of India

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Supreme Court of India

Question 5

Which parliamentary committee examines the CAG’s audit reports on expenditure?

Accepted Answer

Public Accounts Committee — The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) scrutinises CAG reports on expenditure after they are tabled in Parliament.

Answer

Estimates Committee

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Committee on Public Undertakings

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Finance Committee

Question 6

The form of accounts of the Union prescribed by the President on the advice of the CAG is mentioned in which article?

Accepted Answer

Article 150 — Article 150 deals with the form of accounts of the Union and the States as prescribed by the President on the CAG’s advice.

Answer

Article 148

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Article 149

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Article 151

Question 7

The CAG can be removed from office by the same procedure as removal of which other constitutional officer?

Accepted Answer

Judge of the Supreme Court — Removal of the CAG follows the same procedure as that for a Supreme Court judge – by the President on a two‑thirds majority address of Parliament.

Answer

Chief Justice of India

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Governor of a State

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Attorney General of India

Question 8

Which CAG is associated with the landmark 2G spectrum allocation report?

Accepted Answer

Vinod Rai — Vinod Rai, who served as CAG from 2008‑2013, authored the 2G spectrum allocation report.

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V.N. Kaul

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Rajiv Mehrishi

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Shashi Kant Sharma

Question 9

The administrative expenses of the CAG’s office are charged on which fund?

Accepted Answer

Consolidated Fund of India — Article 148(6) provides that the CAG’s administrative expenses are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.

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State Consolidated Fund

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Revenue Fund

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Contingency Fund

Question 10

Which type of audit performed by the CAG assesses economy, efficiency and effectiveness of schemes?

Accepted Answer

Performance audit — Performance audit evaluates whether programmes achieve value for money, covering the three Es – economy, efficiency, effectiveness.

Answer

Compliance audit

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Financial audit

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IT audit

Kerala PSC Graduate Level – CAG (Articles 148‑151) Quiz