Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. In the British system, the accounts are prepared by its Comptroller and Auditor-General.
  2. The Office of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India is substantially modeled upon that of the Auditor-General under the Government of India Act, 1935. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect: In the British system, the Comptroller and Auditor-General does NOT prepare accounts - the Treasury/Exchequer does, while C&AG only audits them. Statement 2 is correct: The Indian CAG's office was modeled on the Auditor-General position under the Government of India Act, 1935. Therefore, only Statement 2 is correct.

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