Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. Article 148-151 of the Indian Constitution contain provision for the Comptroller and Auditor General.
  2. He is empowered to audit the accounts of the Union, the report of which is directly submitted to the Parliament.

Which of the given statements is/are true?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both of the above

  4. Neither of the above
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Explanation

Statement 1 is perfectly correct. Statement 2 is wrong. It needs conceptual clarity to understand that the CAG directly submits his report to the Public Accounts Committee which after detailed study prepares another report which is placed by the President before the Parliament.

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