Multiple choice

Who among the following is the guardian of the public purse?

  1. Parliament

  2. Public Accounts Committee

  3. President

  4. Comptroller and Auditor General

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Comptroller and Auditor General is the guardian of the public purse. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is an authority established by the Constitution of India under article 148, who audits all receipts and expenditure of the Government of India and the state governments.