Comptroller and Auditor General of India
This quiz tests your knowledge on the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, including its constitutional establishment, appointment, functions, and responsibilities.
Questions
Which article of the Indian Constitution establishes the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
- Article 148
- Article 149
- Article 150
- Article 151
Who appoints the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
- The President of India
- The Prime Minister of India
- The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
- The Chief Justice of India
What is the tenure of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
Who can remove the Comptroller and Auditor General of India from office?
- The President of India
- The Prime Minister of India
- The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
- The Chief Justice of India
What are the main functions of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
- Auditing the accounts of the Union and State Governments
- Preparing the annual financial statements of the Union and State Governments
- Reporting to the Parliament and State Legislatures on the audit findings
- All of the above
Which of the following is not a function of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
- Auditing the accounts of the Union and State Governments
- Preparing the annual financial statements of the Union and State Governments
- Reporting to the Parliament and State Legislatures on the audit findings
- Approving the budget of the Union and State Governments
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is also known as the:
- Chief Auditor of India
- Financial Controller of India
- Accountant General of India
- None of the above
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is an independent body.
- True
- False
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is responsible for auditing the accounts of:
- The Union Government only
- The State Governments only
- Both the Union and State Governments
- None of the above
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India submits its audit reports to:
- The President of India
- The Prime Minister of India
- The Parliament of India
- All of the above
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India can be removed from office by:
- The President of India
- The Prime Minister of India
- The Parliament of India
- None of the above
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is appointed for a term of:
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is eligible for reappointment.
- True
- False
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is responsible for ensuring that:
- The government's financial statements are accurate
- The government's financial statements are complete
- The government's financial statements are presented fairly
- All of the above
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is also responsible for:
- Investigating cases of financial irregularities
- Reporting cases of financial irregularities to the appropriate authorities
- Taking action to recover misappropriated funds
- All of the above