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Which one of the following statements with regard to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is NOT correct?

Options

  1. AHe is appointed by the President of India
  2. BHe can be removed from office in the same way as the judge of the Supreme Court of India
  3. CThe CAG is eligible for further office under the Government of India after he has ceased to hold his office
  4. DThe salary of the CAG is charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India

Correct answer

C. The CAG is eligible for further office under the Government of India after he has ceased to hold his office

Step-by-step solution

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India or the CAG is an authority, established by Article 148 of the Constitution of India, which audits all receipts and expenditure of the Government of India and the state governments, including those of bodies and authorities substantially financed by the government. The CAG is not eligible for further office, either under the GOVT. of India or of any state, after he ceases to hold his office.

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