{"id":73778,"date":"2024-04-20T11:53:21","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:53:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=73778"},"modified":"2024-04-20T11:53:21","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:53:21","slug":"the-comptroller-and-auditor-general-cag-of-india-plays-a-role-in-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-comptroller-and-auditor-general-cag-of-india-plays-a-role-in-4\/","title":{"rendered":"The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India plays a role in:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n    <!-- Check if it's an AMP page -->\r\n            <!-- Non-AMP version -->\r\n        <div class=\"mcq-container\" data-quiz-id=\"quizState_6a97914252cdf\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Auditing government accounts                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Ensuring accountability                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Promoting transparency                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\r\n                    All of the above                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n            <!-- Feedback messages for non-AMP -->\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"wrong\">Answer is Right!<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"right\">Answer is Wrong!<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <script>\r\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\r\n            var containers = document.querySelectorAll('.mcq-container');\r\n\r\n            containers.forEach(function(container) {\r\n                var options = container.querySelectorAll('.option');\r\n                var feedbackSelect = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"select\"]');\r\n                var feedbackWrong = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"wrong\"]');\r\n                var feedbackRight = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"right\"]');\r\n\r\n                options.forEach(function(option) {\r\n                    option.addEventListener('click', function() {\r\n                        var selectedOption = option.getAttribute('data-option-key');\r\n                        var isCorrect = option.getAttribute('data-is-correct') === 'true';\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Remove previous selections\r\n                        options.forEach(function(opt) {\r\n                            opt.classList.remove('correct', 'incorrect');\r\n                        });\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Add the correct\/incorrect class\r\n                        if (isCorrect) {\r\n                            option.classList.add('correct');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = false;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = true;\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            option.classList.add('incorrect');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = true;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = false;\r\n                        }\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Hide select feedback\r\n                        feedbackSelect.hidden = true;\r\n                    });\r\n                });\r\n            });\r\n        });\r\n        <\/script>\r\n    \r\n    <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>d) All of the above<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is an independent constitutional authority responsible for auditing the accounts of the central and state governments, as well as of public sector undertakings and other bodies. The CAG also has the power to investigate cases of financial irregularities and to report to Parliament on its findings.<\/p>\n<p>The CAG plays a vital role in ensuring accountability and transparency in government. 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By ensuring that government accounts are properly audited and that public funds are used efficiently, the CAG helps to protect the interests of the people of India.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some additional details about each of the options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Auditing government accounts:<\/strong> The CAG is responsible for auditing the accounts of the central and state governments, as well as of public sector undertakings and other bodies. This includes checking the accuracy of financial statements, ensuring that all revenues and expenditures are properly recorded, and identifying any instances of financial irregularities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ensuring accountability:<\/strong> The CAG&#8217;s audits help to ensure that government officials are accountable for their actions. By identifying instances of financial mismanagement and corruption, the CAG can help to prevent these problems from happening in the future. 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