{"id":77177,"date":"2024-04-20T12:42:24","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:42:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=77177"},"modified":"2024-04-20T12:42:24","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:42:24","slug":"the-comptroller-and-auditor-general-cag-of-india-is-responsible-for-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-comptroller-and-auditor-general-cag-of-india-is-responsible-for-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is responsible for:"},"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_6a97e19aafe30\">\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                    Enforcing financial discipline                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Advising the Parliament on financial matters                <\/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: d) All of the above.<\/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 <div class=\"telegram-channel-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/pscnotes2025\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"telegram-channel-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"telegram-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\">\r\n                    <path fill=\"white\" d=\"M248,8C111,8,0,119,0,256s111,248,248,248s248-111,248-248S385,8,248,8z M362,177L320,367c-3,14-10,18-20,14l-56-41l-27,26 c-3,3-5,5-10,5l4-63L323,196c5-5-1-7-8-3l-98,62l-42-13c-9-3-10-9,2-14l162-63C351,160,365,164,362,177z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Join Our Telegram Channel\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> other bodies receiving government funds. The CAG also has the power to investigate cases of financial irregularities and to report to the Parliament on such matters.<\/p>\n<p>The CAG is appointed by the President of India on the recommendation of a select committee of the Parliament. The CAG holds office for a term of six years or until he\/she attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.<\/p>\n<p>The CAG is assisted by a staff of auditors, who are responsible for carrying out the audit of government accounts. The CAG also has a number of powers, including the power to summon witnesses, to inspect documents, and to take evidence on oath.<\/p>\n<p>The CAG&#8217;s reports are submitted to the Parliament, which is responsible for taking action on them. The CAG&#8217;s reports have often been critical of the government&#8217;s financial management, and have led to changes in government policies and practices.<\/p>\n<p>The CAG plays a vital role in ensuring the accountability of the government to the people of India. The CAG&#8217;s reports provide valuable information on the government&#8217;s finances, and help to ensure that public funds are used efficiently and effectively.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a brief explanation of each option:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Option a: Auditing government accounts. The CAG is responsible for auditing the accounts of the central and state governments, as well as of public sector undertakings and other bodies receiving government funds. The CAG&#8217;s audits are designed to ensure that government accounts are accurate and that public funds are used efficiently and effectively.<\/li>\n<li>Option b: Enforcing financial discipline. The CAG has the power to investigate cases of financial irregularities and to report to the Parliament on such matters. The CAG&#8217;s reports can lead to disciplinary action against government officials who are found to have been involved in financial irregularities.<\/li>\n<li>Option c: Advising the Parliament on financial matters. The CAG is required to submit an annual report to the Parliament, which includes <div class=\"youtube-subscribe-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNHT8lW-JmLC68rjBfZhdkg?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"youtube-subscribe-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"youtube-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M549.7 124.1c-6.3-23.7-24.8-42.3-48.3-48.6C458.8 64 288 64 288 64S117.2 64 74.6 75.5c-23.5 6.3-42 24.9-48.3 48.6-11.4 42.9-11.4 132.3-11.4 132.3s0 89.4 11.4 132.3c6.3 23.7 24.8 41.5 48.3 47.8C117.2 448 288 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Subscribe on YouTube\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> a review of the government&#8217;s finances. The CAG&#8217;s report provides valuable information to the Parliament, which helps the Parliament to hold the government accountable for its financial management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Subscribe on YouTube<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[975],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.2 (Yoast SEO v23.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is responsible for:<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-comptroller-and-auditor-general-cag-of-india-is-responsible-for-2\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" 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