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Which of the following statements is/are correct about CAG? CAG stands for Comptroller and Auditor-General. Article 147 defines CAG of India.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about CAG? CAG stands for Comptroller and Auditor-General. Article 147 defines CAG of India. Correct Answer Only 1

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Key Points:

  • CAG stands for Comptroller and Auditor-General.
  • Article 148 of the Indian constitution defines the CAG.
  • Article 149 of the Indian constitution defines the duties and powers of the Comptroller and Auditor-General.
  • CAG is responsible to audit all receipts and expenditures of the government of India and the state government.
  • The office of CAG was founded in 1858 and is appointed by the president of India.
  • CAG is appointed for the term of 6 years or up to 65 years of age.
  • The present CAG of India is Shri Girish Chandra Murmu ( as of July 2020).
  • V. Narahari Rao was the first CAG of India.
  • Girish Chandra Murmu is the current Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

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