6. Consider the statements about CAG of India :

1]The Comptroller and Auditor-General shall not be eligible for further office either under the Government of India or under the Government of any State after he has ceased to hold his office.

2] The CAG shall be appointed by the President.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

a) 1 Only

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b) 2 Only

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c) Both 1 and 2

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d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is D d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans d) Both the statements are correct.

Explanation:
Article 148 - Comptroller and Auditor-General of India

There shall be a Comptroller and Auditor-General of India who shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal and shall only be removed from office in like manner and on like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court.

The Comptroller and Auditor-General shall not be eligible for further office either under the Government of India or under the Government of any State after he has ceased to hold his office.

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2. The administrative expenses of the office of the CAG, including all salaries, allowances and pensions of persons serving in that office are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India.
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4. He compiles and maintains the accounts of the Central Government.
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Which of the above given statements is/are incorrect?

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ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में कौन सा/से गलत है/हैं?

1 and 3 only
केवल 1 और 3
2 and 3 only
केवल 2 और 3
3 only
केवल 3
2 only
केवल 2

Consider the following statements:

1. President of India is vested with Absolute Veto and Qualified Veto.

2. President of India appoints the CAG without consulting the Prime Minister as CAG is a constitutional office.

Which of these statements is/are incorrect?

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