Question

The provision in respect of Comptroller and Auditor-General of India are provided under which of the following Articles of Constitution?

• A. Article 148 to Article 151
• B. Article 145 to Article 148
• C. Article 140 to Article 145
• D. Article 135 to Article 139

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Article 148 to Article 151

The Constitution of India provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG). Article 148 to Article 151 are the provisions in respect of CAG. He is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department. He is the guardian of the public purse and controls the entire financial system of the country at both the levels- the Centre and the State.