Who among the following can be rightly called the guardian of the Public Purse in India?

Governor of the Reserve Bank of India

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Chairman of the State Bank of India

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President of India

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Comptroller and Auditor General of India

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Solution

The correct option is A Comptroller and Auditor General of India
The (C&AG) Comptroller and Auditor General of India is an authority, established by Article 148 of the Constitution of India, which audits all receipts and expenditure of the Government of India and the state governments, including those of bodies and authorities substantially financed by the government. C&AG is also known as Guardian of Public Purse of India

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Q. Consider the following statements:

Assertion (A): Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) is called as the guardian of the public purse.

Reason (R): He is the chairman of the Public Accounts committee.

Who among the following represents him in the Parliament?

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