UPSC Indian Polity and Civics Miscellaneous / विविध Question Bank Miscellaneous Topics

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    Which one among the following is not a function of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?

    A) Auditing the transactions of Centre and state Governments relating to contingency funds and public accounts

    B) Compiling the accounts of Defence

    C) Auditing the accounts of institutions financed by the Government

    D) Compiling the accounts of States

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is an authority, established by the Constitution of India under Chapter V, who 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. The CAG is also the external auditor of government-owned companies.


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