The Attorney General, Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG) MCQ: MCQ Test
17 questions · pick one option for each · submit when you finish to see your score and the correct answers.
Question 1 of 17
The audit report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is examined by___
- AThe Estimate Committee
- BPublic Undertaking Committee
- CPublic Accounts Committee
- DNone of these
Question 2 of 17
The Comptroller and Auditor-General is appointed by the President. He can be removed:
- ABy the President
- BOn an address from both Houses of Parliament
- CBy the Supreme Court
- DOn the recommendation of the President by the Supreme Court
Question 3 of 17
Who is the highest civil servant of the Union Government?
- AAttorney General
- BCabinet Secretary
- CHome Secretary
- DPrincipal Secretary to the P.M.
Question 4 of 17
Comptroller and Auditor-General of India is appointed by___
- APresident
- BSpeaker of the Lok Sabha
- CChairman of the Planning Commission
- DFinance Minister
Question 5 of 17
The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India acts as the chief accountant and auditor for the ____
- AUnion Government
- BState Government
- CUnion and State Governments
- DNeither Union nor State Governments
Question 6 of 17
Who among the following can participate in the proceeding of both the Houses of Parliament?
- AVice-President
- BSolicitor General
- CChief Justice
- DAttorney General
Question 7 of 17
Who is known as the second Law Officer of India?
- AChief Justice of India
- BLaw Minister of India
- CAttorney General of India
- DSolicitor General of India
Question 8 of 17
The Attorney-General of India is legal advisor to___
- AThe President of India
- BThe Prime Minister
- CLok Sabha
- DGovernment of India
Question 9 of 17
Comptroller and Auditor-General of India is a friend and guide of____
- ASelect Committee
- BEstimate Committee
- CPrime Minister
- DPublic Accounts Committee
Question 10 of 17
Who is known as the first Law Officer of India?
- AChief Justice of India
- BLaw Minister of India
- CAttorney General of India
- DSolicitor General of India
Question 11 of 17
The Attorney-General of India is appointed by ____
- AThe President of India
- BThe Prime Minister
- CThe Chief Justice of India
- DThe UPSC
Question 12 of 17
What is period of appointment of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India?
- A6 years
- BUpto 65 years of age
- C6 years or 65 years of age whichever is earlier
- DUpto 64 years of age
Question 13 of 17
Who is called the Guardian of Public Purse?
- APresident
- BComptroller and Auditor-General
- CParliament
- DCouncil of Ministers
Question 14 of 17
In India, the Comptroller-General of Accounts presents a detailed analytical review of Union Government Accounts to the Finance Ministry every___
- AYear
- BSix months
- CThree Months
- DMonth
Question 15 of 17
Who advises the Government of India on Legal matters?
- AAttorney General
- BChief Justice of Supreme Court
- CChairman, Law Commission
- DNone of these
Question 16 of 17
Which non-member can participate in the business of either House of Parliament?
- AThe Vice President
- BThe Solicitor General
- CThe Attorney General
- DThe Chief Justice of India
Question 17 of 17
Which one of the following duties is NOT performed by Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
- ATo audit and report on all expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India
- BTo audit and report on all expenditure from the Contingency Funds and Public Accounts
- CTo audit and report on all trading, manufacturing profit and loss accounts
- DTo control the receipt and issue of public money, and to ensure that the public revenue is lodged in the exchequer