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Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the post of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Article 76
  2. Article 110
  3. Article 148
  4. Article 280

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Article 148

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Article 148 šŸ“š Explanation: Article 148 provides for an independent office of the CAG, who is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department. He is the guardian of the public purse and audits all receipts and expenditures of the Union and State governments. The CAG is appointed by the President and can only be removed in the same manner as a judge of the Supreme Court.