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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 815

Q815

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India acts as the chief accountant and auditor for the-

A.
Union Government
B.
State Government
C.
Union and State Governments
Answer
D.
Neither Union nor State Governments

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
CAG's (Duties, powers and conditions of service) Act, 1971 has mentioned the duties of CAG. It includes auditing all accounts of Government of India and Government of States. He also acts as chief accountant for the Government of State as he prepares and maintains the accounts of State Government.