Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General
(CAG) of India?
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SSC CPO 13th Dec 2019 Shift-1
Article 148
Correct AnswerArticle 110
Incorrect AnswerArticle 343
Incorrect AnswerArticle 124
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Correct Answer: Article 148
- Article 148 of the Indian Constitution establishes the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India. This article ensures the independence of the CAG and outlines the appointment, responsibilities, and conditions of service for the office.
- Article 110
- This article defines "Money Bills" and what constitutes such a bill in the Indian Parliament. It is related to financial matters but not to the CAG.
- Article 343
- This article declares Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of the Union. It is related to language policy, not the CAG.
- Article 124
- This article pertains to the establishment and constitution of the Supreme Court of India. It covers the appointment and conditions of service of Supreme Court judges, not the CAG.
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