TNPSC Group 1 · Constitutional Bodies – Comptroller and Auditor General of India (Articles 148–151)
Comptroller and Auditor General of India – TNPSC Group 1 Polity MCQ
Question 1
Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India established?
Answer: A
Article 148 of the Indian Constitution establishes the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG). Article 150 deals with the form of accounts of the Union and States, while Article 151 deals with audit reports.
Exam Trick
Remember: 148 = CAG creation. Think ‘1-4-8 = CAG is Great’.
Question 2
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is appointed by the:
Answer: C
The CAG is appointed by the President of India under Article 148. This ensures the independence of the office as it is a constitutional appointment, similar to judges of the Supreme Court.
Exam Trick
All major constitutional body heads (CAG, CEC, CJI) are appointed by the President. President = appointing authority for constitutional positions.
Question 3
What is the tenure of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
Answer: B
The CAG holds office for a term of 6 years or until he attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. This is similar to the tenure of the Chief Election Commissioner.
Exam Trick
CAG and CEC share the same tenure formula: 6 years or 65 years. ‘6 and 65’ – both start with 6.
Question 4
The audit reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General relating to the accounts of the Union are submitted to:
Answer: C
Under Article 151, the CAG submits audit reports relating to Union accounts to the President, who then causes them to be laid before each House of Parliament. For state accounts, reports are submitted to the respective Governor.
Exam Trick
CAG reports go UP: Union → President. State → Governor. The chain always goes to the constitutional head of the executive.
Question 5
Which of the following statements about the removal of the Comptroller and Auditor General is CORRECT?
Answer: B
Under Article 148(1), the CAG can be removed by the President only on an address by both Houses of Parliament on grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity — the same procedure as for removal of a Supreme Court judge. This ensures security of tenure and independence.
Exam Trick
CAG removal = Supreme Court Judge removal process. Both need address by BOTH Houses of Parliament + Presidential action. ‘Same standard, same security.’
