2014 · Q69
Which of the following statements relating to Comptroller and Auditor General in India is/are correct?
- 1He/She is not an officer of the Parliament but an officer under the President.
- 2He/She is an independent constitutional authority not directly answerable to the House.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
The CAG is appointed by the President and is an independent constitutional authority, not answerable to the House.