Special Provisions AFCAT Questions

Special Provisions MCQ Questions

1.
Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?
A.
Article 324
B.
Article 280
C.
Article 315
D.
Article 148
ANSWER :
D. Article 148
2.
What is the tenure of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?
A.
Until 65 years of age
B.
6 years only
C.
6 years or 65 years of age, whichever is earlier
D.
5 years or 62 years of age, whichever is earlier
ANSWER :
C. 6 years or 65 years of age, whichever is earlier
3.
Who appoints the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?
A.
Prime Minister of India
B.
Speaker of Lok Sabha
C.
Chief Justice of India
D.
President of India
ANSWER :
D. President of India
4.
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India can be removed from office in the same manner as which of the following?
A.
A Judge of the High Court
B.
The Vice-President of India
C.
A Judge of the Supreme Court
D.
The Chief Election Commissioner
ANSWER :
C. A Judge of the Supreme Court
5.
Who is referred to as the 'Guardian of the Public Purse' in India?
A.
Finance Minister
B.
Reserve Bank Governor
C.
Attorney General
D.
Comptroller and Auditor General
ANSWER :
D. Comptroller and Auditor General
6.
The salary and other service conditions of the CAG are equivalent to which of the following?
A.
The Cabinet Secretary
B.
The Prime Minister
C.
A Judge of the High Court
D.
A Judge of the Supreme Court
ANSWER :
D. A Judge of the Supreme Court