Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)

In India, other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for the intended purpose, what is the importance of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)?  
1. CAG exercises exchequer control on behalf of the Parliament when the President of India declares national emergency/financial emergency. 
2. CAG reports, on the execution of projects or programmes by the ministries, are discussed by the Public Accounts Committee. 
3. Information from CAG reports can be used by investigating agencies to frame charges against those who have violated the law while managing public finances. 
4. While dealing with the audit and accounting of government companies, CAG has certain judicial powers for prosecuting those who violate the law. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements relating to CAG:

1. CAG undertakes an audit of UTs and presents a report on matters pertaining to UT to President.

2. CAG reports on public sector undertakings are used by the Public Sector Undertakings committee.

3. Information from CAG reports cannot be used by investigating agencies to press charges because these reports are based on estimates.

4. While dealing with the audit and accounting of government companies, CAG has certain executive powers for prosecuting those who violate the law.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG):

1. The CAG is appointed by the President of India.

2. He holds office till the pleasure of the President.

3. He is not eligible for the further executive post after his retirement.

4. His salary is equal to a Judge of the Supreme Court.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

As per the Constitution, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India _____.

With reference to Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), consider the following statements:

1. He submits all the reports to the President.

2. He compiles and maintains the accounts of the state governments and union.

3. Governor of a state can request CAG to audit local bodies.

Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following functions is not performed by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?