In India, other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for 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 press charges against those who have violated the law while managing public finances.
4. While dealing with the audit and accounting of government companies, CAO has certain judicial powers for prosecuting those who violate the law.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Important Questions on UPSC Questions for Indian Polity (Prelims)
1. The orders of the Delimitation Commission cannot be challenged in a Court of Law.
2. When the orders of the Delimitation Commission are laid before the Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assembly they cannot affect any modifications in the orders.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
According to the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the President of India to cause to be laid before the Parliament which of the following?
1. The recommendations of the Union Finance Commission
2. The report of the Public Accounts Committee
3. The report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
4. The report of the National Commission for the Scheduled Castes
Select the correct answer by using the codes given here:
A deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha calls for a joint sitting of the Parliament during the passage of:
- Ordinary Bill
- Money Bill
- Constitution Amendment Bill
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution?
1. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.
2. To protect the weaker sections from social injustice.
3. To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry.
4. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity.
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What is the provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Supreme Court of India?
1. While appointing the Supreme Court Judges, the President of India has To consult The Chief Justice of India.
2. The Supreme Court Judges can be removed by the Chief Justice of India.
3. The salaries of the Judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India to which the legislature does not have to vote.
4. All appointments of officers and staffs of the Supreme Court of India are made by the government only after consulting the Chief Justice of India.
Who among the following constitute the National Development Council?
1. The Prime Minister
2. The Chairman of Finance Commission
3. Ministers of the Union Cabinet
4. Chief Ministers of the States
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Consider the following statements.
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts:
- consists of not more than 25 members of the Lok Sabha.
- scrutinises appropriation and finance accounts of the government.
- examines the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
