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Question No. 287Interactive Test Mode
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Q287. In India, other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for the intended purposes, 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 a 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, CAG has certain judicial powers for prosecuting those who violate the law. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In India, other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for the intended purposes, 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 a 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, CAG has certain judicial powers for prosecuting those who violate the law. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct Answer: Option (C) — 2 and 3 only

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Statement 1 is incorrect: CAG does not exercise exchequer control in India (unlike the British CAG); money is issued by the executive without prior CAG authorization. Statement 2 is correct: Audit reports of the CAG relating to the accounts of the Union are examined by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), where the CAG acts as a 'friend, philosopher, and guide'. Statement 3 is correct: Findings and evidence documented in CAG audit reports can be and are frequently used by investigating agencies (such as CBI or ED) to frame charges in cases of financial irregularities. Statement 4 is incorrect: The CAG is solely an auditing and reporting authority and does not possess judicial powers to prosecute individuals or companies.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2012 (Q287)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Constitution & Amendments
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — 2 and 3 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2012 Q287

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2012 GS Paper I Question 287 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2012 Polity (Constitution & Amendments) question is Option (C): "2 and 3 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2012 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Constitution & Amendments". You can explore all repeated questions from Constitution & Amendments in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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