GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN POLITICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who is considered the guardian of the Public Purse?
A
Parliament
B
Comptroller and Auditor General
C
Public Accounts Committee
D
The President
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) is the supreme body for audit and accounts for all the expenditures made by the both State and Central Governments of India, hence it called as the Guardian of the public purse. The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India are appointed by the President of India.

Detailed explanation-2: -148. Comptroller and Auditor General of India (1) There shall be a Comptroller and Auditor General of India who shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal and shall only be removed from office in like manner and on like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court.

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