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    Question

    With reference to the functions of the CAG which of the

    following statements is/are incorrect? 1. The executive can draw money from the public exchequer only with the approval of the CAG. 2. It audits Corporations like Life Insurance Corporation of India, Reserve Bank of India, State Bank of India, Food Corporation of India, and others. Select the answer using the codes given below:
    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ● Statement 1 is incorrect: The executive can draw money from the public exchequer even without the approval of the CAG. Therefore, it has functions of an Auditor-General but not a Comptroller. ● Statement 2 is incorrect: Corporations like Life Insurance Corporation of India, Reserve Bank of India, State Bank of India, Food Corporation of India, and others are totally subjected to private audit and not by CAG.

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