The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India (CAG) is established under which Article of the Constitution?
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B.
1. Article 148(1) provides that there shall be a Comptroller and Auditor-General of India, appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal.
2. Article 124 deals with the establishment and constitution of the Supreme Court.
3. Article 280 deals with the Finance Commission.
4. Article 324 deals with the Election Commission of India.
5. Hence Article 148 is the constitutional foundation of the CAG.
_Source: Constitution of India (Bare Act, updated to 105th Amendment Act 2021), Govt. of India Legislative Dept., Article 148_
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