Article 151: Audit reports

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1. 1. Consider the following statements about the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India: 1. He is appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal. 2. His reports relating to the accounts of a State are submitted to the Governor of the State, who causes them to be laid before the State Legislature. 3. Before entering upon his office, he makes and subscribes his oath before the Chief Justice of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   A.1 and 2 onlyB.1 and 3 onlyC.1, 2 and 3D.2 and 3 only
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2. 2. Consider the following statements regarding the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India: 1. After he ceases to hold office, he is not eligible for further office either under the Government of India or under the Government of any State. 2. The administrative expenses of his office, including salaries, allowances and pensions of persons serving in that office, are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India. 3. His reports relating to the accounts of a State are submitted to the President, who causes them to be laid before the Legislature of the State. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   A.2 and 3 onlyB.1 and 2 onlyC.1 onlyD.1, 2 and 3
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