CSE · GS-2Official PYQ · CSE 2018 · Q5Polity · Constitutional Bodies · 10 marks · 150 words
English
“The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has a very vital role to play.” Explain how this is reflected in the method and terms of his appointment as well as the range of powers he can exercise.
हिन्दी
“नियंत्रक और महालेखापरीक्षक (सी० ए० जी०) को एक अत्यावश्यक भूमिका निभानी होती है।” व्याख्या कीजिए कि यह किस प्रकार उसकी नियुक्ति की विधि और शर्तों और साथ ही साथ उन अधिकारों के विस्तार से परिलक्षित होती है, जिनका प्रयोग वह कर सकता है।
Text taken verbatim from the commission's published question paper. Transcribed from UPSC’s question paper, CS(M) 2018 (English and Hindi). Source
Syllabus
Polity · Constitutional Bodies
Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
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