GK Question

polity medium true_false

The CAG audits only the expenditures of the Union Government and not those of State Governments.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: False

Article 149: CAG audits: (a) Union Government accounts, (b) State Government accounts, (c) Bodies substantially financed by Union/State funds (as Parliament/State Legislature may prescribe). CAG reports on Union accounts submitted to President (laid before Parliament); on State accounts to Governor (laid before State Legislature). Ensures financial accountability at all levels.

Topic CAG - Functions
Exam Relevance Audit jurisdiction question frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams