Attorney General & Comptroller and Auditor General
The Attorney General of India and the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) are two pivotal constitutional authorities ensuring legal and financial accountability in the Indian polity. This 200 MCQ master set comprehensively covers Articles 76 and 148–151, detailing the appointment, tenure, powers, limitations, and independence of both offices. It explores the Attorney General’s advisory role to the Union Government, participation in Parliament without voting rights, and representation in landmark constitutional cases such as Kesavananda Bharati and Indira Gandhi vs Raj Narain. Equally, it examines the CAG’s role as the guardian of the public purse, auditing Union and State accounts, PSUs, and autonomous bodies, with reports scrutinized by the PAC, COPU, and Estimates Committee. Scenario‑based, assertion–reason, and analytical MCQs ensure conceptual clarity, while historical evolution and international comparisons add depth. Designed for UPSC, SSC, PSC, and other competitive exams, this set guarantees syllabus completeness, exam authenticity, and deployment‑ready content for students and educators.
A) Article 76
B) Article 148
C) Article 124
D) Article 280
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 76 establishes the AG as the highest law officer of the Union.
Q2. The Attorney General is appointed by:
A) President of India
B) Prime Minister
C) Chief Justice of India
D) Parliament
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: The President appoints the AG; conventionally on advice of the government.
Q3. Eligibility for AG includes:
A) Qualified to be appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court
B) 10 years’ practice in any court
C) Member of Bar Council of India only
D) Former High Court judge only
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Must be qualified to be a Supreme Court judge (advocate of a High Court for 10 years or distinguished jurist).
Q4. Tenure of AG is:
A) At the pleasure of the President
B) Fixed 5 years
C) Fixed 6 years
D) Co-terminus with Lok Sabha
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: No fixed tenure; serves at the President’s pleasure.
Q5. The AG’s remuneration is:
A) Determined by the President
B) Fixed by Parliament
C) As per Finance Commission
D) As per CJI’s recommendation
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: The President determines the remuneration and terms.
Q6. The AG’s primary duty is to:
A) Advise the Government of India on legal matters
B) Conduct criminal trials in states
C) Frame subordinate legislation
D) Chair the Law Commission
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG advises the Union and performs legal functions assigned by the President.
Q7. The AG has the right of audience in:
A) All courts in India
B) Only Supreme Court
C) Only High Courts
D) Only tribunals
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG can appear in any court in India.
Q8. The AG has the right to participate in proceedings of Parliament:
A) Without voting rights
B) With voting rights
C) Only in Lok Sabha
D) Only in Rajya Sabha
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG can speak in Parliament and its committees but cannot vote.
Q9. The AG is part of:
A) Neither Union executive nor judiciary formally
B) Judiciary
C) Legislature
D) Council of Ministers
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG is a constitutional authority, not a minister or judge.
Q10. The AG can be a member of Parliament:
A) No, cannot be an MP simultaneously
B) Yes, must be an MP
C) Yes, only Rajya Sabha
D) Yes, only Lok Sabha
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG cannot be a sitting MP; may participate without voting.
Q11. The AG can appear for private parties:
A) Yes, with prior permission of the government
B) No, strictly prohibited
C) Yes, without any restriction
D) Only in civil matters
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG may take private briefs subject to conflict-of-interest safeguards.
Q12. The AG’s independence is ensured by:
A) Professional norms and constitutional status
B) Fixed tenure
C) Parliamentary election
D) Judicial appointment
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Independence flows from role, ethics, and constitutional design, not fixed tenure.
Q13. The AG’s advice to the government is:
A) Not binding
B) Binding
C) Binding only in criminal matters
D) Binding only in constitutional matters
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG’s advice is persuasive, not binding.
Q14. The AG represents the Union in:
A) Supreme Court and High Courts
B) Only Supreme Court
C) Only tribunals
D) Only international courts
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG appears for the Union in superior courts and assigned forums.
Q15. The AG can be removed by:
A) President at pleasure
B) Impeachment by Parliament
C) Supreme Court order
D) Resolution by Cabinet
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Serves at the pleasure of the President.
Q16. The AG’s conflict-of-interest is managed by:
A) Recusal and prior permission norms
B) Parliamentary censure
C) Judicial writs
D) Election Commission oversight
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Ethical practice requires recusal and permission for private briefs.
Q17. The AG’s role differs from Solicitor General in that:
A) AG is constitutional; SG is statutory/appointed
B) Both are constitutional
C) SG outranks AG
D) AG handles only criminal matters
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG is constitutional; SG/ASGs are appointed law officers.
Q18. The AG can attend Parliamentary committees:
A) Yes, and speak but cannot vote
B) No, prohibited
C) Yes, with voting rights
D) Only Finance Committee
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG may participate without voting.
Q19. The AG’s oath:
A) No specific constitutional oath prescribed
B) Same as minister
C) Same as judge
D) Same as MP
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Constitution does not prescribe a formal oath for AG.
Q20. The AG’s accountability is primarily to:
A) The Constitution and the President
B) The Supreme Court
C) The CVC
D) The PAC
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG advises the Union under constitutional authority.
Q21. The AG’s advice confidentiality:
A) Generally confidential unless disclosed by government
B) Public by default
C) Must be tabled in Parliament
D) Must be published in Gazette
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Legal advice is privileged unless the government chooses to disclose.
Q22. The AG can prosecute cases:
A) Yes, when directed; but primarily represents Union in civil/constitutional matters
B) No, never
C) Only in state courts
D) Only in international courts
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG may be assigned prosecution but core role is advisory/representational.
Q23. The AG’s office is analogous at state level to:
A) Advocate General
B) Public Prosecutor
C) Lokayukta
D) Legal Remembrancer
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Advocate General is the highest law officer of a state.
Q24. The AG’s resignation is tendered to:
A) President
B) Prime Minister
C) Chief Justice of India
D) Speaker of Lok Sabha
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG resigns to the appointing authority—the President.
Q25. The AG’s participation in Parliament is under:
A) Article 88 (rights of Ministers and AG to participate)
B) Article 76(3)
C) Article 105
D) Article 118
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 88 enables AG to participate in Parliament/committees without voting.
Q26. The Attorney General’s power to appear in courts extends to:
A) Supreme Court & High Courts
B) Tribunals only
C) International courts only
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG has right of audience in all courts in India.
Q27. The AG can participate in Lok Sabha debates:
A) Yes, but without voting rights
B) Yes, with voting rights
C) No, prohibited
D) Only during Question Hour
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG can speak but cannot vote.
Q28. The AG’s remuneration is decided by:
A) President of India
B) Parliament
C) Finance Commission
D) Supreme Court
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: President determines AG’s remuneration.
Q29. The AG’s advice to the government is:
A) Persuasive, not binding
B) Binding in all matters
C) Binding only in constitutional matters
D) Binding only in criminal cases
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG’s advice is advisory, not binding.
Q30. The AG can hold private practice:
A) Yes, with government permission
B) No, strictly prohibited
C) Yes, without restriction
D) Only in civil cases
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG may take private briefs subject to conflict-of-interest safeguards.
Q31. The AG differs from Advocate General in that:
A) AG is Union law officer; Advocate General is state law officer
B) Both are Union law officers
C) AG is judicial; Advocate General is legislative
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Advocate General serves states; AG serves Union.
Q32. The AG’s independence is safeguarded by:
A) Professional ethics & constitutional status
B) Fixed tenure
C) Parliamentary election
D) Judicial appointment
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Independence flows from constitutional design, not tenure.
Q33. The AG can be removed by:
A) President at pleasure
B) Impeachment by Parliament
C) Supreme Court order
D) Cabinet resolution
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG serves at the pleasure of the President.
Q34. The AG’s participation in Parliamentary committees is under:
A) Article 88
B) Article 76
C) Article 105
D) Article 118
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 88 allows AG to participate without voting.
Q35. The AG’s oath of office:
A) Not prescribed in Constitution
B) Same as minister
C) Same as judge
D) Same as MP
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Constitution does not prescribe a formal oath for AG.
Q36. The AG’s accountability is primarily to:
A) President & Constitution
B) Supreme Court
C) Parliament
D) CVC
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG advises Union under constitutional authority.
Q37. The AG can represent Union in international arbitration:
A) Yes, if directed by government
B) No, prohibited
C) Yes, only in UN courts
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG may represent Union internationally if assigned.
Q38. The AG’s resignation is tendered to:
A) President
B) Prime Minister
C) Chief Justice of India
D) Speaker of Lok Sabha
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG resigns to the appointing authority—the President.
Q39. The AG’s advice confidentiality:
A) Privileged unless disclosed by government
B) Public by default
C) Must be tabled in Parliament
D) Must be published in Gazette
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Legal advice is confidential unless disclosed.
Q40. The AG’s role in criminal prosecution:
A) May be assigned, but primarily advisory
B) No role at all
C) Only in state courts
D) Only in international courts
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG may prosecute if directed.
Q41. The AG’s office is analogous at state level to:
A) Advocate General
B) Public Prosecutor
C) Lokayukta
D) Legal Remembrancer
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Advocate General is state counterpart.
Q42. The AG’s participation in Parliament is without:
A) Voting rights
B) Speaking rights
C) Committee rights
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG cannot vote.
Q43. The AG’s independence is limited by:
A) Pleasure of President
B) Parliamentary control
C) Judicial review
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Tenure depends on President’s pleasure.
Q44. The AG’s advice is binding on:
A) None; it is advisory only
B) Parliament
C) Judiciary
D) States
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Advice is not binding.
Q45. The AG’s role in constitutional amendments:
A) Advisory only
B) Binding
C) Judicial
D) Legislative
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG advises government on amendments.
Q46. The AG’s participation in Parliament is under:
A) Article 88
B) Article 76(3)
C) Article 105
D) Article 118
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 88 enables AG’s participation.
Q47. The AG’s advice is privileged communication under:
A) Legal ethics & constitutional practice
B) Parliamentary privilege
C) Judicial privilege
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Advice is privileged.
Q48. The AG’s role in impeachment of President:
A) Advisory to government
B) Judicial
C) Legislative
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG advises government in impeachment proceedings.
Q49. The AG’s role in emergency proclamation:
A) Advisory to President/Government
B) Judicial
C) Legislative
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG advises on legality of emergency.
Q50. The AG’s role in financial matters:
A) Advisory on constitutional validity of financial bills
B) Direct control of budget
C) Audit of accounts
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG advises on financial legislation validity.
Q51. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) is provided under:
A) Article 148
B) Article 76
C) Article 280
D) Article 324
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 148 establishes the office of the CAG.
Q52. The CAG is appointed by:
A) President of India
B) Prime Minister
C) Chief Justice of India
D) Parliament
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: The President appoints the CAG.
Q53. The CAG’s tenure is:
A) 6 years or until age 65, whichever earlier
B) Fixed 5 years
C) At the pleasure of the President
D) Co-terminus with Lok Sabha
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Tenure is 6 years or until age 65.
Q54. The CAG can be removed by:
A) President on grounds of proved misbehavior after SC inquiry
B) Impeachment like Supreme Court judge
C) Prime Minister’s recommendation
D) None
✅ Correct: B
Explanation: Removal procedure same as Supreme Court judge.
Q55. The CAG’s salary is:
A) Charged on Consolidated Fund of India
B) Voted by Parliament
C) Fixed by Finance Commission
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Salary is charged on Consolidated Fund, ensuring independence.
Q56. The CAG audits:
A) Accounts of Union & State governments
B) Public sector undertakings
C) Autonomous bodies substantially financed by government
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: CAG audits all these entities.
Q57. The CAG submits reports to:
A) President, who lays them before Parliament
B) Prime Minister directly
C) Supreme Court
D) Finance Commission
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Reports are submitted to President, then laid before Parliament.
Q58. The CAG’s independence is ensured by:
A) Removal procedure, salary security, constitutional status
B) Fixed tenure only
C) Parliamentary election
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Constitutional safeguards ensure independence.
Q59. The CAG is called:
A) Guardian of Public Purse
B) Guardian of Constitution
C) Guardian of Judiciary
D) Guardian of Parliament
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: CAG ensures accountability in public finance.
Q60. The CAG’s duties are defined under:
A) CAG (Duties, Powers and Conditions of Service) Act, 1971
B) Finance Act, 1991
C) Companies Act, 2013
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Act of 1971 defines CAG’s duties.
Q61. The CAG audits receipts and expenditure of:
A) Union & States
B) PSUs
C) Autonomous bodies
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: CAG audits all these.
Q62. The CAG’s reports are examined by:
A) Public Accounts Committee (PAC)
B) Estimates Committee
C) Committee on Public Undertakings
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: PAC, Estimates, and COPU examine reports.
Q63. The CAG’s audit types include:
A) Compliance audit
B) Performance audit
C) Financial audit
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: CAG conducts all these audits.
Q64. The CAG’s role in PSUs:
A) Audits accounts of PSUs
B) Directs PSU management
C) Controls PSU policy
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: CAG audits PSU accounts.
Q65. The CAG’s reports are submitted under:
A) Article 151
B) Article 148
C) Article 280
D) Article 324
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Article 151 provides for submission of reports.
Q66. The CAG’s audit scope includes:
A) Union, States, PSUs, autonomous bodies
B) Only Union
C) Only States
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: CAG audits all these.
Q67. The CAG’s independence is comparable to:
A) Supreme Court judges
B) Election Commission
C) Finance Commission
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Removal procedure same as SC judge.
Q68. The CAG’s reports ensure:
A) Accountability of executive to legislature
B) Judicial independence
C) Electoral reforms
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Reports ensure financial accountability.
Q69. The CAG’s audit of government companies is under:
A) Companies Act, 2013
B) CAG Act, 1971
C) Finance Act, 1991
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Companies Act provides for CAG audit of government companies.
Q70. The CAG’s audit of autonomous bodies is under:
A) CAG Act, 1971
B) Finance Act, 1991
C) Companies Act, 2013
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: CAG Act provides for audit of autonomous bodies.
Q71. The CAG’s audit of receipts is under:
A) CAG Act, 1971
B) Finance Act, 1991
C) Companies Act, 2013
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: CAG Act provides for audit of receipts.
Q72. The CAG’s audit of expenditure is under:
A) CAG Act, 1971
B) Finance Act, 1991
C) Companies Act, 2013
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: CAG Act provides for audit of expenditure.
Q73. The CAG’s audit of PSUs is under:
A) Companies Act, 2013
B) CAG Act, 1971
C) Finance Act, 1991
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Companies Act provides for audit of PSUs.
Q74. The CAG’s audit of government accounts ensures:
A) Transparency & accountability
B) Judicial independence
C) Electoral reforms
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Ensures transparency in public finance.
Q75. The CAG’s reports are laid before:
A) Parliament & State Legislatures
B) Supreme Court
C) Finance Commission
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Reports laid before Parliament & State Legislatures.
Q76. The CAG conducts which types of audits?
A) Compliance, performance, financial
B) Only compliance
C) Only performance
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: CAG conducts compliance, performance, and financial audits.
Q77. Compliance audit by CAG ensures:
A) Expenditure conforms to laws and rules
B) Efficiency of programs
C) Effectiveness of outcomes
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Compliance audit checks legality and regularity.
Q78. Performance audit by CAG ensures:
A) Economy, efficiency, effectiveness of programs
B) Legal conformity only
C) Judicial independence
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Performance audit evaluates 3Es.
Q79. Financial audit by CAG ensures:
A) Accuracy of accounts and financial statements
B) Efficiency of programs
C) Judicial independence
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Financial audit checks correctness of accounts.
Q80. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) examines:
A) CAG reports on Union accounts
B) Judicial judgments
C) Election Commission reports
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: PAC scrutinizes CAG reports.
Q81. The Committee on Public Undertakings (COPU) examines:
A) CAG reports on PSUs
B) Judicial judgments
C) Election Commission reports
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: COPU examines PSU audits.
Q82. The Estimates Committee examines:
A) Efficiency of expenditure and estimates
B) Judicial independence
C) Electoral reforms
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Estimates Committee reviews expenditure estimates.
Q83. The CAG’s audit of PSUs is under:
A) Companies Act, 2013
B) CAG Act, 1971
C) Finance Act, 1991
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Companies Act provides for PSU audit.
Q84. The CAG’s audit of autonomous bodies is under:
A) CAG Act, 1971
B) Finance Act, 1991
C) Companies Act, 2013
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: CAG Act provides for audit of autonomous bodies.
Q85. The CAG’s audit of receipts ensures:
A) Proper realization of revenue
B) Judicial independence
C) Electoral reforms
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Ensures government revenue is properly collected.
Q86. The CAG’s audit of expenditure ensures:
A) Expenditure is legally authorized and properly applied
B) Judicial independence
C) Electoral reforms
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Ensures expenditure is lawful and efficient.
Q87. The CAG’s performance audit evaluates:
A) Economy, efficiency, effectiveness
B) Judicial independence
C) Electoral reforms
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Evaluates 3Es of government programs.
Q88. The PAC is composed of:
A) Members of Parliament from both Houses
B) Only Lok Sabha members
C) Only Rajya Sabha members
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: PAC includes MPs from both Houses.
Q89. The PAC is chaired by:
A) Member of Opposition (Lok Sabha)
B) Prime Minister
C) Speaker of Lok Sabha
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Conventionally chaired by opposition MP.
Q90. The COPU is composed of:
A) Members of Parliament from both Houses
B) Only Lok Sabha members
C) Only Rajya Sabha members
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: COPU includes MPs from both Houses.
Q91. The Estimates Committee is composed of:
A) Members of Lok Sabha only
B) Members of Rajya Sabha only
C) Members of both Houses
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Estimates Committee has Lok Sabha members only.
Q92. The PAC examines CAG reports under:
A) Article 151
B) Article 148
C) Article 280
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Reports submitted under Article 151.
Q93. The CAG’s audit of PSUs ensures:
A) Accountability of PSU management
B) Judicial independence
C) Electoral reforms
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Ensures PSU accountability.
Q94. The CAG’s audit of autonomous bodies ensures:
A) Proper use of government funds
B) Judicial independence
C) Electoral reforms
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Ensures funds are used properly.
Q95. The CAG’s audit of receipts ensures:
A) Revenue is collected as per law
B) Judicial independence
C) Electoral reforms
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Ensures lawful revenue collection.
Q96. The CAG’s audit of expenditure ensures:
A) Expenditure is authorized and efficient
B) Judicial independence
C) Electoral reforms
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Ensures lawful expenditure.
Q97. The CAG’s performance audit ensures:
A) Programs achieve intended objectives efficiently
B) Judicial independence
C) Electoral reforms
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Evaluates effectiveness of programs.
Q98. The PAC reports to:
A) Parliament
B) Supreme Court
C) President
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: PAC submits reports to Parliament.
Q99. The COPU reports to:
A) Parliament
B) Supreme Court
C) President
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: COPU submits reports to Parliament.
Q100. The Estimates Committee reports to:
A) Lok Sabha
B) Rajya Sabha
C) Parliament jointly
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Estimates Committee submits reports to Lok Sabha.
Q101. The Attorney General is the highest law officer of:
A) Union Government
B) State Government
C) Judiciary
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG is the chief legal advisor to the Union.
Q102. The Advocate General is the highest law officer of:
A) State Government
B) Union Government
C) Judiciary
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Advocate General serves the states.
Q103. The CAG is the guardian of:
A) Public purse
B) Judiciary
C) Constitution
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: CAG ensures accountability in public finance.
Q104. The AG advises:
A) Union Government
B) State Government
C) Judiciary
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG advises Union on legal matters.
Q105. The Advocate General advises:
A) State Government
B) Union Government
C) Judiciary
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Advocate General advises state governments.
Q106. The CAG audits:
A) Union, States, PSUs, autonomous bodies
B) Judiciary
C) Election Commission
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: CAG audits all these entities.
Q107. The AG’s advice is:
A) Not binding
B) Binding
C) Judicial
D) Legislative
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG’s advice is persuasive, not binding.
Q108. The CAG’s reports are:
A) Binding on Parliament
B) Advisory to Parliament
C) Judicial orders
D) None
✅ Correct: B
Explanation: Reports are advisory, examined by committees.
Q109. The AG’s tenure is:
A) At the pleasure of the President
B) Fixed 5 years
C) Fixed 6 years
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: No fixed tenure.
Q110. The CAG’s tenure is:
A) 6 years or until age 65
B) At the pleasure of the President
C) Fixed 5 years
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Tenure is 6 years or until age 65.
Q111. The AG can participate in Parliament:
A) Without voting rights
B) With voting rights
C) No participation
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG can speak but not vote.
Q112. The CAG submits reports to:
A) President, who lays them before Parliament
B) Prime Minister
C) Supreme Court
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Reports submitted to President.
Q113. The AG’s independence is limited by:
A) Pleasure of President
B) Judicial review
C) Parliamentary control
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Tenure depends on President’s pleasure.
Q114. The CAG’s independence is ensured by:
A) Removal procedure, salary security, constitutional status
B) Parliamentary election
C) Judicial appointment
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Constitutional safeguards ensure independence.
Q115. The AG’s role in impeachment proceedings:
A) Advisory to government
B) Judicial
C) Legislative
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG advises government.
Q116. The CAG’s role in financial accountability:
A) Ensures transparency in public finance
B) Judicial independence
C) Electoral reforms
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: CAG ensures accountability.
Q117. The AG’s advice confidentiality is:
A) Privileged unless disclosed
B) Public by default
C) Must be tabled in Parliament
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Advice is confidential.
Q118. The CAG’s reports are examined by:
A) PAC, COPU, Estimates Committee
B) Judiciary
C) Election Commission
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Committees examine reports.
Q119. The AG’s role in emergency proclamation:
A) Advisory to President/Government
B) Judicial
C) Legislative
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG advises on legality.
Q120. The CAG’s role in PSU audits:
A) Ensures accountability of PSU management
B) Judicial independence
C) Electoral reforms
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: CAG audits PSU accounts.
Q121. The AG’s office is analogous at state level to:
A) Advocate General
B) Public Prosecutor
C) Lokayukta
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Advocate General is state counterpart.
Q122. The CAG’s office is analogous internationally to:
A) Auditor General in UK/US
B) Attorney General
C) Judiciary
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Similar to Auditor General abroad.
Q123. Landmark case linking AG’s role:
A) Indira Gandhi vs Raj Narain (1975)
B) Kesavananda Bharati (1973)
C) Golaknath (1967)
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG represented Union in election dispute.
Q124. Landmark case linking CAG’s role:
A) Subramanian Swamy vs Union of India (2G case)
B) Kesavananda Bharati (1973)
C) Golaknath (1967)
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: CAG audit reports crucial in 2G case.
Q125. Assertion (A): AG is highest law officer; CAG is guardian of public purse.
Reason (R): Both ensure accountability of Union government.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG ensures legal accountability; CAG ensures financial accountability.
Q126. Assertion (A): The Attorney General can participate in Parliament.
Reason (R): Article 88 grants AG right to speak but not vote.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG can participate but cannot vote.
Q127. Assertion (A): The CAG’s salary is charged on Consolidated Fund of India.
Reason (R): This ensures independence from executive control.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Salary charged on Consolidated Fund ensures independence.
Q128. Assertion (A): The AG’s advice is binding on government.
Reason (R): AG is constitutional authority.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: AG’s advice is persuasive, not binding.
Q129. Assertion (A): The CAG audits PSUs under Companies Act, 2013.
Reason (R): Government companies require statutory audit.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: CAG audits government companies under Companies Act.
Q130. Assertion (A): The AG can be removed only by impeachment.
Reason (R): AG has same safeguards as SC judge.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: AG serves at pleasure of President, no impeachment.
Q131. Assertion (A): The CAG can be removed only by impeachment.
Reason (R): Removal procedure same as SC judge.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Removal procedure same as SC judge.
Q132. Assertion (A): The AG is part of Union executive.
Reason (R): AG is member of Council of Ministers.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: AG is constitutional authority, not minister.
Q133. Assertion (A): The CAG submits reports to Parliament directly.
Reason (R): CAG is independent authority.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: C
Explanation: Reports submitted to President, then laid before Parliament.
Q134. Assertion (A): The AG must be qualified to be SC judge.
Reason (R): AG must have 10 years’ practice in High Court or be distinguished jurist.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Qualification same as SC judge.
Q135. Assertion (A): The CAG ensures accountability of executive to legislature.
Reason (R): Reports examined by PAC and COPU.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Reports ensure accountability.
Q136. Assertion (A): The AG can vote in Parliament.
Reason (R): AG is constitutional authority.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: AG cannot vote.
Q137. Assertion (A): The CAG’s independence is ensured by fixed tenure.
Reason (R): Tenure is 6 years or until age 65.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Fixed tenure ensures independence.
Q138. Assertion (A): The AG can hold private practice without restriction.
Reason (R): AG is constitutional authority.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: AG requires government permission for private practice.
Q139. Assertion (A): The CAG audits only Union accounts.
Reason (R): States have separate auditors.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: CAG audits Union, States, PSUs, autonomous bodies.
Q140. Assertion (A): The AG’s advice is confidential.
Reason (R): Legal privilege protects advice unless disclosed.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Advice is privileged communication.
Q141. Assertion (A): The CAG’s reports are binding on government.
Reason (R): Parliament must implement recommendations.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Reports are advisory, not binding.
Q142. Assertion (A): The AG is part of judiciary.
Reason (R): AG advises courts.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: AG is law officer, not judge.
Q143. Assertion (A): The CAG’s reports are examined by PAC.
Reason (R): PAC scrutinizes Union accounts.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: PAC examines Union accounts.
Q144. Assertion (A): The AG’s remuneration is fixed by Parliament.
Reason (R): Parliament controls AG’s salary.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: President determines AG’s remuneration.
Q145. Assertion (A): The CAG’s salary is voted by Parliament.
Reason (R): Parliament controls CAG’s salary.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Salary charged on Consolidated Fund, not voted.
Q146. Assertion (A): The AG can be member of Parliament.
Reason (R): AG is constitutional authority.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: AG cannot be sitting MP.
Q147. Assertion (A): The CAG is appointed by Prime Minister.
Reason (R): PM recommends appointment.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: CAG appointed by President.
Q148. Assertion (A): The AG’s advice is binding in constitutional matters.
Reason (R): AG is constitutional authority.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: Advice is persuasive, not binding.
Q149. Assertion (A): The CAG’s reports are submitted under Article 151.
Reason (R): Article 151 provides for submission of reports.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Reports submitted under Article 151.
Q150. Assertion (A): The AG serves at pleasure of President.
Reason (R): No fixed tenure prescribed in Constitution.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG serves at President’s pleasure.
Q151. Scenario: The Union Government introduces a bill with constitutional doubts. Who advises legality?
A) Attorney General
B) Comptroller & Auditor General
C) Speaker of Lok Sabha
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG advises Union on constitutional validity.
Q152. Scenario: A PSU misuses government funds. Who audits?
A) Comptroller & Auditor General
B) Attorney General
C) Finance Commission
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: CAG audits PSU accounts.
Q153. Scenario: Parliament debates constitutional amendment. AG’s role is:
A) Advisory to government
B) Voting member
C) Judicial authority
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG advises but cannot vote.
Q154. Scenario: State government seeks legal advice. Who advises?
A) Advocate General
B) Attorney General
C) Comptroller & Auditor General
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Advocate General advises state.
Q155. Scenario: Union budget presented. Who audits expenditure?
A) Comptroller & Auditor General
B) Attorney General
C) Finance Commission
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: CAG audits expenditure.
Q156. Scenario: Government faces constitutional crisis. Who provides legal opinion?
A) Attorney General
B) Comptroller & Auditor General
C) Supreme Court
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG provides legal opinion.
Q157. Scenario: Parliament questions PSU losses. Who provides audit report?
A) Comptroller & Auditor General
B) Attorney General
C) Finance Commission
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: CAG submits PSU audit reports.
Q158. Scenario: Emergency proclamation challenged. Who defends Union in SC?
A) Attorney General
B) Comptroller & Auditor General
C) Solicitor General
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG defends Union in SC.
Q159. Scenario: Parliament committee examines CAG report. Which committee?
A) Public Accounts Committee
B) Estimates Committee
C) Committee on Public Undertakings
D) All of the above
✅ Correct: D
Explanation: PAC, Estimates, COPU examine reports.
Q160. Scenario: Government company audited. Which law applies?
A) Companies Act, 2013
B) CAG Act, 1971
C) Finance Act, 1991
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Companies Act provides for audit.
Q161. Scenario: Union seeks advice on international treaty. Who advises?
A) Attorney General
B) Comptroller & Auditor General
C) Finance Commission
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG advises Union on treaties.
Q162. Scenario: State PSU misuse of funds. Who audits?
A) Comptroller & Auditor General
B) Attorney General
C) Advocate General
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: CAG audits state PSUs.
Q163. Scenario: Union law challenged in SC. Who defends?
A) Attorney General
B) Comptroller & Auditor General
C) Finance Commission
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG defends Union laws.
Q164. Scenario: Parliament questions efficiency of schemes. Which audit applies?
A) Performance audit
B) Compliance audit
C) Financial audit
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Performance audit evaluates efficiency.
Q165. Scenario: Government revenue collection questioned. Which audit applies?
A) Audit of receipts
B) Audit of expenditure
C) Performance audit
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Audit of receipts ensures lawful collection.
Q166. Scenario: Government expenditure questioned. Which audit applies?
A) Audit of expenditure
B) Audit of receipts
C) Performance audit
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Audit of expenditure ensures lawful spending.
Q167. Scenario: PSU efficiency questioned. Which audit applies?
A) Performance audit
B) Compliance audit
C) Financial audit
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Performance audit evaluates efficiency.
Q168. Scenario: Union seeks advice on constitutional amendment. Who advises?
A) Attorney General
B) Comptroller & Auditor General
C) Finance Commission
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG advises on constitutional amendments.
Q169. Scenario: Parliament questions legality of financial bill. Who advises?
A) Attorney General
B) Comptroller & Auditor General
C) Finance Commission
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG advises on legality.
Q170. Scenario: Parliament questions accuracy of accounts. Who audits?
A) Comptroller & Auditor General
B) Attorney General
C) Finance Commission
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: CAG audits accounts.
Q171. Scenario: Union seeks advice on impeachment proceedings. Who advises?
A) Attorney General
B) Comptroller & Auditor General
C) Finance Commission
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG advises government.
Q172. Scenario: Parliament questions PSU losses. Which committee examines?
A) Committee on Public Undertakings
B) Public Accounts Committee
C) Estimates Committee
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: COPU examines PSU reports.
Q173. Scenario: Parliament questions Union accounts. Which committee examines?
A) Public Accounts Committee
B) Committee on Public Undertakings
C) Estimates Committee
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: PAC examines Union accounts.
Q174. Scenario: Parliament questions expenditure estimates. Which committee examines?
A) Estimates Committee
B) Public Accounts Committee
C) Committee on Public Undertakings
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Estimates Committee examines expenditure estimates.
Q175. Scenario: Union seeks advice on legality of ordinance. Who advises?
A) Attorney General
B) Comptroller & Auditor General
C) Finance Commission
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG advises on legality of ordinances.
Q176. The first Attorney General of India was:
A) M.C. Setalvad
B) Nani Palkhivala
C) Soli Sorabjee
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: M.C. Setalvad served as the first AG (1950–1963).
Q177. The first Comptroller & Auditor General of India was:
A) V. Narahari Rao
B) T.N. Chaturvedi
C) Rajiv Mehrishi
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: V. Narahari Rao was the first CAG (1948–1954).
Q178. The AG’s office was borrowed from:
A) British system
B) American system
C) French system
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG modeled on British Attorney General.
Q179. The CAG’s office was borrowed from:
A) British system
B) American system
C) French system
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: CAG modeled on British Auditor General.
Q180. The AG’s role in Kesavananda Bharati case:
A) Defended Union’s power to amend Constitution
B) Challenged basic structure doctrine
C) Supported judiciary
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG argued for Parliament’s amending power.
Q181. The CAG’s role in 2G spectrum case:
A) Audit reports exposed irregularities
B) Defended Union in SC
C) Chaired PAC
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: CAG audit reports crucial in 2G case.
Q182. The AG’s office is mentioned in:
A) Part V of Constitution
B) Part VI
C) Part XII
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG is in Part V (Union).
Q183. The CAG’s office is mentioned in:
A) Part V of Constitution
B) Part VI
C) Part XII
D) None
✅ Correct: C
Explanation: CAG is in Part V but financial provisions in Part XII.
Q184. The AG’s advice is privileged under:
A) Legal ethics & constitutional practice
B) Parliamentary privilege
C) Judicial privilege
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Advice is confidential.
Q185. The CAG’s reports are examined by:
A) PAC, COPU, Estimates Committee
B) Judiciary
C) Election Commission
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Committees scrutinize reports.
Q186. The AG’s role in Indira Gandhi vs Raj Narain case:
A) Defended Union in election dispute
B) Challenged election results
C) Supported judiciary
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG represented Union.
Q187. The CAG’s role in coal allocation case:
A) Audit reports exposed irregularities
B) Defended Union in SC
C) Chaired PAC
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: CAG audit reports crucial in coal case.
Q188. The AG’s office is not subject to:
A) Parliamentary impeachment
B) Judicial removal
C) Fixed tenure
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG serves at President’s pleasure.
Q189. The CAG’s office is subject to:
A) Removal like SC judge
B) Pleasure of President
C) Parliamentary resolution only
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Removal procedure same as SC judge.
Q190. The AG’s role in ordinance legality:
A) Advises government on constitutional validity
B) Audits ordinance
C) Submits report to Parliament
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG advises legality of ordinances.
Q191. The CAG’s role in fiscal transparency:
A) Ensures accountability in public finance
B) Advises legality of ordinances
C) Defends Union in SC
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: CAG ensures fiscal transparency.
Q192. The AG’s office is analogous internationally to:
A) Attorney General in UK/US
B) Auditor General
C) Judiciary
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Similar to AG abroad.
Q193. The CAG’s office is analogous internationally to:
A) Auditor General in UK/US
B) Attorney General
C) Judiciary
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Similar to Auditor General abroad.
Q194. The AG’s role in constitutional amendments:
A) Advisory to government
B) Binding
C) Judicial
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG advises government.
Q195. The CAG’s reports are laid before:
A) Parliament & State Legislatures
B) Supreme Court
C) Finance Commission
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Reports laid before legislatures.
Q196. The AG’s role in presidential impeachment:
A) Advises government
B) Judicial
C) Legislative
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG advises government.
Q197. The CAG’s role in PSU accountability:
A) Audits PSU accounts
B) Advises government
C) Judicial
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: CAG audits PSU accounts.
Q198. The AG’s role in international arbitration:
A) Represents Union if directed
B) Audits arbitration
C) Judicial
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG represents Union internationally.
Q199. The CAG’s reports ensure:
A) Accountability of executive to legislature
B) Judicial independence
C) Electoral reforms
D) None
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: Reports ensure accountability.
Q200. Assertion (A): AG ensures legal accountability; CAG ensures financial accountability.
Reason (R): Both are constitutional authorities ensuring Union’s accountability.
A) Both true, R correct explanation
B) Both true, R not explanation
C) A true, R false
D) Both false
✅ Correct: A
Explanation: AG ensures legal accountability; CAG ensures financial accountability.
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