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Constitutional Body Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Asked 11 times across 6 UPSC exams over 14 years (2012–2026), peaking in 2012.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 3 of 11 PYQs
- Most asked in 2012
- Recurs across 9 years (2012–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 2012 → CDS 2014 → CAPF 2015 → CISF 2020 → GEO 2024 → NDA 2026
How the concept evolved
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Rising — more than half its appearances (6 of 11) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
NDA2026
With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements about the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India
- The CAG shall be appointed by the President of India
- The CAG is not eligible for further office under the Government of India after he has ceased to hold his office
- The reports of the CAG relating to the accounts of the Union shall be submitted to the Prime Minister who shall cause them to be laid before the House of the People
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A I and II only ✓
- B II and III only
- C I and III only
- D I, II and III
✓ Correct answer: (A)
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CAPF2025
Consider the following statements about the powers and duties of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India
- He audits and reports on all expenditures from the Consolidated Fund of India
- He controls the issue and receipt of money from the Consolidated Fund of India
- He audits and reports on the expenditure of all bodies substantially financed from the Union or State revenues
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- A 1 and 2 only
- B 2 and 3 only
- C 1 and 3 only
- D 1, 2 and 3
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
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GEO2024
As per the Constitution of India, which one among the following statements is correct ?
- A The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) is appointed by the President of India and remains in office during the pleasure of the President of India.
- B Administrative expenses of the office of the CAG are charged upon the Contingency Fund of India.
- C The reports of the CAG relating to the accounts of the Union and States are submitted to the President of India.
- D The President of India shall cause the reports of the CAG relating to the accounts of the Union to be laid before each House of Parliament. ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
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