GK Question

polity medium mcq

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is appointed by the President and can be removed from office in like manner as a ______.

  1. Governor
  2. High Court Judge
  3. Supreme Court Judge
  4. Chief Election Commissioner

Answer: Supreme Court Judge

Article 148(1): CAG appointed by President. Article 148(1) proviso: CAG can be removed only like Supreme Court Judge (Article 124): Presidential order after Parliament address with special majority on grounds of proved misbehaviour/incapacity. Ensures CAG's independence to audit government accounts without fear or favour.

Topic CAG - Appointment and Removal
Exam Relevance Constitutional auditor independence question for UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL