GK Question

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The reports of the CAG relating to Union accounts are submitted to the ______, who causes them to be laid before Parliament.

  1. Prime Minister
  2. Finance Minister
  3. President
  4. Speaker

Answer: President

Article 151(1): CAG reports on Union accounts submitted to President, who lays them before Parliament. Article 151(2): Reports on State accounts submitted to Governor, laid before State Legislature. Public Accounts Committee (PAC) examines CAG reports to ensure executive accountability for public expenditure. Critical for legislative financial oversight.

Topic CAG - Reporting
Exam Relevance Financial accountability mechanism question for UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL Tier-2