Which one of the following statements with regard to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is NOT correct ?

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Q: 88 (NDA-I/2018)

Which one of the following statements with regard to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is NOT correct ?

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Polity

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NDA-I

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0,50,15,4,8,50,3

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{'auditor general': [3, 0, 2, 7], 'comptroller': [13, 1, 5, 18], 'cag': [0, 0, 0, 5], 'salary': [3, 2, 3, 4], 'president': [4, 0, 2, 1], 'judge': [6, 1, 14, 17]}

The correct answer is option 3. Option 3 states that the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is eligible for further office under the Government of India after he has ceased to hold his office. However, this statement is incorrect.

The CAG of India is an independent constitutional authority who is responsible for auditing the accounts of the government and ensuring transparency and accountability in the financial operations of the government.

Option 1 is correct. The CAG is appointed by the President of India.

Option 2 is correct. The CAG can be removed from office in the same way as a judge of the Supreme Court of India, which requires an impeachment process by the Parliament.

Option 4 is correct. The salary of the CAG is charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India, which means that it is paid from the government`s funds.

Overall, option 3 is incorrect. The CAG of India is not eligible for further office under the Government of India after ceasing to hold his office.