Comptroller and auditor general of India Act as a :

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JKSSB SI Official Paper (Held On: 13 Dec 2022 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Guardian of public purse.

Key Points

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) is an authority established by the Constitution of India.
The CAG is responsible for auditing the government's receipts and expenditures to ensure they are used efficiently and for the intended purposes.
This auditing ensures accountability and transparency in public finance.
The CAG reports are presented to the Parliament and the State Legislatures, which helps in holding the government accountable for its financial management.
The CAG acts as a watchdog over public finance, ensuring that public funds are used effectively and for the intended purposes.
The office of the CAG is a constitutional office under Article 148 of the Constitution of India.

Additional Information

Motivator to government
- This option is incorrect as the CAG's role is not to motivate the government but to audit and ensure financial transparency.
Governor of a country
- The Governor is the head of a state in India, not a role linked with the CAG.
Advisor of external affairs
- The Advisor of External Affairs is a role related to the Ministry of External Affairs, dealing with foreign policy, not related to the CAG.