Question

The President of India may remove the Comptroller and Auditor General from office only on the ground of:

1.
On the recommendation of the Lokpal
2.
At the pleasure of the President
3.
Proved misbehaviour or incapacity
4.
On the advice of the Prime Minister
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3 : Proved misbehaviour or incapacity

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Detailed Solution

सही उत्तर Proved misbehaviour or incapacity है।

Key Points

The Comptroller and Auditor General can be removed only on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity, by the same procedure as for a judge of the Supreme Court.

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Question:

The President of India may remove the Comptroller and Auditor General from office only on the ground of:

1.
On the recommendation of the Lokpal
2.
At the pleasure of the President
3.
Proved misbehaviour or incapacity
4.
On the advice of the Prime Minister

Correct Answer: Proved misbehaviour or incapacity

The Comptroller and Auditor General can be removed only on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity, by the same procedure as for a judge of the Supreme Court.

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