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Indian Polity UPPSC 2012 GS-1
Question

The Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India was created:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: by the Constitution

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “by the Constitution”.
The Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India was created by the Constitution.

Specifically, it is established under Article 148 of the Indian Constitution, which outlines the appointment, tenure, and powers of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India.

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