Question

From which country have the provisions relating to the office of Comptroller and Auditor General been borrowed?

• A. Russia
• B. Canada
• C. United States of America
• D. Britain

Hint:

To remember this, associate "Audit and Parliamentary Accountability" with Britain. Most of our parliamentary procedures and oversight offices like the CAG and the Attorney General are borrowed from the UK.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: The Indian Constitution is often described as a "bag of borrowings" as it incorporates the best features of various world constitutions.

• CAG Office: Articles 148 to 151 of the Indian Constitution deal with this office.

• The Role: The CAG acts as the guardian of the public purse and controls the entire financial system of the country.

Step 1: Identifying the Source of Parliamentary Features.
India adopted the Westminster model of government. This model was inherited from the

British (UK) system. Most administrative and financial oversight mechanisms in India have their roots in British colonial legislation and the UK's own parliamentary traditions.

Step 2: Connecting the CAG to Britain.
The office of the CAG was originally based on the British counterpart. Therefore, the provision was borrowed from

Britain. However, unlike in Britain, the Indian CAG is not a member of the Parliament and does not have the power to stop the release of money from the treasury.