Which of the following statements about Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) are correct ? 1. The CAG will hold office for a period of six years from the date he assumes the office. He shall vacate office on attaining the age of 65 years, if earlier than the expiry of the 6 year term 2. The powers of CAG are derived from the Constitution of India 3. The CAG is a multi-member body appointed by the President of India in consultation with the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers 4. The CAG may be removed by the President only on an address from both Houses of Parliament, on the grounds of proved misbehavior or incapacity Select the correct answer using the code given below :

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) is a constitutional authority established under Article 148. Statement 1 is correct as the CAG holds office for a six-year term or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier. Statement 2 is correct because the CAG's powers and duties are derived from the Constitution (Articles 148-151) and the CAG Act of 1971. Statement 3 is incorrect; the CAG is a single-member body appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal, not a multi-member body. Statement 4 is correct as the CAG can only be removed by the President following an address from both Houses of Parliament on grounds of proved misbehavior or incapacity, similar to a Supreme Court judge. Therefore, statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct.

Sources

1. [1] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 52: Comptroller and Auditor General of India > Comptroller and Auditor General of India > p. 444