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8. The broad objectives of audit are to ensure legality, regularity, economy, efficiency and effectiveness of
financial management and public administration mainly through assessment as to
a. whether the financial statements are properly prepared, are complete in all respects and are presented
with adequate disclosures
b. whether the provisions of the Constitution, the applicable laws, rules and regulations made thereunder
and various orders and instructions issued by competent authority are being complied with
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c. the extent to which an activity, programme or organisation operates economically, efficiently and
effectively.
d. All of the above
9. Audit has been categorised into three class. Pick the incorrect one
a. Compliance Audit b. Performance Audit
c. Performance Audit d. Supplementary Audit
10. The person in charge of any office or department, the accounts of which have to be inspected and
audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General, shall afford all facilities for such inspection and comply with
requests for information in as complete a form as possible and with all reasonable expedition under the provision
of
a. Section 18 of DPC Acts b. Section 19 of DPC Acts
c. Section 17 of DPC Acts d. Section 15 of DPC Acts
13. When circumstances so warrant, dispense with any part of detailed audit of any accounts or class of
transactions and apply such limited check in relation to such accounts or transactions as he may determine under
the provision of
a. Section 23 of DPC Act b. Section 24 of DPC Act
c. Section 22 of DPC Act d. Section 26 of DPC Act
15. The CAG or any officer so authorised shall give due consideration to a request for special audit of a
programme, project or organisation within the audit jurisdiction provided that every such request
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i. is made with the approval of the Cabinet/Chief Secretary to Government.
ii. shall state the justification and reasons that necessitate a special audit, including the results of any
preliminary inquiry, investigation or study that may have already been conducted; and
iii. specify the period to be covered in the special audit.
iv. The decision of the CAG or any officer so authorised in regard to the special audit shall be final.
16. The norms which the auditors are expected to follow in conduct of audit and provide guidance to the
auditor to help determine the auditing steps and procedures that should be applied in audit and constitute the
criteria or the yardstick against which quality of audit results is evaluated
a. Audit norms b. Audit Standards
c. Audit Manual d. Accounting Standards
a. A-I, B-II, C-III and D-IV b. A-II, B-I, C-IV and D-III
c. A-III, B-I, C-IV and D-II d. A-IV, B-III, C-II and D-I
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20. Audit shall avoid conflict of interest between the auditor and the auditable entity is a located in
a. Reporting Standard b. Field Standard
c. General Standard d. Basic Postulate
21. Who shall be responsible for establishment, development and enforcement of adequate information,
control, evaluation and reporting systems within the Government to facilitate the accountability process?
a. the CAG b. the Government
c. Auditee unit d. All of the above
22. Which describes the qualifications of the auditor and the audit institution, the compliance of which
enables them to carry out the tasks related to conduct of audit and reporting of audit findings in a competent and
effective manner?
a. Basic Postulates b. General Standards
c. Field Standards d. Reporting Standards
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28. Field audit standards are related to
a. General Standards b. Reporting Standards
c. Both a & b d. None of the given
32. The form and content of all audit opinions and reports need to be consistent with the principles of
i. objectives and scope ii. Completeness
iii. addressee iv. timeliness.
34. Reports pertaining to which types of audit should not concentrate solely on adverse assessment of the
past but should be constructive. Recommendations should, as far as feasible, suggest what improvements are
needed and how to achieve them?
a. Compliance Audit b. Financial Audit
c. Performance Audit d. Supplementary Audit
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35. The primary purpose of financial audit is to verify except
a. whether the accounts of Government are properly prepared
b. whether the accounts of Government
c. whether the accounts of Government are complete in all respects and are presented with adequate
disclosures.
d. None of the given
37. Government departments and the agency responsible for the compilation of accounts and financial
statements shall supply to the audit officer
i. the reasons for any significant variations between the amounts of expenditure and the amounts of
receipts of the year of accounts and the corresponding amounts for the preceding year
ii. the statement of periodic book adjustments together with the copies of the general or special orders
authorising such adjustments
iii. the explanation for differences, if any, in the cash balance as per the books of accounts and the
balance as per the books of the Reserve Bank of India
iv. the explanation for any items that are prima facie unusual including adverse and insufficient balances
38. Government departments and the agency responsible for the compilation of accounts and financial
statements shall supply to the audit officer
i. details of the outstanding amounts of loan and interest on loans.
ii. details of guarantee given, guarantee invoked and guarantee fee received during the year
iii. the details of complete works costing more than the limit prescribed by the audit office from time to
time
iv. the reasons for variations, if any, between the closing balances of the preceding year and the opening
balances of the year of accounts in respect of heads of accounts that do not close to Government
account;
39. An annual action plan for the timely completion of certification of financial statements shall be prepared
by
a. Audit Office
b. agencies responsible for preparation and compilation of accounts
c. Audit Office and agencies responsible for preparation and compilation of accounts
d. Audit Office, agencies responsible for preparation and compilation of accounts and the Government
concerned
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40. Compliance audit examines the transactions relating to
a. expenditure and receipts b. assets and liabilities
c. expenditure, receipts and assets and liabilities
d. expenditure, receipts, assets and liabilities and performance of the entity
41. Compliance audit examines the transactions relating to expenditure, receipts, assets and liabilities of
Government for compliance with
a. the provisions of the Constitution of India and the applicable laws
b. the rules, regulations, orders and instructions issued by the competent authority either in pursuance of
the provisions of the Constitution of India and the laws or by virtue of the powers formally delegated to it
by a superior authority.
c. Neither a nor b
d. Both a and b
43. The CAG has been authorised to audit all expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India and of each
State and of each Union Territory having a legislative assembly under the provision of
a. Section 12 of the DPC Act b. Section 13 of the DPC Act
c. Section 15 of the DPC Act d. Section 16 of the DPC Act
46. Pick the correct one regarding Endorsement of copies of sanction orders and contract agreements to
Audit
i. Copies of all orders sanctioning expenditure issued by Government departments shall be endorsed or
otherwise sent to the audit office as soon as these are issued.
ii. Heads of departments shall also send to the audit office quarterly statements on the 15th day of
following month of the quarter concerned of all sanctions issued in respect of their department during
the preceding quarter.
iii. Copies of contract agreements need to be sent to the audit office along with quarterly statements
iv. The CAG, by a general or special order, may exempt any department or a particular class or classes of
orders from the requirement of sending copies to audit office.
47. Who shall endorse or otherwise send to the audit office and the accounts office, copies of all sanctions of
advance from the Contingency Fund as well as resumption of the advance to the Contingency Fund as soon as
these are issued?
a. Finance Ministry/Department b. President/Governor
c. Parliament/Legislature d. Reserve Bank of India
48. The CAG has been authorised to audit all receipts of the Government of India and of Governments of
each State and of each Union Territory having a legislative assembly under the provision of
a. Section 12 of the DPC Act b. Section 13 of the DPC Act
c. Section 15 of the DPC Act d. Section 16 of the DPC Act
49. With regard to audit of receipts, the CAG has to satisfy himself that the rules and procedures are designed
to secure an effective check on the
a. Assessment of revenue b. Collection of revenue
c. Assessment and collection of revenue
d. Assessment, collection and proper allocation of revenue
50. Audit of receipts includes an examination of the systems and procedures and their efficacy in respect of
i. pursuit of claims with due diligence and that these are not abandoned or reduced except with adequate
justification and proper authority
ii. prompt investigation of losses of revenue through fraud, default or mistake including, if required,
through the review of other similar cases
iii. exercise of discretionary powers in an appropriate manner including levy of penalties and initiation of
prosecution
iv. achievement of targets, accounting and reporting of receipts and their cross-verification and
reconciliation with the accounts records
51. Audit of receipts includes an examination of the systems and procedures and their efficacy in respect of
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i. appropriate action to safeguard the interests of the Government on the orders passed by departmental
appellate authorities
ii. amounts that may have fallen into arrears, maintenance of records of arrears and action taken for the
recovery of the amounts in arrears
iii. other ancillary and non-assessment functions including expenditure incurred by the departments
iv. amounts of refunds, rebates, drawbacks, remissions and abatements to see that these are correctly
assessed and accounted for
v. any other matter, as may be determined by the Government
52. An annual statement to the Accountant General (Audit) containing the details of follow up action taken
on audit observations, including recoveries, in respect of accepted paragraphs included in the audit reports laid
before Parliament or legislature till the end of that financial year shall be furnished by the department within
a. one month of the close of financial year b. six months of the close of financial year
c. three months of the close of financial year d. two months of the close of financial year
53. The CAG to audit and report on the accounts of the stores and the stock kept in any office or department
of the Union or of a State or of a Union Territory having a legislative assembly under the provision of
a. Section 17 of the DPC Act b. Section 18 of the DPC Act
c. Section 19 of the DPC Act d. Section 20 of the DPC Act
54. The accounts of stores and stock shall be kept in the manner prescribed by
a. Head of the auditee unit b. Parliament
c. the CAG in consultation with the Union Government
d. the Union Government in consultation with the CAG
57. Audit of Government assistance in form of grants-in-aid or loans shall be conducted to verify whether
systems and procedures are in place and are being complied with for
i. proper and transparent identification and selection of persons, bodies and authorities for Government
assistance with reference to their antecedents, absorptive capacity, financial position, systems and
management practices
ii. clear enunciation of purpose for the sanction of the Government assistance and determination of
amount of assistance and its timely release
iii. proper accounting of assistance by the grantee or the loanee including maintenance of accounts in
such form as may be prescribed
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iv. monitoring and ensuring the economical, efficient and effective end use of assistance including
achievement of the objectives of assistance
59. Where the use of financial, human, physical and information resources is such that output is maximised
for any given set of resource inputs, or input is minimised for any given quantity and quality of output, it leads to
existence of
a. economy b. effectiveness
c. efficiency d. All of the above.
60. Which parameter addresses the issue of whether the scheme, programme or organisation has achieved
its objectives?
a. economy b. effectiveness
c. efficiency d. All of the above.
61. An Entry Conference shall be held before commencing detailed work of performance audit
a. by the AG with the Secretary to the Government of concerned department
b. by the Secretary to the Government of concerned department with the AG
c. by the AG with the Secretary to the Government of Finance department
d. by the Secretary to the Government of Finance department with the AG
62. Sec 14(1) of the DPC Act authorises the CAG to audit the receipts & expenditure of a body or authority if
a. the amount of Government grant or loan paid to it in a financial year is not less than rupees twenty-five
lakh
b. the amount of such grant or loan is not less than seventy-five per cent of its total expenditure during
the year. Audit under this Section is subject to the provisions of any law applicable to the body or
authority.
c. either a or b
d. both a & b.
63. The audit of bodies and authorities, other than Government establishments and companies, by the
Comptroller and Auditor General is governed by the provisions contained in Sections
a. 14 and 15 b. 19(2), 19(3), 19A and 20 of the Act
c. 14, 15, 19(2), 19(3), 19A and 20 of the Act d. 14, 15, 18, 19(2), 19(3), 19A and 20 of the Act
64. The CAG may audit all receipts and expenditure of a body or authority where the amount of Government
grants or loans to the body or authority in a financial year is not less than rupees one crore
a. Suo moto
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b. with previous sanction of the President/Governor/Administrator
c. both a & b
d. on calling upon to do so by the President/Governor/Administrator with previous sanction of the CAG
65. The CAG may audit all receipts and expenditure of a body or authority where the amount of Government
grants or loans to the body or authority in a financial year is not less than rupees one crore under the provision of
a. Section 14 (1) of DPC Act b. Section 14 (2) of DPC Act
c. Section 15 (1) of DPC Act d. Section 15 (2) of DPC Act
66. Where the receipts and expenditure of a body or authority are audited by the CAG under sub-section (1)
or (2) of Section 14 for a particular year, the CAG is authorised under Section 14(3) of the Act to continue to audit
its receipts and expenditure for
a. a further period of two years even if the conditions stated in sub-section (1) or (2) are not satisfied
during any of the two subsequent years.
b. a further period of two years if the conditions stated in sub-section (1) or (2) are satisfied during any of
the two subsequent years.
c. a further period of three years even if the conditions stated in sub-section (1) or (2) are not satisfied
during any of the two subsequent years.
d. a further period of three years if the conditions stated in sub-section (1) or (2) are satisfied during any
of the two subsequent years.
67. Government departments and other officers empowered to sanction grants and/or loans to anybody or
authority shall
a. endorse a copy of each letter of sanction of grant or loan to the audit office;
b. mention in the sanction, the amount of the budgeted expenditure of the body or authority
c. ensure that the assisted body or authority makes available all the relevant records to the audit officer
for audit, wherever and whenever necessary, and that a requirement to this effect is incorporated in the
letter of sanction to the grant and/or loan.
d. All of the above
68. Governments and heads of departments shall furnish to the audit office an annual statement of such
bodies and authorities to which grants and/or loans
a. aggregating rupees ten lakh or more were paid during the preceding year indicating
b. amounting rupees ten lakh on a single occasion or aggregating rupees fifty lakh or more were paid
during the preceding year
c. aggregating rupees twenty five lakh or more were paid during the preceding year indicating
b. amounting rupees twenty five lakh on a single occasion or aggregating rupees one crore or more were
paid during the preceding year
69. The annual statement showing the details of grant and/or loan made shall be furnished to the audit office
by the end of
a. April b. July
c. June d. December
70. Pick the correct one regarding computation of quantum of Government assistance u/s 14 of DPS Act
i. the aggregate of the amounts of grant(s) and loan(s) paid to a body or authority shall be reckoned
together
ii. the amounts of grant(s) and loan(s) paid to a body or authority by the Union Government, the State
Government(s) and the Union Territory Government(s) shall be aggregated
iii. the amounts of grant(s) and loan(s) paid to a body or authority by the World Bank shall be aggregated
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iv. the amounts of grant(s) and loan(s) paid during a year shall include any amounts remaining unspent
out of grant(s) and loan(s) paid to the body or authority during preceding year(s) but not refunded to the
Government.
74. In addition to the financial audit of accounts of a corporation, the CAG may conduct any other type of
audit, pick the incorrect one
a. test check of transactions entered into by the corporation with a view to examining their legality,
competence and propriety and report on cases of infraction, waste, mismanagement, frauds and other
irregularities
b. performance audit with a view to ascertaining the extent to which the corporation operates
economically, efficiently and effectively for the achievement of the stated objectives.
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c. The scope of above audits, however, may not extend to more than one financial year.
d. None of the given.
75. If the observations and qualifications are of such nature as may not warrant certification of accounts as
presenting a true and fair view of the financial position of the corporation, certificate to be given will be
a. Disclaimer b. Adverse
c. unqualified d. qualified
76. On the completion of financial audit, the audit office shall send a draft audit report that will form part of
the audit certificate on the accounts to
a. the chief executive officer b. the Government
c. Audit Review Committee d. All of the above
78. Reply to draft audit report on financial audit shall be furnished within
a. one week b. two weeks
c. four weeks d. six weeks
79. In case a reply is not received within the specified period or any extended period agreed to, the audit
officer
a. may bring the matter into the notice of the CAG and proceed after his approval.
b. may proceed on the assumption that the corporation and the Government where a copy of the draft
separate audit report is sent to it has accepted the audit observation.
c. may proceed on the assumption that the corporation and the Government where a copy of the draft
separate audit report is sent to it has no comments, observation and explanation in the matter.
d. All of the above.
80. The Accountant General (Audit) shall send the audit certificate and the separate audit report which will
form part of the audit certificate on the accounts of the corporation to
a. the chief executive officer of the corporation with a copy to the Secretary to Government of the
concerned department
b. the Secretary to Government of the concerned department with a copy to the chief executive officer of
the corporation
c. the chief executive officer of the corporation with a copy to the Secretary to Government of the
concerned department and the CAG
d. the Secretary to Government of the concerned department with a copy to the chief executive officer of
the corporation and the CAG
86. Who should take steps to ensure constitution of Audit Arrears Committees and their effective
functioning?
a. the Chief Executive Officer b. the AG (Audit)
c. the CAG d. the Government
87. Audit of State Corporations may be entrusted to the CAG after having consulted him under the provision
of
a. Section 19 (1) b. Section 19 (2)
c. Section 19 (3) d. Section 19A
90. The conditions for undertaking audit of a body or authority at the request of the President or the
Governor of a State or the Administrator of a Union Territory having a legislative assembly under Section 20(1)
are the
i. Audit shall be entrusted to the Comptroller and Auditor General preferably for a period of five accounts
years. The arrangement will be reviewed after the expiry of this period.
ii. The Comptroller and Auditor General may appoint a primary auditor to conduct audit on his behalf and
in accordance with the directions or guidelines issued by him.
iii. The CAG or an officer so authorised in this regard, will communicate the results of audit to the
governing body of the body or the authority with a copy to the concerned government. The governing
body shall submit a copy of the report to the concerned Government along with its observations.
iv. Any expenditure incurred by the CAG in connection with the audit of the body or authority, including
the expenditure incurred for the services of the primary auditor, if any, shall be paid by the Government
concerned to the CAG
92. The duties and powers of the CAG in relation to the audit of accounts of Government companies shall be
performed and exercised by him in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 under
a. Section 17 of the DPC Act b. Section 19 of the DPC Act
c. Section 20 of the DPC Act d. Section 18 of the DPC Act
93. Every company that is subject to audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General shall send copies of the
agenda notes and minutes of the meetings of its board of directors, board level committees and the audit
committee, if formed, to
a. the Accountant General (Audit) b. the CAG
c. the Government d. All of the above
94. The administrative ministry/department concerned shall intimate within one month of occurrence of the
event the Comptroller and Auditor General in writing about except
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a. the formation of a new Government company or a deemed Government company
b. a Government company or a deemed Government company ceases to be so
c. a company becoming a Government company or a deemed Government company
d. None of the given
97. Responsibility with reference to annual accounts of a Government company or a deemed Government
company rests with
a. the Statutory auditor b. the Management
c. the AG (Audit) d. All of the above
98. Role of the C&AG with regard to audit by statutory auditor are
a. direct the manner in which the statutory auditor shall audit the accounts of the company and to
give to such auditor instructions in regard to any matter relating to the performance of his functions as
such
b. conduct a supplementary or test audit of the accounts of the company
c. None of the above
d. Both a & b.
99. To conduct an effective audit in an efficient and timely manner, the statutory auditor should prepare the
programme of audit
a. in consultation with the company b. in consultation with the AG (Audit)
c. in consultation with the company and the AG (Audit)
d. in consultation with the company, the AG (Audit) and the Government concerned.
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100. Statutory auditor shall furnish reply to the provisional comments of the Accountant General (Audit) within
a. three days of issue b. three days of receipt
c. seven days of issue d. three days of receipt
101. Statutory auditor shall retain the record of work done by him in the form of working papers with
sufficient details so as to support his observations and conclusions for a period of
a. two years unless required for a longer period
b. five years unless required for a longer period
c. four years unless required for a longer period
d. seven years unless required for a longer period
102. Audit of the a Government company or a deemed Government company by the CAG is called
a. Special Audit Report b. Supplementary Audit Report
c. Separate Audit Report d. Independent Audit Report
104. Annual accounts duly adopted by the board of directors of a Government company or a deemed
Government company and audited by the statutory auditor shall be submitted to the Accountant General (Audit)
within
a. 9 months of the close of the year of accounts b. 2 months of the close of the year of accounts
c. 6 months of the close of the year of accounts d. 3 months of the close of the year of accounts
106. a. It is the statutory auditor who is primarily responsible for expressing an opinion on the accounts of the
company.
b. The scope of supplementary audit of annual accounts of a Government company and a deemed
Government company by the CAG shall include an examination of selected accounting records and a
review of the audit report of the statutory auditor including the opinion expressed by him on the annual
accounts of the company.
c. Both a & b
d. None of the given
107. The significant and material observations made in supplementary audit shall be issued as
a. Audit Report b. Comments
c. Management Letter d. Appraisal
109. The CAG may dispense with supplementary audit of the accounts of a company for any particular year
a. With the previous consent of the Chief Executive Officer of the Company concerned
b. With the previous consent of the Government concerned
c. With the previous consent of the Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Government concerned
d. At his discretion.
112. i. One or two technical experts in the related field appointed by the CAG in consultation with the
administrative ministry may be co-opted as special invitees.
ii. An officer shall be appointed to act as Secretary to the Audit Board who shall keep the minutes of the
meetings of the Audit Board.
iii. The meetings of the Audit Board shall be held with the available members and there shall be no
requirement of a quorum.
iv. The Audit Board may at its discretion confine itself to making recommendations for the selection of
topics for performance audit and the audit may, thereafter, be conducted by the AG (Audit) without any
further reference to the Audit Board.
113. Where the Audit Board decides to guide a performance audit, it shall do the following except
a. meet to consider and make recommendations on the audit objectives, criteria, guidelines, and
methodology
b. meet to consider the draft audit report and make recommendations for its finalisation
c. carry out the audit by itself
d. None of the given
114. Pick the incorrect one regarding the Audit Review Committee
a. The AG (Audit) concerned shall be the chairperson of the committee. AG (Audit) or AG (A & E) in a
neighbouring State will be another member. The chairperson may, at his discretion, call a special invitee
for seeking opinion on technical issues.
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b. The Secretary to Government of the concerned department and the chief executive of the concerned
public sector enterprise shall be the Government and public sector enterprise nominees on the
committee. In case some technical issues are involved, the State Government has the option to nominate
a technical member for expert opinion.
c. Dy. CAG or Addl. Dy. CAG (State Commercial) may nominate an officer for attending the meeting of the
committee as a representative of the CAG
d. None of the given.
115. The reports of the CAG in relation to the accounts of a Government company or a deemed Government
company shall be submitted to the Government concerned under Section
a. 19B of the DPC Act b. 19A of the DPC Act
c. 19(1) of the DPC Act d. 19(2) of the DPC Act
116. In case of both Central and State public sector enterprises, the responsibility for settlement of audit
observations lies with
a. the management of the company b. the Government concerned
c. the CAG for Central PSEs and the AsG for State PSEs
d. All of the above
117. The legislature of a State may, by law, make provisions with respect to the maintenance of accounts and
the auditing of accounts of Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies under the provision of
a. Article 243 K and 243 X respectively b. Article 241 K and 241 X respectively
c. Article 241 J and 241 Z respectively d. Article 243 J and 243 Z respectively
118. Where audit of Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies is entrusted to the CAG as Sole Auditor
under Section
a. 18 or Section 19 of the DPC Act b. 18 or Section 20 of the DPC Act
c. 19 or Section 20 of the DPC Act d. 17, 18, 19 or Section 20 of the DPC Act
119. The model forms in which the accounts of Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies may be kept
and the forms in which their budgets may be prepared and presented, have been prescribed by the
a. the Government b. the CAG
c. the Government in consultation with the CAG
d. the CAG in consultation with the Government.
120. The functions of technical guidance and support (TGS) to audit Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban
Local Bodies have been entrusted to the CAG under Section
a. 20 of the DPC Act b. 20 (1) of the DPC Act
c. 19 (1) of the DPC Act d. 20 of the DPC Act
121. The local fund auditor will prepare an annual audit plan for audit of panchayati raj institutions and urban
local bodies in the next financial year by the end of
a. December b. January
c. February d. March
122. The annual audit plan for audit of panchayati raj institutions and urban local bodies in the next financial
year prepared by the Local Fund Auditor shall be submitted to the
a. State Government b. AG (Audit) of the State
c. CAG d. All of the above
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123. i. The local fund auditor will furnish returns in such format as may be prescribed by the CAG for advice
and monitoring.
ii. The AG (Audit) would conduct test check of some of panchayati raj institutions and urban local bodies
in order to provide technical guidance.
iii. The report of the test check would be sent to the local fund auditor for pursuance of action to be taken
by panchayati raj institutions and urban local bodies.
iv. The local fund auditor will pursue the compliance of such paragraphs in the inspection reports of the
Accountant General (Audit) in the same manner as if these are his own reports
124. a. The local fund auditor shall develop, in consultation with the CAG a system of internal control in his
organisation.
b. The AG (Audit) shall also undertake training and capacity building of the local fund audit staff.
c. both a & b
d. None of the given.
125. Audit of panchayati raj institutions or urban local bodies by the Accountant General (Audit) under
technical guidance and support does not include the certification of accounts of panchayati raj institutions or
urban local bodies
a. True b. False
126. The AG (Audit) will send to the concerned Secretary or Secretaries to the Government every year an
annual technical inspection report based on the results of audit of panchayati raj institutions and urban local
bodies conducted by his office during the preceding year by the end of
a. April b. September
c. June d. July
127. i. The form, type and extent of data, information and documents required for audit tests and evidence
shall be determined by the audit officer.
ii. Data, information and documents would also include those obtained by the auditable entity from a
third party and relied upon by it in performance of its functions.
iii. If such third party evidence as relied upon by auditable entity is found to be insufficient in Audit,
additional information may be requisitioned by Audit from the auditable entity with prior approval of the
Accountant General (Audit).
iv. On receipt of such requisition, the same shall be obtained by the audit from the third party.
128. Where external agency or expert is engaged, the following will apply except
a. The engagement letter appointing an agency or expert shall clearly specify the terms of reference
including the duties, obligations and powers of the agency or expert so associated.
b. The audit office shall inform the concerned Government department and the auditable entity regarding
the association of the external agency or expert as soon as the engagement letter is issued and before the
external agency or expert commences work, including the terms of reference containing the duties,
obligations and powers of the agency or expert so associated.
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c. The audit office shall be responsible for the opinions formed, or the conclusions reached, or the
recommendations made in its report on the basis of the work of the external agency or expert.
d. None of the given
129. Heads of departments shall supply to the audit office a list of the offices under them as at the end of
December so as to reach the audit office before the end of
a. April of the following year b. January of the following year
c. March of the following year b. June of the following year
131. Cases of failure to provide data, information and documents shall be reported by the audit office to the
controlling officer and, if considered necessary, the concerned Government for appropriate action and these
authorities shall inform the audit office about the action taken within
a. one month of such report b. three months of such report
c. two months of such report d. four months of such report
132. Results of audit conducted with reference to data, information and documents of any auditable entity
that are available in an audit office or an accounts office will be communicated to the auditable entity in the form
of
a. Audit Notes b. Action Taken Notes
c. Inspection Notes d. Short Notes
133. The audit office shall as far as possible issue the inspection report or audit notes within
a. four weeks from the date of completion of audit
b. six weeks from the date of completion of audit
c. three weeks from the date of completion of audit
d. eight weeks from the date of completion of audit
134. Pick the correct one regarding reply to audit observation by auditable unit
a. The officer in charge of the auditable entity shall send the reply to an audit note or inspection report
within four weeks of its receipt.
b. Even if it is not feasible to furnish the final replies to some of the observations in the audit note or
inspection report within the aforesaid time limit, the first reply shall not be delayed on that account and
an interim reply may be given indicating the likely date by which the final reply shall be furnished.
c. Both a & b
d. None of the given.
135. The reply shall be sent through the next higher authority along with the observations of that authority in
the case of an inspection report that relates to the
a. Ministry/Department b. Autonomous Bodies and Local Bodies
c. Government Corporation/Companies d. Public Works Department.
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136. On intimation of the major irregularity by AG (Audit), the Government shall undertake prima facie
verification of facts and send to AG (Audit) a preliminary report confirming or denying the facts within
a. four weeks of receipt of intimation b. six weeks of receipt of intimation
c. two months of receipt of intimation d. three months of receipt of intimation
141. i. The AG (Audit) shall send a copy of the proposed audit observations in the form of a draft paragraph to
the concerned Secretary to Government by name for communicating the comments, observations and
explanation of the Government within a period of six weeks from the date of the letter or within such
other period of time as may be specified.
ii. The AG (Audit) shall also offer to discuss the draft paragraph including draft performance audit report
with the Secretary at mutual convenience within the aforesaid period.
iii. The AG (Audit) shall simultaneously send one copy of the draft paragraph to the Secretary to the
Government, Ministry of Finance or Finance Department, by name.
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iv. The reply shall be signed by the Secretary or carry an indication of approval by the Secretary. The
Accountant General (Audit) shall give full consideration to the reply of the Government.
142. Consistent with the schedule of preparation, finalisation and presentation of the audit report in the
legislature, the AG (Audit) may consider a request made by the concerned Secretary to Government for extension
of time for sending the reply to the draft paragraph. Every such request shall
a. specify the reasons for seeking extension beyond the time stipulated
b. state the date by which the final reply to the draft paragraph shall be sent to the AG (Audit).
c. both a & b
d. None of the above
143. Pick the incorrect one
a. Audit report duly signed by the CAG is sent to the Secretary to the Government, Ministry of Finance or
Finance Department as the case may be, who shall take prompt action for the submission of the audit
report to the President or the Governor or the Administrator for further action and for the presentation
of the report in Parliament or the State or Union Territory legislature.
b. Copies of the audit reports under Section 19A of the Act shall be sent to the Secretary of the Ministry
or department concerned or the Administrator of a Union Territory having legislative assembly, who shall
take prompt action for laying the same in the Parliament or the legislature of the State or Union Territory.
c. A signed copy of the audit report shall simultaneously be sent to the Secretary to the President or the
Governor or the Administrator.
d. None of the given
146. i. The Secretary to Government of the concerned department shall send two copies of the draft self-
explanatory action taken note to the AG (Audit) for vetting along with the relevant files and documents
on which the explanatory note has been formulated, properly referenced and linked.
ii. The AG (Audit) shall return the self-explanatory action taken note to the Secretary duly vetted as soon
as possible but not later than two months.
iii. The Secretary shall send the requisite number of copies of the vetted note, as prescribed by the
PAC/COPU, to the secretariat of the PAC/COPU in accordance with the time schedule prescribed by the
latter and also forward a copy each to Ministry of Finance or Finance Department as the case may be, and
the AG (Audit).
iv. The Government’s response on the recommendations of the Public Accounts Committee/Committee
on Public Undertakings shall be sent to the Accountant General (Audit) for vetting before its submission
to the respective Committee
147. In respect the State Government, the AG (Audit) shall report the cases of delay to
a. the CAG b. the Chief Secretary
c. the Secretary Finance Department d. the Governor
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148. The duties and powers of the CAG in regard to the accounts of the Union and State Governments are laid
down under Articles 149 and 150 of the Constitution of India and
a. Sections 10 to 20 and 23 of the DPC Act b. Sections 10 to 18 and 23 of the DPC Act
c. Sections 10 to 16 and 23 of the DPC Act d. Sections 10 to 12 and 23 of the DPC Act
150. The CAG shall in so far as the accounts, for the compilation or keeping of which he is responsible, enable
him so to do, give information and render assistance to the Union Government or the State Government or the
Government of Union Territory having a legislative assembly, as they may from time to time require under
a. Section 10 (2) of the Act b. Section 22 of the Act
c. Section 12 of the Act d. Section 23 of the Act
151. The CAG is authorised to lay down general principles of Government accounting under Section
a. 10 of the DPC Act b. 12 of the DPC Act
c. 22 of the DPC Act d. 23 of the DPC Act
153. Government Accounting Standards Advisory Board (GASB) set up in the office of the CAG with the support
of the Government of India is responsible for making recommendations regarding accounting standards
to be observed in Government departments and organisations.
ii. The Board is chaired by the Dy. CAG and has various stakeholders including the Controller General of
Accounts, the Controller General of Defence Accounts, the Financial Commissioner (Railways) as
members.
iii. The GASB is entrusted with the responsibility of formulating and proposing standards with a view to
improve the usefulness of the financial reports based on the needs of the users of these reports.
iv. The Government Accounting Standards Advisory Board is entrusted with the responsibility of preparing
a framework and a roadmap for shift to cash accounting.
154. The hierarchy of instructions of the Comptroller and Auditor General shall be in the order
a. Regulations standing orders/guidelines and practice notes
b. Practice notes, regulations and standing orders/guidelines
c. Standing orders/guidelines, practice notes and regulation
d. Any of the given order.
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Answer
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
C D A B D A C D D A C D
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
B A C B D C A D B B D A
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
C B A C D B A D B C D B
37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
D B C C D A B D C A A D
49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
D D B B A D A B D D C B
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72
A D C B B A D A B C A D
73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84
C C B A D B C B B A D B
85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96
A D B A D C A B A D C A
97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108
B D C A B B A D A C B B
109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
D B C A C D B A D C B B
121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132
D B D B A C A D B C B A
133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144
B C D B A A C D B C C A
145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156
D C B D B C D B C A ---- ----
Explanatory Note
1. Section 23 of the Act authorises the CAG to laydown general principles of Government accounting.
5. 149-Framing of rules and give direction in all matters pertaining to the audit of the accounts for which he
was responsible.
150- The form in which the accounts of the Union and of the States shall be kept.
13. Alternative way of execution shall not be suggested by the Audit.
14. At other place as decided by the Audit
15. Made with the approval of Secretary of the concerned Ministries/Departments
19. Appropriate authorities in Government shall ensure promulgation of such standards.
24. The general standards describe the qualifications of the auditor and the audit institution, whereas
providing documents and records is the responsibility of the auditee entity.
26. Professional judgement represents the application of the collective knowledge, skills and experience of all
personnel involved with an assignment as well as the professional judgement of the individual auditors.
31. Reporting on individual cases of non-compliance and abuse, also require reporting on weaknesses that
exist in systems of financial management and internal control is made under Compliance Audit
33. Certification is done by the CAG in respect of Finance and Appropriation Accounts of Union, State and
UTs.
35. Whether the accounts of Government are properly prepared, are complete in all respects and are
presented with adequate disclosures.
36. A consolidated statement of all such orders issued during a financial year shall also be sent to the audit
office and the accounts office so as to reach within one month after the close of the financial year.
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38. The details of incomplete works costing more than the limit prescribed by the audit office from time to
time
42. Referred to the concerned AG (A&E) or AG (Audit), as the case may be, for scrutiny before issue.
45. (i) Appropriation and re-appropriation (ii) Authorisation by the authority that is competent to do so (iii)
Compliance with the requirement of the applicable laws, rules, regulations, orders and instructions in
actual disbursement (iv) Evidence by way of vouchers, payees’ acknowledgements, etc. (v) Record in the
books of the spending officer, including cross-verification with the records of the treasury, pay and
accounts office, bank, etc. (vi) Accounting in the books of the Government and (vi) Monitoring, control
and reporting as prescribed in the Government rules.
46. Copies of contract agreements need not be sent to the audit office. Only quarterly statements (including
nil statements) of all contracts entered into in the preceding quarter need to be sent to audit office as per
time schedule given above.
51. Any other matter, as may be determined by the CAG.
70. Amount of grants and loans received from outside the Government shall not be taken into consideration.
73. Copies are sent to the AG (Audit) and not the CAG.
74. The scope of audits in question may extend to more than one financial year.
96. The case may be referred to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India for taking disciplinary action
against the statutory auditor.
108. Any comments made by the CAG upon or supplement to the audit report on the accounts of the company
shall be signed by the AG (Audit) and not by the CAG
110. The Audit Board is a permanent body for performance audits of the central public sector undertakings
conducted at periodic intervals focusing on critical areas of their performance.
112. Appointed by the administrative ministry in consultation with the CAG
113. Audit Board is an advisory body and not executing one.
124. The local fund auditor shall develop, in consultation with AG (Audit) and with CAG, a system of internal
control in his organisation.
127. On receipt of such requisition, the same shall be obtained by the auditable entity from the third party and
provided to Audit.
130. In cases where the audit involves an element of surprise check, no advance intimation need be given.
137. The detailed report shall be submitted to the AG (Audit) within three months of preliminary report of the
Government
138. By the end of April every year and not July
139. In consultation with AG (Audit) and not with the CAG
141. A discussion may not be necessary in the case of a draft performance audit report that has been
separately discussed with the Secretary at an exit conference in terms of these Regulations.
143. The Accountant General (Audit) shall simultaneously send one copy of the draft paragraph to the
Secretary to the Government, Ministry of Finance or Finance Department, by name.
146. Not later than one month in place of two months
149. The President in the case of the Union including UTs and the Governor with the previous approval of the
President in the case of a State, may after consultation with the CAG, by order, relieve him from the
responsibility of compiling or keeping the accounts of the party concerned.
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