The Comptroller and Auditor General of India acts as the chief accountant and auditor for the

(A) Union Government
(B) State Government
(C) Union and State Governments
(D) Neither Union nor State Governments

Correct Answer : Union and State Governments
Question Asked : SSC Combined Graduate Level Prelim Exam 2003
Explanation : The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is an authority, established by the Constitution of India under Chapter V, who audits all receipts and expenditure of the Government of India and the state governments, including those of bodies and authorities substantially financed by the government. The CAG is also the external auditor of government-owned companies.
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