State PCS PYQPrelims 2019

UPPCS · Question 24

In which year was accounting separated from auditing and Comptroller and Auditor General's task only remained confined to auditing the Government Accounts?

  1. 1975
  2. 1977
  3. 1976
  4. 1981
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Answer: (C) 1976

Explanation

In 1976 the accounting function of the Union Government was separated from audit (departmentalisation of accounts), leaving the CAG mainly with auditing.