The 'Comptroller and Auditor General' (CAG) is not responsible for audit of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Comptroller and Auditor General' (CAG) is not responsible for audit of:
A. Government departments
B. Autonomous bodies substantially financed by government
C. Public sector banks (statutory audit by CA firms)
D. Government companies
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Statutory audit of public sector banks is conducted by chartered accountant firms appointed by RBI/Central Government; CAG conducts supplementary audit.

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The account which is never closed is called:
A. Nominal Account
B. Outstanding Account
C. Personal Account
D. Real Account

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Real accounts represent assets and properties. They are permanent accounts and their balances are carried forward to the next year, never closed.

Question #2
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A. To value the shares of the company
B. To ensure books are maintained per tax laws and compute taxable income correctly
C. To assess social impact
D. To find accounting errors

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
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A. Both A and B
B. IGST Act
C. Customs Tariff Act
D. Only Customs Act

Correct Answer: Option A


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