The 'Controller General of Accounts' (CGA) is under: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Controller General of Accounts' (CGA) is under:
A. NITI Aayog
B. Ministry of Finance
C. RBI
D. CAG
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
CGA is the principal accounting advisor to the Government of India, functioning under Ministry of Finance.

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Practice More Accountancy and Book Keeping Questions

Question #1
Which of the following is a direct tax?
A. GST
B. Income tax
C. Excise duty
D. Customs duty

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Income tax is a direct tax as the burden falls directly on the taxpayer. GST, excise, customs are indirect taxes.

Question #2
The Consolidated Fund of India is formed by:
A. All revenues received, loans raised, and repayments of loans
B. Only direct taxes
C. Disinvestment proceeds only
D. Only GST collections

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Consolidated Fund holds all government receipts, borrowings, and loan recoveries.

Question #3
S1: Bank Reconciliation Statement is prepared by the bank. S2: Bank Reconciliation Statement is prepared on a specific date. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. S1 only
B. Neither S1 nor S2
C. S2 only
D. Both S1 and S2

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
BRS is prepared by the account holder (the customer), not the bank. It is prepared for a specific date to reconcile the balances as per the Cash Book and the Pass Book on that day. S1 is incorrect, S2 is correct.