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Who is designated as the 'Guardian of the Public Purse' in India?

  1. A
    The President of India
  2. B
    The Union Finance Minister
  3. C
    The Comptroller & Auditor General of India
  4. D
    The Public Accounts Committee

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The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, under Article 148 of the Constitution, is empowered as the Guardian of the Public Purse, tasked with ensuring financial accountability and auditing all public expenditures.

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Who is designated as the 'Guardian of the Public Purse' in India?
A
The President of India
B
The Union Finance Minister
C
The Comptroller & Auditor General of India
D
The Public Accounts Committee

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