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The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is appointed by:

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A. The President of India
B. The Prime Minister
C. The Chief Justice of India
D. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

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Answer: (A) The President of India

Under Article 148 the CAG is appointed by the President by warrant and can be removed only in the way a Supreme Court judge is. The PM advises but does not appoint, while the CJI and the Speaker have no role in this appointment.

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