Syllabus: GS 2 – Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
| Exercise of CAC’s powers in relation to the accounts of the Union and the States is derived from Article 149 of the Indian Constitution. Discuss whether audit of the Government’s Policy implementation could amount to overstepping its own (CAG) jurisdiction. | 2016 |
| “The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has a very vital role to play.” Explain how this is reflected in the method and terms of his appointment as well as the range of powers he can exercise. | 2018 |
| How is the Finance Commission of India constituted? What do you about the terms of reference of the recently constituted Finance Commission? Discuss. | 2018 |
| “The Attorney-General is the chief legal adviser and lawyer of the Government of India.” Discuss. | 2019 |
| Which steps are required for constitutionalisation of a commission? Do you think imparting constitutionality to the national commission for woman would ensure greater gender justice and empowerment in India? Give reasons. | 2020 |
| Discuss the role of the National Commission for Backward Classes in the wake of its transformation from a statutory body to a constitutional body. | 2022 |