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Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?

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1The CAG is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department.
2The constitutional standing of CAG derives directly from Articles 140 to 147 of the Constitution.✓
3The duties, powers, and conditions of service of the CAG are prescribed by the CAG Act, 1971.
4The CAG is appointed by the President of India.

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The constitutional standing of CAG derives directly from Articles 140 to 147 of the Constitution.

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