The correct answer is 6 years. Explanation & Key Takeaways: • Constitutional Body: Article 148 provides for an independent office of the CAG. • It is the supreme audit institution of India. • Appointment: • Appointed by the President of India by a warrant under his hand and seal. • Tenure: • A period of six years or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. • Removal: • CAG can be removed by the President on the same grounds and in the same manner as a judge of the Supreme Court. • He does not hold his office till the pleasure of the President. • Hence, option 1 is correct. Related Concepts: • Profile in Brief: • Head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department - created in 1753. • Guardian of the public purse and controls the entire financial system of the country at both the levels–the Centre and the state. • One of the bulwarks of the democratic system of government in India. • The others being the Supreme Court, the Election Commission, and the Union Public Service Commission. • The accountability of the executive (i.e. Council of Ministers) to the Parliament in the sphere of financial administration is secured through audit reports of the CAG. Important Notes: • Girish Chandra Murmu has been appointed the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG). • He has replaced Rajiv Mehrishi and will have a tenure up to 20th November 2024.