Which of the following are true regarding the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
1. The office of the CAG has been created by the Constitution.
2. He holds office for a term of five years or till the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier.
3. He can be removed from office only by impeachment.
4. He has to audit and report on all expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India and of each State and Union Territory having a Legislative Assembly and see whether expenditure has been in accordance with the law.

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