Assertion (AS): The Comptroller and Auditor General is appointed by the Prime Minister in consultation with the Speaker by warrant under his hand and seal.Reason (R): The duties, powers and conditions of service of the CAG are laid down in the CAG's Act, 1971.Codes:

• A. Both (AS) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (AS).
• B. Both (AS) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).
• C. (AS) is true, but (R) is false.
• D. (AS) is false, but (R) is true.