Political Science · Political Institutions in India
Who administers the oath to the President of India?
AThe Prime Minister
BThe Speaker of the Lok Sabha
CThe Vice-President
DThe Chief Justice of India ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) The Chief Justice of India — The Chief Justice of India administers the oath, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The Chief Justice of India administers the oath, so that is the answer.
★The President takes the oath of office before assuming charge.
★It is administered by the Chief Justice of India.
★In the Chief Justice's absence, the senior-most judge may do so.
★The oath upholds the Constitution and the law.
★The other officials do not administer this oath.
★Thus the answer is the Chief Justice of India.
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