Question : The Governor of an Indian state, before entering office, takes an oath or affirmation before ______.
Option 1: The Chief Justice of the High Court exercising jurisdiction over the state
Option 2: The President of India
Option 3: The Chief Minister of the concerned state
Option 4: The Prime Minister of India
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Correct Answer: The Chief Justice of the High Court exercising jurisdiction over the state
Solution : The correct option is The Chief Justice of the High Court exercising jurisdiction over the state.
The Indian Constitution's Article 159 addresses the governor's obligatory oath or affirmation. It states that every governor shall, before entering office, make and solemnly affirm, in the presence of the Chief Justice of the High Court exercising jurisdiction over the state, an oath or affirmation. The Third Schedule of the Constitution contains the oath or affirmation's text.
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