Question : The oath of office is administered to the Governor by the:
Option 1: Chief Justice of India
Option 2: Speaker of Legislative Assembly
Option 3: Chairman of Legislative Council
Option 4: Chief Justice of the High Court
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Correct Answer: Chief Justice of the High Court
Solution : The correct answer is Chief Justice of the High Court .
A state's governor is chosen by the president and serves at his pleasure for five years. The governor's oath is administered by the Chief Justice of the relevant State High Court. The senior-most High Court judge serves as the oath-taker in his absence. Article 159 of the Indian Constitution specifies the oath-taking and affirmation procedures.
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