Question

Who administers the oath of office to the President of India?

Options

• Comptroller and Auditor General of India

• Prime Minister of India

• Chief Justice of India

• Judge of the Supreme Court

Answer 1

Chief Justice of India

Explanation:

The Chief Justice of India administers the oath of office to India's President. In the absence of the Chief Justice, the Supreme Court's senior-most judge may give the oath. Article 60 of the Indian Constitution governs the oath-taking process.