Question

Who among the following administers the oath of office to the Governor?
A. Chief Minister
B. President
C. Chief Justice of India
D. Chief Justice of concerned State High Court

Answer 1

Hint:An oath of office is a pledge or affirmation that a leader acquires before performing the responsibilities of a position, usually a role in government or within a religious institution, though officers of other entities often require such oaths. Before the entity can actually exercise the power of the position or organization, such oaths are also imposed by the laws of the state, religious organization, or other institution.

Complete Answer:In most circumstances, a governor is an elected official with the capacity to rule the justice department of a state at a non-sovereign or sub-national level, graded under the head of state. Governor in national associations may be the designation of a politician who governs a representative state and maybe chosen or designated. In the existence of the Chief Justice of the High Court exercising jurisdiction in relation to the State or, in his absence, of the high-ranking Serving Judge of that Court, every Governor as well as any official discharging the duties of Governor shall, before accessing his office, render and pledge an oath of allegiance in the following manner, i.e.
"I, A.B., do ------------ that I solemnly affirm will faithfully execute the office of Governor (or discharge the functions of the Governor) of ......... (name of the State) and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and the law and that I will devote myself to the service and well-being of the people of ....... (name of the State)."

Option D. Chief Justice of concerned State High Court is the correct answer.

Note:An important and mandatory qualification for an appointed governor as of Article 157 is no individual shall be able to be eligible for designation as Governor until and unless they are an Indian citizen and is more than 35 years of age.