Q. Which of the following oath/affirmation taken by the member of a Parliament?
1.To bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India.
2.To uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India.
3.To faithfully discharge the duty upon which he is about to enter.
Choose the correct answer from below given codes:

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation: Every member of either House of Parliament, before taking his seat in the House, has to make and subscribe to an oath or affirmation before the President or some person appointed by him for this purpose.

In his oath or affirmation, a Member of Parliament swears:

  • to bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India;
  • to uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India; and
  • to faithfully discharge the duty upon which he is about to enter.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity

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