Which of the following is/are the oath/s of office & secrecy administer by the President to minister? 1. To bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India. 2. To uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India. 3. To faithfully and conscientiously discharge the duties of his office. Choose the correct answer from below given codes: |ForumIAS

Q. Which of the following is/are the oath/s of office & secrecy administer by the President to minister?
1.To bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India.
2.To uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India.
3.To faithfully and conscientiously discharge the duties of his office.
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: Before a minister enters upon his office, the president administers to him the oaths of office and secrecy. In his oath of office, the minister swears:

to bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India,
to uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India,
to faithfully and conscientiously discharge the duties of his office, and
to do right to all manner of people in accordance with the Constitution and the law, without fear or favour, affection or ill will.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity

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