The oath to ‘Preserve, Protect and Defend the Constitution and the Law’ is taken by: 1. President of India 2. Chief Justice of India 3. Comptroller and Auditor-General of India 4. Prime Minister of India Select the correct answer using the code given below. |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 4 only

[B] 1 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3 only

Answer: B

Notes:

Exp) Option b is the correct answer.

Before entering upon his office, the President must make and subscribe to an oath or affirmation. In his oath, the President swears:

to faithfully execute the office.
to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and the law. Hence, option 1 is correct.
to devote himself to the service and well-being of the people of India. This oath is not taken by the Chief Justice of India, Comptroller and Auditor-General of India and the Prime Minister of India. Hence, options 2, 3 and 4 are incorrect