Q. 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.
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
