The Governor of an Indian state before entering upon his office takes an oath or affirmation before _______.

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SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 25 Jul 2023 Shift 4)

the Chief Justice of the High Court exercising jurisdiction in relation to the State
the President of India
the Chief Minister of the concerned state
the Prime Minister of India

Answer 1

The correct answer is the Chief Justice of the High Court exercising jurisdiction in relation to the State.Key Points

The Governor of an Indian state is appointed by the President of India and holds the office during the pleasure of the President.
Before entering upon his office, the Governor takes an oath or affirmation before the Chief Justice of the High Court exercising jurisdiction in relation to the State.
The purpose of taking the oath or affirmation is to ensure that the Governor will faithfully discharge the duties of his office and uphold the Constitution and the laws of the land.
The oath or affirmation is a solemn promise made by the Governor to fulfill his obligations with honesty, integrity, and dedication.
The Chief Justice of the High Court administering the oath or affirmation is a symbol of the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law.

Additional Information

The President is the appointing authority of the Governor on the recommendation of Council of Ministers and does not administer the oath or affirmation.
The Chief Minister is the head of the state government and has no role in the appointment or swearing-in of the Governor.
The Prime Minister is the head of the central government and has no role in the appointment or swearing-in of the Governor.