Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) Chief Justice of India
Explanation:
- The oath of office to the President of India is administered by the Chief Justice of India (CJI).
- This is by Article 60 of the Indian Constitution, which states that the President must take an oath before entering the office.
- If the Chief Justice of India is unavailable, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court administers the oath.
Information Booster:
- The first President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, was sworn in by Justice Hiralal Kania, the first Chief Justice of India, on 26 January 1950.
Constitutional Provisions Related to the President of India
Article | Description |
Article 52 | Establishes the office of the President of India. |
Article 53 | Vests the executive power of the Union in the President. |
Article 54 | Defines the electoral college for the election of the President, comprising elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the Legislative Assemblies of States. |
Article 55 | Specifies the manner of election of the President. |
Article 56 | Stipulates that the President shall hold office for a term of five years. |
Article 57 | Allows a person who has held or is holding the office of President to seek re-election, subject to other constitutional provisions. |
Article 58 | Lays down the qualifications required for election to the office of the President. |
Article 59 | Specifies the conditions of the President’s office. |
Article 60 | Prescribes the oath of office for the President. |
Article 61 | Details the procedure for the impeachment of the President. |
Article 62 | Provides for the term, vacancy, and election of the President in case of a vacancy. |
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