Question

Before a Minister enters upon his office, the governor 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 ____________.

• A. To uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India
• B. To faithfully and conscientiously discharge the duties of his office
• C. To do right to all manner of people in accordance with the Constitution and the law, without fear or favour, affection or ill-will
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of these

The oath of office for Prime Minister and other members of the Union Council of Ministers calls for true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established. The oath makes the ministers affirm that they will uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India. The oath also makes the ministers swear that they will faithfully and conscientiously discharge their duties as the ministers and that will do right to all manner of people in accordance with the Constitution and the law, without fear or favour, affection or ill-will.