PGLAW 2018 Panjab University Entrance Exam With Answers

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23.

In The Indian Constitution The Oath To Protect And defend The Constitution Is Taken By :

A: Only By The President Of India
B: By President And Vice-President Of India
C: Prime Minister Of India
D: Chief Justice Of India

The answer is: A

Explanation

The President of India takes the oath to protect and defend the Constitution of India. The oath-taking ceremony for the President is conducted in the presence of the Chief Justice of India or in his absence, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court available. The exact wording of the oath is prescribed in the Third Schedule of the Constitution, which includes a pledge to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and to faithfully discharge the duties of the President's office. The President of India is considered the guardian of the Constitution and is required to ensure that the government functions in accordance with the constitutional provisions.