State executive (Governor): Who administers the oath of office to a State Governor in India? Identify the constitutional functionary who normally conducts the swearing-in ceremony. Choose the correct option.
General Knowledge
Indian Politics
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: Chief Justice of the High Court
Explanation
Given data
- Oath-taking for a State Governor.
Concept/ApproachBy convention and practice under the Constitution, the Chief Justice of the State High Court administers the oath to the Governor (or, in his absence, the senior-most judge of the High Court).
Final AnswerChief Justice of the High Court