Question

Who administers the oath of office to the President of India?

Hint:

Recall which top judicial officer conducts the President's swearing in ceremony.

Answer 1

Answer: Chief Justice of India

• The oath of the President is laid down in Article 60 of the Constitution.
• Normally the Chief Justice of India conducts the swearing in ceremony.
• In the absence of the Chief Justice, the senior most available Supreme Court judge administers it.
• The Vice President of India, in contrast, is administered oath by the President.