SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 37

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 19 Feb 2025 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q37

Who administers the oath of office to the Governor?

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Chief Justice of High Court.

The Chief Justice of the High Court for the respective state administers the oath of office to the Governor, or in their absence, the senior-most judge of that court available. This constitutional provision is outlined in Article 159 of the Indian Constitution.