Who administers the oath to the Governor of a State?
A
President of India
B
Chief Justice of the State High Court
C
Advocate General of the State
D
None of the above
Correct Option:
B
Explanation
Although the President appoints the Governor under Article 155, the constitutional oath under Article 159 is administered by the Chief Justice of the High Court exercising jurisdiction over that state, or, in the absence of the Chief Justice, the senior-most judge available.
