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President of India: Who administers the oath of office to the President? Refer to the constitutional practice followed at the time of assumption of office. Choose the correct authority.

Difficulty: Easy

The Chief Justice of India
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
The Vice-President of India
None of the above

Correct Answer: The Chief Justice of India

Explanation:

Given data

Ceremony: Oath of office of the President.

Concept/Approach
By convention and constitutional practice, the Chief Justice of India administers the oath to the President. If the CJI is unavailable, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court may administer it.

Final Answer
The Chief Justice of India

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