Who administers the oath of office to the President?

Options

A. Chief Justice of India
B. Speaker of Lok Sabha
C. Vice-President
D. Prime Minister

Answer

B

Explanation

The oath of office to the President is administered by the Chief Justice of India and in his absence, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court available. The President is required to make and subscribe in the presence of the Chief Justice of an oath oral formation that he/she shall protect, preserve, and defend the Constitution.