Indian Polity PYQ 27 of 375 · Schedules

In which schedule of the Indian Constitution are the formats of 'oath or affirmation' given?

  1. ASecond Schedule
  2. BThird Schedule
  3. CFourth Schedule
  4. DFifth Schedule

B.P.S.C. (CDPO) (Pre) 2005

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Correct answer: (b) Third Schedule

Explanation

The Third Schedule of the Constitution contains the forms of oath or affirmation. It provides the formats of the oaths/ affirmations to be taken by: Union and State Ministers (oath of office and oath of secrecy); candidates for election to Parliament and State Legislatures; members of Parliament and State Legislatures; judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts; and the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India.

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