Who among the following takes the oath to lsquo uphold the constitution and the laws rsquo 1 Preside...........

Indian Polity Union Executive

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Who among the following takes the oath to ‘uphold the constitution and the laws’?

1) President

2) Comptroller and Auditor General

3) Supreme court Judge

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 only

c) 3 only

d) 2 and 3 only

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Explanation:

First is incorrect. President takes an oath to preserve, protect and defend the constitution.
OATH OR AFFIRMATION BY THE PRESIDENT
Every President and every person acting as President or discharging the functions of the President shall, before entering upon his office, make and subscribe in the presence of the Chief Justice of India or, in his absence, the senior most Judge of the Supreme Court available, an oath or affirmation in the following form, that is to say—
“I, A.B., do that I will faithfully execute the office of President (or discharge the functions of the President) of India and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and the law and that I will devote myself to the service and well-being of the people of India”.