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Who administers the oath of office to the Vice President of India?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. The Prime Minister of India
  2. The Speaker of Lok Sabha
  3. The President of India
  4. The Chief Justice of India

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: The President of India

Explanation: The correct answer is C. The President of India. As per Article 69 of the Indian Constitution, the Vice President of India takes an oath or affirmation before the President of India before entering office. This ceremony is usually held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, and the President personally administers the oath, similar to how the President is administered oath by the Chief Justice of India.