UPSC Prelims 1997·GS1·polity-and-governance·constitution

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists: List I List II (Functionaries) (Oaths or affirmations) I. President of India A) Secrecy of Information II. Judges of the Supreme Court B) Faithful Discharge of Duties III. Members of Parliament C) Faith and Allegiance to the Constitution of India IV. Ministers for the Union D) Upholding the Constitution and the Law Codes:

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  1. AI-C, II-D, III-A, IV-B
  2. BI-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A
  3. CI-C, II-D, III-B, IV-ACorrect
  4. DI-D, II-C, III-A, IV-B

Explanation

The correct option is C because it accurately matches the specific oaths prescribed in the Indian Constitution for each office. I. President of India matches with C: The President takes an oath to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and the law, which involves Faith and Allegiance to the Constitution of India. II. Judges of the Supreme Court match with D: Their primary duty is to uphold the Constitution and the Law. III. Members of Parliament match with B: After election, MPs swear to faithfully discharge the duties upon which they are about to enter. IV. Ministers for the Union match with A: Ministers are specifically required to take an oath of Secrecy of Information, ensuring they do not reveal cabinet decisions or sensitive matters of the state. Therefore, the matching sequence is I-C, II-D, III-B, IV-A.
polity-and-governance: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists: List I List II (Functi
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