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Who administers the oath of Governor of a state?

  1. Chief Justice of concerned High Court

  2. Chief Justice of India

  3. President

  4. Chief Minister
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Explanation

Article 159 of the Indian Constitution mandates that the Governor's oath is administered by the Chief Justice of the concerned State High Court, and in their absence, the senior-most available High Court judge. The President administers oath to the Prime Minister and Union Ministers. The Chief Justice of India and Chief Minister have no role in this constitutional process.

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