Match functionaries with their oaths — UPSC Prelims PYQ 1997

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:

List I (Functionaries)

1. President of India
2. Judges of the Supreme Court
3. Members of Parliament
4. Ministers for the Union

List II (Oaths or affirmations)

1. Secrecy of Information
2. Faithful Discharge of Duties
3. Faith and Allegiance to the Constitution of India
4. Upholding the Constitution and the Law

Codes:

1. I-C, II-D, III-A, IV-B
2. I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A
3. I-C, II-D, III-B, IV-A
4. I-D, II-C, III-A, IV-B

Explanation

Option (c) is correct

• The President takes an oath to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution, expressing faith and allegiance to the Constitution, corresponding to C. Supreme Court judges swear to uphold the Constitution and the law, corresponding to D. Members of Parliament take an oath for the faithful discharge of their duties, corresponding to B. Ministers take an oath of office along with an oath of secrecy, corresponding to A.

Answer: (c) I-C, II-D, III-B, IV-A