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Who administers oath of office to the Governor of a State?

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The Chief Justice of the High Court administers the Governor's oath as per Article 159.
Updated On: Aug 7, 2025
  • : President of India
  • : Chief Justice of High Court of the respective state
  • : Chief Justice of India
  • : Speaker of State Assembly
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As per Article 159 of the Indian Constitution, the oath of office to the Governor is administered by the Chief Justice of the High Court of the respective state (or in his absence, the senior-most judge of that court). The President appoints the Governor but does not administer the oath.
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