Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:
List I (Functionaries) - List II (Oaths or affirmations)
1. I. President of India - A) Secrecy of Information
2. II. Judges of the Supreme Court - B) Faithful Discharge of Duties
3. III. Members of Parliament - C) Faith and Allegiance to the Constitution of India
4. IV. Ministers for the Union - D) Upholding the Constitution and the Law
Codes:
A
I-C, II-D, III-A, IV-B
B
I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A
C
I-C, II-D, III-B, IV-A
D
I-D, II-C, III-A, IV-B
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
1. The question requires matching constitutional Functionaries with the key elements of their Oaths or affirmations as specified in the Constitution of India.
2. President of India (Article 60): Oath to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and the law. This corresponds best to 'Upholding the Constitution and the Law'. (I matches D)
3. Judges of the Supreme Court (Third Schedule): Oath includes bearing true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India and upholding the Constitution and the laws. (II matches C)
4. Members of Parliament (Third Schedule): Oath includes bearing true faith and allegiance to the Constitution and faithfully discharging their duties. (III matches B - 'Faithful Discharge of Duties')
5. Ministers for the Union (Third Schedule): Take an oath of office (including faith/allegiance, discharge of duties) and a distinct oath regarding Secrecy of Information. (IV matches A)