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Correct Answer: Option (C) — A-3 ; B-4 ; C-2; D-1
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedUnder the Constitution of India: • President of India takes oath to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and devote himself to the service and well-being of the people (faith and allegiance/defense of Constitution) (A matches 3). • Supreme Court Judges take oath under the Third Schedule to uphold the Constitution and the laws (B matches 4). • Members of Parliament take oath to faithfully discharge the duty upon which they are about to enter (C matches 2). • Union Ministers take an oath of secrecy (D matches 1).
Union Ministers uniquely take an 'Oath of Secrecy' in addition to an oath of office. Linking D with 1 immediately narrows down the options to (b) and (c).
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