Article ______ of the Constitution requires Ministers to take an oath to bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution and to uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India.
- 75
- 164
- Third Schedule
- Both (a) and (b)
Answer: Third Schedule
Third Schedule: Contains forms of oaths/affirmations for constitutional functionaries. Article 75(4) (Union Ministers) and Article 164(3) (State Ministers) require oath as per Third Schedule. Oath includes: (a) Bear true faith to Constitution, (b) Uphold sovereignty and integrity of India, (c) Faithfully discharge duties, (d) Maintain confidentiality. Formalizes ethical commitment of public office holders to constitutional values.