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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.

  1. 75
  2. 164
  3. Third Schedule
  4. 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.

Topic Ethical Governance - Constitutional Provisions
Exam Relevance Constitutional oath provision frequently asked in SSC, Railway, and Banking exams
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