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Dhal Singh Bisen sworn in as Governor of Uttarakhand
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Who administers a Governor's oath, and under which Article? The Article 159 answer GS-II needs
Dhal Singh Bisen assumes office as Uttarakhand's Governor in a ceremony at Lok Bhavan, Dehradun.
Why it matters: factual, Prelims-type
What you need to know
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Dhal Singh Bisen took the oath as Governor of Uttarakhand on 19 October 2026 at Lok Bhavan in Dehradun.
The oath was administered by Acting Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari.
Governors are appointed by the President under Article 155 and take their oath of office under Article 159 before the Chief Justice of the High Court.
ഉറവിടങ്ങൾ: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
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Remember these
- Dhal Singh Bisen took oath as Governor of Uttarakhand on 19 October 2026 at Lok Bhavan, Dehradun.
- The oath was administered by Acting Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari of the High Court.
- Article 155: the Governor is appointed by the President.
- Article 156: the Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President; normal term is five years.
- Article 159: oath or affirmation of the Governor, taken before the High Court Chief Justice or senior-most judge available.
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How the exam will ask it
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- Statement: The Governor of a State is appointed by the President under Article 155. (Correct)
- Statement: The oath of office of the Governor is administered by the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court, or in his absence the senior-most judge available, under Article 159. (Correct)
- Statement: Article 164 deals with the oath of the Governor. (Incorrect; it relates to the appointment and oath of the Chief Minister and other Ministers.)
- Statement: Article 156 deals with the term of office of the Governor. (Correct)
മെയിൻസ്
GS-II (Polity; Centre-State relations). The Governor is a constitutional head of the State appointed by the Centre, which raises questions on the office's neutrality. Articles 155, 156 and 159 govern appointment, tenure and oath, while debates on discretionary powers and removal at the President's pleasure continue to shape federal relations. A way forward is to follow Sarkaria and Punchhi Commission suggestions on consultation with the State and fixed, transparent tenure.
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
Under the Constitution of India, the Governor of a State, before entering upon office, makes and subscribes an oath or affirmation in the presence of the Chief Justice of the High Court of the State (or, in his absence, the senior-most judge available). This is provided in:
- Article 156
- Article 159
- Article 164
- Article 155
ഉത്തരം കാണിക്കൂ
ഉത്തരം: B — The correct answer is Article 159. Article 159 prescribes the Governor's oath, administered by the High Court Chief Justice or the senior-most judge available.
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