WBCS.LIVE practice question

Abolition of titles is mentioned in which Article of the Indian Constitution?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Article 18
  2. Article 24
  3. Article 13
  4. Article 23

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Article 18

Explanation: The correct answer is A. Article 18. Article 18 of the Indian Constitution deals with the abolition of titles, except military or academic distinctions. It prohibits the State from conferring any titles and also bans Indian citizens from accepting titles from foreign States. This Article aims to promote equality and eliminate class-based distinctions in independent India. It is a part of the Right to Equality under Articles 14 to 18.