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Under which Article of the Indian Constitution can the President seek the opinion of the Supreme Court?

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

Answer options

  1. Article 143
  2. Article 131
  3. Article 148
  4. Article 124

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Article 143

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (A) Article 143 šŸ“š Explanation: Article 143 of the Constitution confers 'Advisory Jurisdiction' upon the Supreme Court. It allows the President of India to refer any question of law or fact of public importance to the Supreme Court for its opinion. While the Supreme Court is not legally bound to answer every reference, its opinion carries significant weight. However, the President is also not bound to follow the advice provided by the Court.