Question

Q. With reference to Article 18 of the Indian Constitution, which of the following statements is/are correct?

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

• A.
  1 only
• B.
  2 only
• C.
  Both 1 and 2
• D.
  Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Both 1 and 2
Explanation:

Article 18 prohibits the state from conferring any title (except a military or academic distinction) on anybody, whether a citizen or a foreigner.

Statement 1 is correct: It prohibits a citizen of India from accepting any title from any foreign

Statement 2 is correct: The hereditary titles of nobility like Maharaja, Raj Bahadur, Rai Bahadur, Rai Saheb, Dewan Bahadur, etc. which were conferred by colonial States are banned by Article 18 as these are against the principle of equal status of all.