Question

The year is 1949. In the coming year, the new Constitution will come into force. Within it, Article 18 abolishes certain titles conferred by the State.

Of the following, which titles will continue to be in use?

1. Doctor
2. Sir
3. Sardar
4. Colonel
5. Khan Bahadur
6. Wing Commander

• A. 1,2, and 3
• B. 1,4, and 6
• C. 1 only
• D. 2,3, and 5

Answer 1

The correct option is B 1,4, and 6

Under Article 18, all titles conferred by the British like Sir, Sardar, or Bahadur were abolished. This was done to avoid discrimination based on these titles. The state is allowed to provide military or academic distinctions to its citizens. National honours awarded by the President are allowed to be adopted. This includes the Bharat Ratna and the Padma awards - Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.