Titles such as Rai Bahadur, Zamindar, Sawai, Rai Sahab and Taluqdar were very prevalent in ancient days.
Which provision of the Indian Constitution abolished the conferment of such titles?
A
Article 15
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B
Article 16
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C
Article 18
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D
Article 21
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Solution
The correct option is C Article 18 Article 18 prevents the state from conferring any title except military and academic distinction. It also prohibits the Indian citizens from receiving titles from any foreign state. The foreign nationals holding the office of profit under the state may accept titles from the foreign government with the consent of the President.