Article 18 prevents state from confirming any title - Indian polity and Governance

Q.  Which of the following statements are true?

1. According to Indian Constitution, Article 18 prevents the state from confirming any title.
2. Bharat Ratna and Padma awards are not titles under Article 18 of the Constitution of India.
- Published on 12 Aug 15

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None

ANSWER: Only 1
 
Article 18(1) of the Indian Constitution prohibits the conferment of 'titles' by the State with the exception of military and academic distinctions. The recipients of Bharat Ratna and Padma awards are forbidden constitutionally to use the name of the award as title in suffix or prefix to the recipient's name.

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