Under which of the following articles is the abolition of titles recognised?

The correct answer is Article 18.

Key Points

• Article 18 in The Constitution Of India 1949
• ​Abolition of titles:
  • No title, not being a military or academic distinction, shall be conferred by the State No citizen of India shall accept any title from any foreign State.
  • No person who is not a citizen of India shall, while he holds any office of profit or trust under the State, accept without the consent of the President any title from any foreign State.
  • No person holding any office of profit or trust under the State shall, without the consent of the President, accept any present, emolument, or office of any kind from or under any foreign State Right to Freedom.

Additional Information

• Article 19 deals with the six Fundamental Rights. They are:
  • Right to freedom of speech and expression.
  • Right to assemble peacefully and without arms.
  • Right to form association or unions or co-operatives.
  • Right to move freely throughout the territory of India.
  • Right to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India.
  • Right to practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade or business.
• Article 20:-
  • It grants protection against arbitrary and excessive punishment to an accused person, whether a citizen or a foreigner or a legal person like a company.
• Article 17:-
  • It abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form.
  • Article 17 was adopted by the constituent assembly with slogans of “Mahatma Gandhi ki Jai”
  • The term ‘untouchability’ is not defined in the Constitution or in the Act.