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Under which Article can the President of India seek an advisory opinion from the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact of public importance?

A. Article 139
B. Article 143✓ Correct Answer
C. Article 145
D. Article 148

💡 Solution & Explanation

Article 143 empowers the President of India to consult the Supreme Court on questions of law or public importance. Other provisions like Article 139 relate to the conferment of powers on the Supreme Court for issuing certain writs, while Article 148 deals with the Comptroller and Auditor General. Knowledge of the advisory jurisdiction helps understand the functional checks and balances between the executive and judiciary.

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