Correct option is C
Let's break down the articles and their numbers to determine the correct order.
A. Council of ministers to aid and advise the President: This is Article 74 of the Indian Constitution. It states that there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President.
B. Appointment of Acting Chief Justice: This is Article 126. It deals with the appointment of an acting Chief Justice of India when the office of Chief Justice is vacant or the Chief Justice is unable to perform their duties.
C. Special address by the President in Parliament: This is Article 87. It mandates that the President shall address a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament at the commencement of the first session after each general election and at the commencement of the first session of each year.
D. Power of President to consult Supreme Court: This is Article 143. It gives the President the power to consult the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact of public importance.
E. Appointment of district judges: This is Article 233. It specifies the rules for the appointment of district judges by the Governor of the state in consultation with the High Court.
Now, let's arrange these articles in ascending numerical order:
Article 74 (A. Council of ministers to aid and advise the President)
Article 87 (C. Special address by the President in Parliament)
Article 126 (B. Appointment of Acting Chief Justice)
Article 143 (D. Power of President to consult Supreme Court)
Article 233 (E. Appointment of district judges)
Therefore, the correct chronological sequence based on the Article numbers is A, C, B, D, E.
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