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Article of The Constitution

📆 September 23, 2024

Total Questions: 28

1. Indian Constitution consists of- [42thB.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997 ]

Correct Answer: (c) More than 400 Articles
Solution:Originally, there were 22 Parts, 395 Articles and 8 Schedules in the Constitution of India. A number of articles were added and removed later through amendments. At present, there are around 468 Articles but these are added in the form of sub parts such as A, B, C etc. of the original Articles (395). There are 12 schedules at Present.

      Parts

  • A "Part" of the Constitution refers to a division within the Constitution that groups together Articles on similar subjects or themes.
  • The Indian Constitution is structured into various Parts, each dealing with a specific aspect of the country's legal, administrative, or governmental framework.
  • Originally, there were 22 parts in the Constitution of India. As of now, there are 25 parts of the Indian Constitution.
    Articles
  • An "Article" refers to a specific provision or clause within the Constitution that details various aspects of the country's legal and governmental framework.
  • Each part of the constitution contains several articles numbered sequentially.
  • Originally, there were 395 articles in the Constitution of India. As of now, the Indian Constitution contains 448 articles.
    Schedules
  • A "Schedule" refers to a list or a table attached to the Constitution that details certain additional information or guidelines relevant to the constitutional provisions.
  • They provide clarity and supplementary details, making the Constitution more comprehensive and functional.
  • Originally, there were 8 schedules in the Constitution of India. As of now, there are 12 schedules in the Indian Constitution.

2. There were originally how many Articles in the Constitution of India? [Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2007]

Correct Answer: (c) 395
Solution:Originally, there were 22 Parts, 395 Articles and 8 Schedules in the Constitution of India. A number of articles were added and removed later through amendments. At present, there are around 468 Articles but these are added in the form of sub parts such as A, B, C etc. of the original Articles (395). There are 12 schedules at Present.

Parts

  • A "Part" of the Constitution refers to a division within the Constitution that groups together Articles on similar subjects or themes.
  • The Indian Constitution is structured into various Parts, each dealing with a specific aspect of the country's legal, administrative, or governmental framework.
  • Originally, there were 22 parts in the Constitution of India. As of now, there are 25 parts of the Indian Constitution.
    Articles
  • An "Article" refers to a specific provision or clause within the Constitution that details various aspects of the country's legal and governmental framework.
  • Each part of the constitution contains several articles numbered sequentially.
  • Originally, there were 395 articles in the Constitution of India. As of now, the Indian Constitution contains 448 articles.
    Schedules
  • A "Schedule" refers to a list or a table attached to the Constitution that details certain additional information or guidelines relevant to the constitutional provisions.
  • They provide clarity and supplementary details, making the Constitution more comprehensive and functional.
  • Originally, there were 8 schedules in the Constitution of India. As of now, there are 12 schedules in the Indian Constitution.

3. Total numbers of Articles and Schedules in Constitution, calculation or numbering wise is- [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2003]

Correct Answer: (b) 395 Articles, 12 Schedules
Solution:Originally, there were 22 Parts, 395 Articles and 8 Schedules in the Constitution of India. A number of articles were added and removed later through amendments. At present, there are around 468 Articles but these are added in the form of sub parts such as A, B, C etc. of the original Articles (395). There are 12 schedules at Present.

Parts

  • A "Part" of the Constitution refers to a division within the Constitution that groups together Articles on similar subjects or themes.
  • The Indian Constitution is structured into various Parts, each dealing with a specific aspect of the country's legal, administrative, or governmental framework.
  • Originally, there were 22 parts in the Constitution of India. As of now, there are 25 parts of the Indian Constitution.
    Articles
  • An "Article" refers to a specific provision or clause within the Constitution that details various aspects of the country's legal and governmental framework.
  • Each part of the constitution contains several articles numbered sequentially.
  • Originally, there were 395 articles in the Constitution of India. As of now, the Indian Constitution contains 448 articles.
    Schedules
  • A "Schedule" refers to a list or a table attached to the Constitution that details certain additional information or guidelines relevant to the constitutional provisions.
  • They provide clarity and supplementary details, making the Constitution more comprehensive and functional.
  • Originally, there were 8 schedules in the Constitution of India. As of now, there are 12 schedules in the Indian Constitution.

4. How many Parts, Articles and Schedules were there in the original Indian Constitution? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 201 ]

Correct Answer: (a) 22 Parts, 395 Articles and 8 Schedules
Solution:Originally, there were 22 Parts, 395 Articles and 8 Schedules in the Constitution of India. A number of articles were added and removed later through amendments. At present, there are around 468 Articles but these are added in the form of sub parts such as A, B, C etc. of the original Articles (395). There are 12 schedules at Present.

Parts

  • A "Part" of the Constitution refers to a division within the Constitution that groups together Articles on similar subjects or themes.
  • The Indian Constitution is structured into various Parts, each dealing with a specific aspect of the country's legal, administrative, or governmental framework.
  • Originally, there were 22 parts in the Constitution of India. As of now, there are 25 parts of the Indian Constitution.
    Articles
  • An "Article" refers to a specific provision or clause within the Constitution that details various aspects of the country's legal and governmental framework.
  • Each part of the constitution contains several articles numbered sequentially.
  • Originally, there were 395 articles in the Constitution of India. As of now, the Indian Constitution contains 448 articles.
    Schedules
  • A "Schedule" refers to a list or a table attached to the Constitution that details certain additional information or guidelines relevant to the constitutional provisions.
  • They provide clarity and supplementary details, making the Constitution more comprehensive and functional.
  • Originally, there were 8 schedules in the Constitution of India. As of now, there are 12 schedules in the Indian Constitution.

5. The Indian Constitution comprises of- [53rd to 55th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2003]

Correct Answer: (a) 395 Articles, 22 Parts and 12 Schedules
Solution:Originally, there were 22 Parts, 395 Articles and 8 Schedules in the Constitution of India. A number of articles were added and removed later through amendments. At present, there are around 468 Articles but these are added in the form of sub parts such as A, B, C etc. of the original Articles (395). There are 12 schedules at Present.

Parts

  • A "Part" of the Constitution refers to a division within the Constitution that groups together Articles on similar subjects or themes.
  • The Indian Constitution is structured into various Parts, each dealing with a specific aspect of the country's legal, administrative, or governmental framework.
  • Originally, there were 22 parts in the Constitution of India. As of now, there are 25 parts of the Indian Constitution.
    Articles
  • An "Article" refers to a specific provision or clause within the Constitution that details various aspects of the country's legal and governmental framework.
  • Each part of the constitution contains several articles numbered sequentially.
  • Originally, there were 395 articles in the Constitution of India. As of now, the Indian Constitution contains 448 articles.
    Schedules
  • A "Schedule" refers to a list or a table attached to the Constitution that details certain additional information or guidelines relevant to the constitutional provisions.
  • They provide clarity and supplementary details, making the Constitution more comprehensive and functional.
  • Originally, there were 8 schedules in the Constitution of India. As of now, there are 12 schedules in the Indian Constitution.

6. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below: [U.P. Lower Sub. (Mains) 2015]

List-IList-II
(A) Formation of new states1. Part-2 of the Constitution of India
(B) Citizenship2. Art.3 of the Constitution of India
(C) Fundamental Rights3. Art.323-A of the Constitution of India
(D) Setting of Administrative Tribunals4. Part-3 of the Constitution of India

 

Code :
ABCD
(a)2143
(b)1234
(c)3412
(d)4223
Correct Answer: (a) 2, 1, 4, 3 
Solution:The correctly matched pairs of both lists are as follows
List-IList-II
Formation of new statesArt.3 of the Constitution of India
CitizenshipPart-2 of the Constitution of India
Fundamental RightsPart-3 of the Constitution of India
Setting of Administrative TribunalsArt.323-A of the Constitution of India

7. The provision that "no bill imposing tax can be introduced in the Legislature except on the recommendation of the President" is covered in the Constitution of India under [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2011 ]

Correct Answer: (a) Article 117
Solution:According to Article 117, special provisions as to Financial Bills are made as, "A Bill or Amendment making provision for any of the matters regarding the imposition, abolition, remission, alteration or regulation of any tax shall not be introduced or moved except on the recommendation of the President and a Bill making such provision shall not be introduced in the Council of States:" Provided that no recommendation shall be required under this clause for the moving of an amendment making provision for the reduction or abolition of any tax.

8. Special provision regarding Financial Bills is given under- [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Spl) (Mains) 2010 ]

Correct Answer: (a) Article 117
Solution:Special provision in regard to Financial Bills is provided in Article 117. Its three clauses give various conditions for the Financial Bill. Article 119 gives provision for Regulation of law. Article 121 imposes a restriction on the discussion in the Parliament with respect to the conduct of any Judge of the Supreme Court or High Courts in the discharge of his duties. Article 123 is related to the promulgation of an ordinance by the President.

9. Which one of the following articles of the Indian Constitution provides for All-Indian Services? [U.P.P.S.C. (R.I.) 2014, U.P. P.C.S. (Mains) 2012]

Correct Answer: (c) Article 312
Solution:Article 312 of the Indian Constitution provides for "All India Services. If the Council of States had declared by resolution supported by not less than two-third of the members present and voting that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest for the creation of one or more "All India services," Parliament may by law provide for one or more All India Services.

10. Which one of the following pairs (Institutions and Articles of the Constitution) is properly matched? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2008 ]

Correct Answer: (b) Election Commission of India - Article 324
Solution:Part XV (Article 324-329) is related to "Elections". According to Article 324(2), the Election Commission shall consist of the Chief Election Commissioner and such number of other Commissioners as the President may fix from time to time. Its main function is superintendence, direction and control of elections. The provision of a Supreme Court is in Article 124, Public Service Commissions for the Union and for the States are in Article 315 and Attorney-General for India is in Article 76. While Article 351 is related to the Directive for the development of the Hindi Language.
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