Articles of Indian Constitution

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Indian constitution contains 395 articles in Parts I to XXII and 12 schedules.

Important Articles of Indian Constitution

Article Importance
Article 12 –35Specify the Fundamental Rights available
Article 36-51Specify the Directive Principles of state policy
Article 51ASpecifies the Fundamental Duties of every citizen
Article 80Specifies the number of seats for the Rajya Sabha
Article 81Specifies the number of seats for the Lok Sabha
Article 343Hindi as official language
Article 352Proclamation of emergency by the President of India
Article 356Imposition of President’s Rule in states
Article 368Power of the Parliament to amend the Constitution and the procedure thereof.
Article 370Special status to Kashmir
Article 371Special provision with respect to the States of Maharashtra and Gujarat
Article 371ASpecial provision with respect to the State of Nagaland
Article 371BSpecial provision with respect to the State of Assam
Article 371CSpecial provision with respect to the State of Manipur
Article 371DSpecial provisions with respect to the State of Andhra Pradesh or the State of Telangana
Article 371FSpecial provisions with respect to the State of Sikkim
Article 371GSpecial provisions with respect to the State of Mizoram
Article 371HSpecial provisions with respect to the State of Arunachal Pradesh
Article 371ISpecial provisions with respect to the State of Goa
Article 371JSpecial provisions with respect to the State of Karnataka
Article 395Repeals India Independence Act and Government of India Act, 1935

Original Article 1 of the Indian Constitution

Original Article 1 of Indian Constitution

Amended Article 1 of the Indian Constitution

Article 1 as amended by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956
Amended Article 1 of Indian Constitution

Article 393 and Article 395 of the Indian Constitution

Article 393 and 395 of Indian Constitution

Schedules to Indian Constitution

Schedules 1 to 12
First schedule contains the list of states and union territories and their territories
Second schedule contains provisions of salary and allowances to the President, Governors of States, Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the House of the People and the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Council of States and the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council of a State, the Judges of the Supreme Court and of the High Courts and the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India.
Third Schedule contains the Forms of Oaths or Affirmations.
Fourth Schedule contains provisions as to the allocation of seats in the Council of States.
Fifth Schedule contains provisions as to the Administration and Control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes.
Sixth Schedule contains provisions as to the Administration of Tribal Areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
Seventh Schedule contains the Union list, State list and the concurrent list.
Eighth Schedule contains the list of recognised languages.
Ninth Schedule contains provisions as to validation of certain Acts and Regulations.
Tenth Schedule contains provisions as to disqualification on ground of defection.
Eleventh Schedule contains the powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats.
Twelfth Schedule contains the powers, authority and responsibilities of Municipalities.

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Fundamental Duties of Indian Citizen

Article 51A of the Indian Constitution lays down 11 Fundamental Duties for every citizen of India. This is a slideshow on the fundamental duties. Click on the Next and Previous buttons below to browse the contents.

Fundamental Duties

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To abide by the Constitution and respects its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem.

Fundamental Duties

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To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom.

Fundamental Duties

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To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.

Fundamental Duties

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To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so.

Fundamental Duties

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To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities; to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women.

Fundamental Duties

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To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.

Fundamental Duties

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To protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life, and to have compassion for living creatures.

Fundamental Duties

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To develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform.

Fundamental Duties

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To safeguard public property and to abjure violence.

Fundamental Duties

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To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement.

Fundamental Duties

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Who is a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or, as the case may be, ward between the age of six and fourteen years.

 

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Quiz on Articles of Indian Constitution

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Select the Correct Answer

1. Which article specifies Hindi as the Official Language?

2. What is the total number of schedules to the Constitution of India?

3. Which articles specify the Fundamental Rights available to Indian citizens?

4. In which schedule are the recognised languages listed?

5. What is the total number of articles in the Constitution of India?

6. Which article specifies the Fundamental Duties for a citizen of India?

7. Which article deals with the imposition of President's Rule in a State?

8. Which schedule deals with the allocation of seats in Council of States to various states and UTs?

9. Which article deals with the power of the Parliament to amend the Constitution?

10. Which schedule contains the Union List, States List and the Concurrent List?



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