Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

How many articles were there in the original Constitution of India?

Options:

440

395

310

442

Correct Answer:

395

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2 - 395

The Indian Constitution, adopted on November 26, 1949, initially had 395 articles. These articles were further organized into:

22 Parts: Each part focused on a specific theme like the Union Government, Fundamental Rights, or the Directive Principles of State Policy.
8 Schedules: These schedules provided additional details on various matters mentioned in the articles, like lists of states and union territories.

Present Scenario:

It's important to note that the Constitution is a living document, meaning it can be amended. Since its adoption, there have been over 100 amendments, which have increased the number of articles and schedules. As of March 2024, the Constitution has:

448 Articles
12 Schedules
25 parts
5 Appendices (These are not part of the original constitution but contain additional information).