Important Articles of Indian Constitution: List & Detailed Information

Indian Constitution Articles List

The Indian Constitution is the backbone of India’s democratic system. It is one of the longest written constitutions in the world and contains numerous Articles that define the structure, powers, and functions of the government, along with the rights and duties of citizens.

For students preparing for competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, WBPSC, understanding the important Articles of the Indian Constitution is extremely crucial. In this article, we will cover a complete list of important Articles with detailed explanations in a simple and easy-to-understand manner.

Overview of Indian Constitution

The Constitution is divided into different Parts, and each Part contains several Articles dealing with specific subjects.

• Adopted: 26 November 1949
• Enforced: 26 January 1950
• Present Structure: 25 Parts, 12 Schedules, 448 Articles 

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Parts of the Indian Constitution 

Important Articles of Indian Constitution

🔹 Fundamental Rights (Part III)

• Article 12 – Definition of State
• Article 13 – Laws inconsistent with Fundamental Rights
• Article 14 – Equality before law
• Article 15 – Prohibition of discrimination
• Article 16 – Equality in public employment
• Article 17 – Abolition of untouchability
• Article 18 – Abolition of titles

👉 Freedom Rights

• Article 19 – Six freedoms (speech, movement, etc.)
• Article 20 – Protection in criminal cases
• Article 21 – Right to life & personal liberty
• Article 21A – Right to elementary education (added by the 86th Amendment).

👉 Against Exploitation

• Article 23 – Prohibition of human trafficking
• Article 24 – Prohibition of child labour

👉 Freedom of Religion

• Article 25–28 – Religious freedom

👉 Cultural & Educational Rights

• Article 29–30 – Minority rights

👉 Constitutional Remedies

• Article 32 – Right to Constitutional Remedies (Dr. B.R. Ambedkar called this the “Heart and Soul” of the Constitution)

🔹 Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV)

• Article 36–51 – DPSP
• Article 38 – Social order for welfare
• Article 39 – Equal livelihood, prevention of wealth concentration
• 39A – Free legal aid

• Article 40 – Panchayati Raj
• Article 44 – Uniform Civil Code

• Article 45 – Early childhood education
• Article 48A – Protection of environment

🔹 Fundamental Duties (Part IVA)

• Article 51A – Lists the 11 Fundamental Duties (Added by the 42nd Amendment).

🔹 Union Executive

• Article 52 – President of India
• Article 53 – Executive power of Union
• Article 54–55 – Election of President
• Article 61 – Impeachment of President
• Article 63 – Vice-President
• Article 74 – Council of Ministers
• Article 75 – PM & Ministers

🔹 Parliament

• Article 79 – Parliament structure
• Article 80 – Rajya Sabha
• Article 81 – Lok Sabha
• Article 85 – Sessions of Parliament
• Article 86 – President’s address
• Article 100 – Voting in Houses
• Article 108 – Joint sitting

🔹 Judiciary

• Article 124 – Supreme Court
• Article 129 – SC as Court of Record
• Article 136 – Special Leave Petition (SLP)
• Article 141 – Law declared by SC binding
• Article 142 – Complete justice
• Article 143 – Advisory jurisdiction

👉 High Court

• Article 214 – High Courts

• Article 226 – Writ jurisdiction

🔹 Emergency Provisions

• Article 352 – National Emergency
• Article 356 – President’s Rule
• Article 360 – Financial Emergency

🔹 Other Important Articles

• Article 300A – Right to Property (Legal right)
• Article 312 – All India Services
• Article 315 – UPSC
• Article 324 – Election Commission
• Article 326 – Adult suffrage (Voting rights)
• Article 368 – Amendment of Constitution

Important Constitutional Bodies & Misc

Schedules of Indian Constitution

Important Articles of Indian Constitution PDF

Importance of These Articles for Exams:

These Articles are frequently asked in exams like:

• UPSC Civil Services
• SSC CGL / CHSL
• WBPSC
• State PCS

Common Question Examples:

• Article 21 deals with? → Right to Life
• Article 32 is called? → Heart and Soul
• Article 356 relates to? → President’s Rule

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• NCERT
• Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
• Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
• Railway Requirement Board (RRB
• Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)
• Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC)
• Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
• Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC)
• West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB)
• Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB)

Important Questions on Articles of Indian Constitution

Question 1
Which Article guarantees “Equality before Law”?
Answer: Article 14

Question 2
Which Article provides for “Equality of opportunity in public employment”?
Answer: Article 16

Question 3
Which Article abolishes untouchability?
Answer: Article 17

Question 4
Right to Freedom is given under which Article?
Answer: Article 19

Question 5
Which Article is known as the “Heart and Soul of the Constitution”?
Answer: Article 32

Question 6
Right to Education is provided under which Article of the Indian Constitution?
Answer: Article 21A

Question 7
The Right to Education was inserted by which Constitutional Amendment? 
Answer: 86th Amendment → Article 21A

Question 8
Under which Article can the Supreme Court issue writs?
Answer: Article 32

Question 9
Uniform Civil Code is mentioned in which Article?
Answer: Article 44

Question 10
Free legal aid is provided under which Article?
Answer: Article 39A

Question 11
Fundamental Duties are included in which Article

Answer: Article 51A

Question 12

Writ jurisdiction of High Court is given under which Article?
Answer: Article 226

Question 13

Special Leave Petition (SLP) is related to which Article?
Answer: Article 136

Question 14
National Emergency is declared under which Article?
Answer: Article 352

Question 15
Which Article deals with President’s Rule in a State?
Answer: Article 356

Question 16
Financial Emergency is declared under:
Answer: Article 360

Question 17
Election Commission is mentioned under which Article?
Answer: Article 324

Question 18
Amendment of the Constitution is done under which Article?
Answer: Article 368

Question 19
Right to Property is a legal right under which Article?
Answer: Legal Right – Article 300A

Important Questions on Schedules of Indian Constitution

Question 20
Which of the following is dealt with in the 7th Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
Answer: Division of Powers

Question 21
How many languages are included in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
Answer: 22

Question 22
The Anti-Defection Law is provided under which Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
Answer: 10th Schedule

Question 23
Panchayati Raj institutions are mentioned under which Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
Answer: 11th Schedule

Question 24
Provisions related to Municipalities are given under which Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
Answer: 12th Schedule

Question 25
Laws protected from judicial review are included in which Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
Answer: 9th Schedule

Question 26
Salaries and allowances of constitutional authorities are mentioned in which Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
Answer: 2nd Schedule

Question 27
Forms of oath and affirmation are provided in which Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
Answer: 3rd Schedule

Question 28
Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes are dealt with under which Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
Answer: 5th Schedule

Question 29
The administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram is provided under which Schedule?
Answer: 6th Schedule

Question 30
The Ninth Schedule was added to the Indian Constitution by which Amendment?
Answer: 1st Amendment, 1951

Question 31
How many subjects are included in the Eleventh Schedule?
Answer: 29

Question 32
How many subjects are included in the Twelfth Schedule?
Answer: 18

Question 33
The allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha is provided under which Schedule?
Answer: 4th Schedule

Question 34
The names of States and Union Territories are mentioned in which Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
Answer: 1st Schedule