UPSC : CSE/IAS Material -Articles of the indian constitution
Articles of the indian constitution (1-395)
| Parts | Subject | Articles Included |
|---|---|---|
| I | The Union and its territory | 1 to 4 |
| II | Citizenship | 5 to 11 |
| III | Fundamental Rights | 12 to 35 |
| IV | Directive Principles of State Policy | 36 to 51 |
| IV-A | Fundamental Duties | 51-A |
| V | The Union Government | 52 to 151 |
| VI | The State Governments | 152 to 237 |
| VI | The Union and its territory | 1 to 4 |
| VII | The States in Part B of the First Schedule (deleted) | 238 (deleted) |
| VIII | The Union Territories | 239 to 242 |
| IX | The Panchayats | 243 to 243O |
| IX-A | The Municipalities | 243-P to 243-ZG |
| IX-B | The Co-operative Societies | 243-ZH to 243-ZT |
| X | The Scheduled and Tribal Areas | 244 to 244-A |
| XI | Relations between the Union and the States | 245 to 263 |
| XII | Finance, Property, Contracts and Suits | 264 to 300A |
| XIII | Trade, Commerce and Intercourse within the Territory of India | 301 to 307 |
| XIV | Services under the Union and the States | 308 to 323 |
| XIV-A | Tribunals | 323-A to 323-B |
| XV | Elections | 324 to 329-A |
| XVI | Special Provisions relating to Certain Classes | 330 to 342-A |
| XVII | Official Language | 343 to 351-A |
| XVIII | Emergency Provisions | 352 to 360 |
| XIX | Miscellaneous | 361 to 367 |
| XX | Amendment of the Constitution | 368 |
| XXI | Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions | 369 to 392 |
| XXII | Short title, Commencement, Authoritative Text in Hindi and Repeals | 393 to 395 |
Important Articles of the Constitution at a Glance
| Articles | Related With |
|---|---|
| 1 | Name and territory of the Union |
| 3 | Formation of new states and alteration of areas,boundaries or names of existing states |
| 14 | Equality before law |
| 16 | Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment |
| 17 | Abolition of untouchability |
| 19 | Protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech, etc. |
| 21 | Protection of life and personal liberty |
| 21A | Right to elementary education |
| 30 | Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions |
| 32 | Writs (Remedies for enforcement of fundamental rights) |
| 40 | Organisation of village panchayats |
| 44 | Uniform civil code for the citizens |
| 45 | Provision for early childhood care and education to children (below 6 years). |
| 50 | Separation of judiciary from executive |
| 51 | Promotion of international peace and security |
| 51A | Fundamental duties |
| 72 | Power of president to grant pardons, etc., |
| 74 | Council of ministers to aid and advise the president |
| 78 | Duties of prime minister |
| 110 | Definition of Money Bills |
| 112 | Annual financial statement (Budget) |
| 123 | Ordinance making power of the President. |
| 143 | Power of president to consult Supreme Court |
| 161 | Power of governor to grant pardons, etc., |
| 163 | Council of ministers to aid and advise the governor |
| 167 | Duties of chief minister |
| 169 | Abolition or creation of legislative councils in states |
| 200 | Assent to bills by governor |
| 213 | Power of governor to promulgate ordinances |
| 226 | Power of high courts to issue writs |
| 239 AA | Special provisions with respect to Delhi |
| 249 | Power of Parliament to legislate in the State List in the national interest |
| 262 | Disputes relating to rivers or river valleys |
| 263 | Inter-state council |
| 280 | Finance Commission |
| 300A | Right to property |
| 312 | All-India Services |
| 315 | Public service commissions for the Union and for the states |
| 323-A | Administrative tribunals |
| 324 | Election Commission |
| 352 | National Emergency |
| 356 | President’s Rule (failure of constitutional machinery in states) |
| 360 | Financial emergency. |
| 365 | President’s Rule (failure to comply directions given by the Union) |
| 368 | Power of Parliament to amend the Constitution. |