Parts of Indian Constitution is part of Indian Polity and Governance. Below are notes on 14 sub-topics, followed by practice MCQs from State PSC and UPSC papers.

Citizenship (Part II)

  • Citizenship provisions are enshrined in Part II of the Indian Constitution.
  • India adopts the concept of single citizenship, meaning a person is a citizen of India and not of individual states.

Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV)

  • Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are contained in Part IV of the Indian Constitution.
  • DPSP aim to establish a welfare state and social and economic democracy.
  • DPSP are non-justiciable; they cannot be enforced by any court.
  • Despite being non-justiciable, DPSP are fundamental in the governance of the country, and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws (Article 37).
  • 'Economic Justice' as an objective of the Indian Constitution is provided in the Preamble and the Directive Principles of State Policy.
  • Fundamental Rights, conversely, are justiciable (enforceable by courts).
  • Judicial Review: Concept adopted from the United States Constitution.
  • Independent Judiciary: Derived from the United States Constitution, ensuring impartiality and autonomy of the judicial branch.
  • Public Interest Litigation (PIL): Originated in the USA.

Elections (Part XV) and Official Language (Part XVII)

  • Part XV: Elections
  • Covers Articles 324 to 329A.
  • Pertains to elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, President, and Vice-President.
  • Article 324: Vests superintendence, direction, and control of elections in an Election Commission.
  • Article 326: Mandates elections to the House of the People and State Legislative Assemblies on the basis of adult suffrage.
  • Part XVII: Official Language
  • Covers Articles 343 to 351.
  • Divided into four chapters: Language of the Union, Regional Languages, Language of the Supreme Court, High Courts, etc., and Special Directives.
  • Article 343: Declares Hindi in Devanagari script as the Official Language of the Union.
  • Also states that the form of numerals to be used for official purposes of the Union shall be the international form of Indian numerals.
  • English was to continue as an official language for 15 years from the commencement of the Constitution (till 1965), with Parliament having the power to provide for its continued use thereafter (as done by the Official Languages Act, 1963).
  • Article 348: Specifies that the language of the Supreme Court and High Courts, and for Acts, Bills, etc., shall be English, until Parliament by law otherwise provides.

Emergency Provisions (Part XVIII) and Amendment of the Constitution (Part XX)

  • Emergency Provisions: Covered under Part XVIII of the Constitution.
  • Emergency Provisions include National Emergency (Article 352), State Emergency/ President's Rule (Article 356), and Financial Emergency (Article 360).
  • Amendment of the Constitution: Covered under Part XX of the Constitution.
  • Part XX, Article 368, details the "Power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and procedure therefore."

Finance, Property, Contracts, and Suits (Part XII)

  • Right to Property (originally Art. 31 under Part III - Fundamental Rights) was deleted from the list of Fundamental Rights by the 44th Amendment Act, 1978.
  • Post-44th Amendment Act, 1978, the Right to Property is a legal right (or constitutional right), not a fundamental right.
  • The Right to Property as a legal right is enshrined under Article 300A of the Constitution.
  • Article 300A is located in Part XII (Finance, Property, Contracts, and Suits), Chapter IV (Right to Property) of the Indian Constitution.

Fundamental Duties (Part IVA)

  • Part IVA of the Indian Constitution.
  • Article 51A.
  • Added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.
  • Based on recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee.
  • Inspired by the Constitution of the erstwhile USSR.
  • Initially comprised 10 duties.
  • Currently comprises 11 duties.
  • The 11th Fundamental Duty was added by the 86th Amendment Act, 2002 (parental duty for education).
  • Non-justiciable and not directly enforceable by courts.

Fundamental Rights (Part III)

  • Fundamental Rights (FRs) are enshrined in Part III of the Indian Constitution.
  • Part III of the Indian Constitution covers Articles 12 to 35.
  • Fundamental Rights are a core part of the Indian Constitution.
  • Other key parts of the Indian Constitution include:
    • Part II: Citizenship
    • Part IV: Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)
    • Part IVA: Fundamental Duties
    • Part VI: The States
    • Part XI: Relations between the Union and the States
    • Part XII: Finance, Property, Contracts and Suits
    • Part XIII: Trade, Commerce and Intercourse within India

Panchayats, Municipalities, and Co-operative Societies (Parts IX, IXA, IXB)

  • Panchayats: Part IX of the Constitution.
  • Municipalities: Part IXA of the Constitution.
  • Co-operative Societies: Part IXB of the Constitution.
  • Tribunals: Part XIVA of the Constitution.

Relations between the Union and the States (Part XI)

  • Part XI of the Indian Constitution deals with Relations between the Union and the States.
  • It comprises two chapters: Legislative Relations (Articles 245-255) and Administrative Relations (Articles 256-263).
  • Legislative Relations (Articles 245-255):
    • Parliament can make laws for the whole or any part of the territory of India. State Legislatures can make laws for the whole or any part of the State.
    • Distribution of legislative subjects is outlined in the Seventh Schedule, which contains three lists:
      • Union List (List I): Subjects on which Parliament has exclusive power to make laws (e.g., Telephones, Wireless, Broadcasting, Defence, Atomic Energy, Foreign Affairs, Railways, Banking).
      • State List (List II): Subjects on which State Legislatures have exclusive power to make laws (e.g., Public Order, Police, Public Health, Sanitation, Agriculture, Local Government).
      • Concurrent List (List III): Subjects on which both Parliament and State Legislatures can make laws (e.g., Criminal Law, Civil Procedure, Marriage, Forests, Education, Trade Unions). In case of conflict, Union law generally prevails.
    • Residuary Subjects (Article 248): Subjects not enumerated in any of the three lists. Parliament has exclusive power to make laws on these subjects.
    • Parliament can legislate on State List subjects under specific conditions (e.g., Rajya Sabha resolution, National Emergency, State request, International agreements, President's Rule).
  • Administrative Relations (Articles 256-263):
    • States must exercise their executive power to ensure compliance with laws made by Parliament and existing laws applicable in the State (Article 256).
    • The Union can give directions to a State regarding the exercise of its executive power (Article 257).
    • Provisions for adjudication of disputes relating to waters of inter-state rivers or river valleys (Article 262).
    • Provision for an Inter-State Council to inquire into and advise upon disputes between States, investigate and discuss subjects of common interest, and make recommendations for better coordination of policy and action (Article 263).

Scheme and Evolution of Constitutional Parts

  • The original Indian Constitution (adopted on Nov 26, 1949, enforced on Jan 26, 1950) comprised 22 Parts, 395 Articles, and 8 Schedules.
  • Currently, the Constitution consists of approximately 25 Parts (due to additions like IV-A, IX-A, IX-B, XIV-A, and deletion of Part VII), over 470 Articles, and 12 Schedules.
  • Key Parts and their Subjects:
    • Part I (Articles 1-4): The Union and its Territory. (Art. 1 states: "India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States").
    • Part II (Articles 5-11): Citizenship.
    • Part III (Articles 12-35): Fundamental Rights. (Art. 18 pertains to the Abolition of Titles).
    • Part IV (Articles 36-51): Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP). (Art. 40 focuses on the Organisation of Village Panchayats).
    • Part IV-A (Article 51A): Fundamental Duties. (Added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976). Art. 51A(k) (duty to provide opportunities for education to a child/ward between 6-14 years) was added by the 86th Amendment Act, 2002.
    • Part IX (Articles 243-243O): The Panchayats. (Added by the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992).
    • Part IX-A (Articles 243P-243ZG): The Municipalities. (Added by the 74th Amendment Act, 1992).
    • Part IX-B (Articles 243ZH-243ZT): Co-operative Societies. (Added by the 97th Amendment Act, 2011).
    • Part XIV-A (Articles 323A-323B): Tribunals. (Added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976).
    • Part VII: Repealed by the 7th Amendment Act, 1956.
  • Sequential Order of Key Parts: Part I (Union & its Territory) -> Part II (Citizenship) -> Part III (Fundamental Rights) -> Part IV (DPSP) -> Part IV-A (Fundamental Duties).
  • Granville Austin used the phrase "seamless web" to describe the interconnectedness of different parts of the Indian Constitution, particularly Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles.

Services under the Union and the States & Tribunals (Parts XIV, XIVA)

  • Part XIV: Services under the Union and the States (Articles 308-323).
  • This Part includes provisions related to Public Service Commissions (Union Public Service Commission and State Public Service Commissions).
  • The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is mentioned in Part XIV of the Indian Constitution.
  • Part XIVA: Tribunals (Articles 323A and 323B).
  • Part XIVA was inserted into the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.

The State Governments (Part VI)

  • Part VI of the Indian Constitution deals with the State Governments (The States).
  • Part IV A of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Duties.
  • Part IX-A of the Indian Constitution deals with The Municipalities.
  • Part XI of the Indian Constitution deals with Relations between the Union and the States.

The Union Government (Part V)

  • Part V of the Indian Constitution (Articles 52 to 151) deals with The Union Government.
  • Part V is structured into five chapters: Chapter I: The Union Executive 1. (Articles 52-78)

8. Articles of the Constitution

Union Territories (Part VIII) and Scheduled & Tribal Areas (Part X)

  • Part VIII of the Indian Constitution deals with the Union Territories.
  • Part X of the Indian Constitution deals with Scheduled and Tribal areas.
  • Part X of the Constitution contains Articles 244 and 244A.
  • Article 244A under Part X provides for the formation of an autonomous state comprising certain tribal areas in Assam.
  • Tribal areas of Assam are administered under the Sixth Schedule, not the Fifth Schedule, of the Indian Constitution.
  • (Note: Part VII of the Constitution was repealed by the 7th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1956).
  • Article 309: Empowers Parliament/State Legislatures to regulate recruitment and conditions of service for public services.
  • Article 310: Implements the 'Doctrine of Pleasure'; civil servants hold office during the pleasure of the President (Union) or Governor (State).
  • Article 311: Constitutional Safeguards for Civil Servants against dismissal, removal, or reduction in rank.
  • Article 311(2): Guarantees a "reasonable opportunity to defend himself against the charges framed" before dismissal, removal, or reduction in rank.
  • Article 311 Protections:
    • Are not available to military personnel.
    • Do not extend to employees of statutory corporations (e.g., LIC, ONGC).
    • Are applicable to both permanent and temporary civil servants if the termination is by way of punishment.
    • Suspension is not dismissal/removal and is outside the scope of Article 311 protection.
  • Article 312: All India Services (AIS)
    • Empowers Parliament to create new All India Services (e.g., IAS, IPS, Indian Forest Service) by a resolution of the Rajya Sabha.
    • The All India Services Act was enacted in 1951.
  • Part XVII: Official Language (Articles 343-351)
  • Article 120(1): Language to be used in Parliament (Hindi or English), with the Presiding Officer able to permit a member to speak in their mother tongue.
  • Article 210(1): Language to be used in State Legislatures (Official language of State, Hindi, or English), with the Presiding Officer able to permit a member to speak in their mother tongue.
  • Article 343(1): Declares Hindi in Devanagari script as the Official Language of the Union.
  • Article 348(1): Mandates English as the language for all proceedings in the Supreme Court and High Courts, and for authoritative texts of bills, acts, etc., unless Parliament provides otherwise by law.
  • Article 350A: Endeavor of every State to provide adequate facilities for instruction in the mother tongue at the primary stage of education for children belonging to linguistic minority groups.
  • Historical Note: The Fundamental Rules for public services were originally made under Section 96B(2) of the Government of India Act, 1919.

Practice MCQs: Parts of Indian Constitution

Citizenship (Part II)

  1. Which part of the Constitution deals with citizenship?

    Asked in: WBPSC CS Prelims 2016

    1. Part 1
    2. Part 2
    3. Part 3
    4. Part 4
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    Answer: B. Part 2

    Part II of the Constitution of India deals with citizenship (Articles 5 to 11). It specifies who became a citizen of India at its commencement and empowers the Parliament to regulate the right of citizenship by law.

  2. Which of the following parts of the Indian Constitution mentions about Citizenship?

    Asked in: lower devision clerk 2025

    1. II
    2. III
    3. IV
    4. V
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    Answer: A. II

    Part II of the Indian Constitution, specifically Articles 5 to 11, exclusively deals with the provisions related to citizenship.

Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV)

  1. ‘Economic Justice’ as one of the objectives of the Indian Constitution has been provided in _______.

    Asked in: GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2021

    1. The Preamble and the Fundamental Rights
    2. The Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy
    3. The Preamble and the Directive Principles of State Policy
    4. All of the above
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    Answer: C. The Preamble and the Directive Principles of State Policy

    Economic justice is an ideal enshrined in the Preamble and is sought to be achieved through the implementation of the Directive Principles of State Policy.

  2. Given below are two statements : Statement I : The Fundamental Rights are non-justiciable in the courts. Statement II : The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are made justiciable in the courts. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

    Asked in: HAS Prelims 2022

    1. Both Statements I and II are true.
    2. Both Statements I and II are false.
    3. Statement I is correct and Statement II is false.
    4. Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is true.
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    Answer: B. Both Statements I and II are false.

    - Fundamental Rights are justiciable and enforceable in courts. - Directive Principles of State Policy are non-justiciable and not enforceable in courts. - Article 32 provides the right to move the Supreme Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights. - Article 37 clarifies the non-justiciable nature of DPSPs.

  3. "Economic Justice" as one of the objectives of the Constitution of India has been provided in

    Asked in: WBCS Main Paper 5 2022

    1. Preamble and Fundamental Rights
    2. Preamble and Directive Principles
    3. Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles
    4. Preamble, Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles
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    Answer: B. Preamble and Directive Principles

    - The Preamble to the Constitution resolves to secure to all its citizens "Justice, social, economic and political". This explicitly includes economic justice as an objective. - Part IV of the Constitution, containing the Directive Principles of State Policy (Articles 36-51), embodies principles aimed at achieving socio-economic justice and establishing a welfare state. Examples include Article 38 (securing a social order for promoting welfare of the people), Article 39 (securing adequate means of livelihood, equitable distribution of material resources, prevention of concentration of wealth, equal pay for equal work, etc.).

Elections (Part XV) and Official Language (Part XVII)

  1. Which among the following (Provision – Part of the Constitution) is not correctly matched?

    Asked in: UPPCS Prelims 2023

    1. Tribunals – Part XI
    2. The Union Territories – Part VIII
    3. Official Language – Part XVII
    4. The Scheduled and Tribal Areas – Part X
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    Answer: A. Tribunals – Part XI

    - Part XIV-A of the Constitution contains Articles 323A and 323B, which deal with Tribunals. - Part VIII deals with The Union Territories (Articles 239-242). - Part XVII deals with Official Language (Articles 343-351). - Part X deals with The Scheduled and Tribal Areas (Articles 244-244A).

  2. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the code given below – List – I - (A) Part XV of Constitution - (B) Part XVII of Constitution - (C) Part XVIII of Constitution - (D) Part XX of Constitution List – II - (1) Official Language - (2) Elections - (3) Amendment of Constitution - (4) Emergency Provisions Code -

    Asked in: Civil Judge 2022

    1. (A) - 2, (B) - 3, (C) - 4, (D) - 1
    2. (A) - 2, (B) - 1, (C) - 4, (D) - 3
    3. (A) - 4, (B) - 3, (C) - 1, (D) - 2
    4. (A) - 1, (B) - 4, (C) - 2, (D) - 3
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    Answer: B. (A) - 2, (B) - 1, (C) - 4, (D) - 3

    Part XV: Elections; Part XVII: Official Language; Part XVIII: Emergency Provisions; Part XX: Amendment of Constitution.

  3. In which part of the Indian Constitution, have the provisions for elections been made? (a) Part XV (b) Part XIV (c) Part XVI (d) Part XVII

    Asked in: RO ARO pre 2023

    1. Part XV
    2. Part XIV
    3. Part XVI
    4. Part XVII
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    Answer: A. Part XV

    Part XV establishes the Election Commission of India, its powers, and the process of conducting elections to Parliament and State Legislatures. Other parts mentioned: Part XIV deals with Services under the Union and the States, Part XVI with Special Provisions relating to Certain Classes, and Part XVII with Official Language.

  4. Which Part of the Constitution of India deals with the official language? I II

    Asked in: Sub Inspector 2021

    1. Part-XVI
    2. Part-XVII
    3. Part-XVIII
    4. Part-XIV
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    Answer: B. Part-XVII

    Knowledge of the different Parts of the Indian Constitution and their respective subject matter is fundamental for understanding the structure and content of India's supreme law.

Emergency Provisions (Part XVIII) and Amendment of the Constitution (Part XX)

  1. Which of the following statements are correct about the Constitution of India ? Powers of the Municipalities are given in Part IX A of the Constitution. Emergency provisions are given in Part XVIII of the Constitution. Provisions related to the amendment of the Constitution are given in Part XX of the Constitution. Select the answer using the code given below :

    Asked in: UPSC IAS 2024

    1. 1 and 2 only
    2. 2 and 3 only
    3. 1 and 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3
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    Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3

    Statement 1 is correct. Part IX A of the Constitution, titled "The Municipalities", contains provisions related to Municipalities, inserted by the Constitution (Seventy-fourth Amendment) Act,

  2. Statement 2 is correct. Part XVIII of the Constitution (Articles 352-360) deals with Emergency Provisions, including National Emergency, State Emergency (President's Rule), and Financial Emergency. Statement 3 is correct. Part XX of the Constitution (Article 368) contains the provisions regarding the Amendment of the Constitution and the procedure for it. 12. The procedure for the amendment of the Constitution is detailed in which part of the Constitution of India ?

    Asked in: UPSC Combined Section Officer 2021 22

    1. Part II
    2. Part XIV
    3. Part XX
    4. Part XXI
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    Answer: C. Part XX

    The procedure for the amendment of the Constitution is detailed in Article 368, which is contained in Part XX of the Constitution of India.

  3. “Power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and procedure therefore” is laid down in the Constitution in—

    Asked in: WBCS Main Paper 5 2022

    1. Part XX
    2. Part XXI
    3. Part XXII
    4. Part XXIII
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    Answer: A. Part XX

    Article 368 provides for two types of amendments: by a special majority of Parliament and by a special majority of Parliament plus ratification by half of the state legislatures.

Finance, Property, Contracts, and Suits (Part XII)

  1. After the 'Right to Property' was removed from Part III, it was included in which Part and Chapter of the Constitution?

    Asked in: HAS Prelims 2021

    1. Part XI, Chapter III
    2. Part XII, Chapter IV
    3. Part XIV, Chapter I
    4. Part XI, Chapter I
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    Answer: B. Part XII, Chapter IV

    The 44th Amendment Act, 1978 removed the 'Right to Property' from the list of fundamental rights. It was subsequently made a legal right under Article 300A. Article 300A is placed in Part XII of the Constitution, titled "FINANCE, PROPERTY, CON‐ TRACTS AND SUITS". Within Part XII, it is located in Chapter IV, specifically titled "RIGHT TO PROPERTY".

  2. In which Part and Chapter of the Constitution was the Right to Property inserted after being removed from Part III?

    Asked in: HAS Prelims 2021

    1. Part XI, Chapter II
    2. Part XII, Chapter IV
    3. Part XIV, Chapter I
    4. Part XI, Chapter I
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    Answer: B. Part XII, Chapter IV

    The 44th Amendment Act, 1978 removed the 'Right to Property' from the list of fundamental rights. It was subsequently made a legal right under Article 300A. Article 300A is placed in Part XII of the Constitution, titled "FINANCE, PROPERTY, CON‐ TRACTS AND SUITS". Within Part XII, it is located in Chapter IV, specifically titled "RIGHT TO PROPERTY".

  3. After the deletion of Right to Property as a Fundamental Right, it is now a legal right under which part of the Constitution ?

    Asked in: Rakshak 2023

    1. Part XII, Chapter 2
    2. Part XIII, Chapter 5
    3. Part XII, Chapter 4
    4. Part XIII, Chapter 3
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    Answer: A. Part XII, Chapter 2

    The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 amended Article 31 and deleted Article 19(1)(f), thereby removing the Right to Property as a Fundamental Right. Article 300A was inserted to protect property rights as a legal right.

Fundamental Duties (Part IVA)

  1. Which of the following is correctly matched ?

    Asked in: UPPSC Upper Mains 2007

    1. Part-II of the : Fundamental Constitution Rights
    2. Part-Ill of the : Citizenship Constitution
    3. Part-IV A of the : Fundamental Duties Consti‐ tution
    4. Part-V of the : Directive Principle Constitution of the State Policy
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    Answer: C. Part-IV A of the : Fundamental Duties Consti‐ tution

    Part IV A of the Indian Constitution, specifically Article 51A, lists the Fundamental Duties of the citizens of India. This part was added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.

Fundamental Rights (Part III)

  1. Fundamental Rights are enshrined in the Constitution of India in :

    Asked in: OPSC CS Prelims 2019

    1. Part I
    2. Part III
    3. Part IV
    4. Part V
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    Answer: B. Part III

    Part III of the Constitution of India contains the Fundamental Rights (Articles 12 to 35). These rights are considered essential for the all-round development of individuals and are justiciable, meaning they can be enforced by the courts.

  2. Which of the following is a part of the Constitution of India ? (i) Relations between the Union and the States (ii) Finance, property, contracts and suits (iii) Trade, commerce and intercourse within India (iv) Fundamental Rights

    Asked in: OPSC CS Prelims 2021

    1. (i), (ii) and (iv)
    2. (i), (iii) and (iv)
    3. (i) and (iv)
    4. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
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    Answer: D. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

    The Constitution of India is divided into various Parts, each dealing with specific aspects of the Indian state's structure, powers, and rights. Fundamental Rights are covered in Part III. Relations between the Union and the States are primarily in Part XI. Finance, property, contracts, and suits are in Part XII. Trade, commerce, and intercourse within India are in Part XIII. Since all listed items correspond to subjects covered in distinct Parts of the Constitution, all are considered parts of the Constitution.

  3. Which one of the following is correctly matched ?

    Asked in: UPPCS Prelims 2008

    1. Citizenship —Part III of the Constitution
    2. Fundamental Rights —Part IV of the Constitu‐ tion
    3. Fundamental Duties —Part V of the Constitu‐ tion
    4. The States —Part VI of the Constitution
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    Answer: D. The States —Part VI of the Constitution

    Let's match the subjects with the correct Parts of the Constitution: - Citizenship: Part II (Articles 5-11). - Fundamental Rights: Part III (Articles 12-35). - Fundamental Duties: Part IVA (Article 51A). - The States (dealing with the executive, legislature, judiciary, etc., of the States): Part VI (Articles 152-237). Therefore, the matching of 'The States' with 'Part VI of the Constitution' is correct.

  4. The Part-III of the Indian Constitution includes the following Articles :

    Asked in: Junior Legal Officer 2019

    1. (1) 36 to 51
    2. (2) 52 to 62
    3. (3) 12 to 35
    4. (4) 14 to 29
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    Answer: C. (3) 12 to 35

    Part III of the Constitution specifically covers Fundamental Rights and its articles range from 12 to 35.

Panchayats, Municipalities, and Co-operative Societies (Parts IX, IXA, IXB)

  1. Which one of the following deals with the Panchayats?

    Asked in: APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2001

    1. Part VII of the Constitution
    2. Part IX of the Constitution
    3. Part IX (A) of the Constitution
    4. Part X of the Constitution
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    Answer: B. Part IX of the Constitution

    - This part was added by the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992. - It provides a constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj system. - It contains provisions from Article 243 to 243-O.

  2. In which part of the Indian Constitution has the provision for Panchayats been made ?

    Asked in: HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2011

    1. Part IX
    2. Part IV
    3. Part III
    4. Part X
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    Answer: A. Part IX

    Part IX of the Constitution, titled "The Panchayats," was added by the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992. This amendment aimed to provide constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions in India and to establish a three-tier system of Panchayats at the village, intermediate, and district levels.

  3. In which Part of the Constitution Panchayati Raj related Provisions have been implemented ?

    Asked in: MPPSC CS Prelims 2019

    1. Part - 6
    2. Part - 7
    3. Part - 8
    4. Part - 9
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    Answer: D. Part - 9

    Part IX, titled "The Panchayats", was inserted into the Constitution by the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992. It consists of Articles 243 to 243O.

  4. In the Constitution which part is concerned with the Panchayats ?

    Asked in: RPSC RAS Prelims 2013

    1. Part-VIII
    2. Part-IX
    3. Part-IX-A
    4. Part- IX-B
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    Answer: B. Part-IX

    - The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, gave constitutional status to Panchayats. - This amendment inserted a new Part IX, titled "The Panchayats", into the Constitution, covering Articles 243 to 243O.

  5. Which Part of the Constitution has the provisions for Panchayati Raj System?

    Asked in: UPPCS Prelims 2020 · UPPCS Prelims 2016

    1. IX
    2. VI
    3. III
    4. IVA
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    Answer: A. IX

    Part IX of the Constitution of India, titled 'The Panchayats' (Articles 243 to 243-O), contains the provisions for the establishment, structure, powers, and functions of the Panchayati Raj System. This part was added by the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992.

  6. Which of the following is NOT correctly matched as per Constitution of India ?

    Asked in: RO ARO 2020

    1. The Panchayats - Part - IX
    2. The Municipalities - Part - IX A
    3. The Cooperative Societies - Part - IX B
    4. Tribunals - Part - X
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    Answer: D. Tribunals - Part - X

  7. Which of the following is not correctly matched under the Constitution of India ? (a) The Panchayats - Part IX (b) The Municipalities - Part IX-A (c) The Co-operative Societies - Part IX-B (d) The Tribunals - Part X

    Asked in: RO ARO pre 2016

    1. The Panchayats - Part IX
    2. The Municipalities - Part IX-A
    3. The Co-operative Societies - Part IX-B
    4. The Tribunals - Part X
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    Answer: D. The Tribunals - Part X

    - Part IX: The Panchayats - Part IX-A: The Municipalities - Part IX-B: The Co-operative Societies - Part XIV-A: The Tribunals - Part X: The Scheduled and Tribal Areas

Relations between the Union and the States (Part XI)

  1. Reservation of seats for schedules Caste and Scheduled Tribes is dealt with in Part

    Asked in: APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2001

    1. XII of the Constitution
    2. XIII of the Constitution
    3. XIV of the Constitution
    4. XI of the Constitution
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    Answer: C. XIV of the Constitution

    Article 330 and 332 in Part XVI of the Constitution provide for reservation of seats for SCs and STs in the Lok Sabha and the Legislative Assemblies of the States, respectively. Article 243D (Part IX) and 243T (Part IXA) provide for reservation of seats in Panchayats and Municipalities. None of the options (XI, XII, XIII, XIV) correctly identify the parts dealing with reservation of seats. Part XI deals with relations between the Union and the States.

  2. Which of the following parts of the Indian Constitution deals with the relations between the Union and the State ?

    Asked in: UKPSC CS Prelims 2024

    1. Part-3
    2. Part-4
    3. Part-6
    4. Part-11
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    Answer: D. Part-11

    Part XI of the Constitution of India is specifically titled "Relations between the Union and the States". This part is divided into two chapters: Chapter I deals with Legislative Relations (Articles 245-255), and Chapter II deals with Administrative Relations (Articles 256-263). These articles lay down the framework for the distribution of legislative and administrative powers between the Union and the States.

  3. What are Residuciary subjects?

    Asked in: cgpsc 2025 2025

    1. Subjects included in the State list
    2. Subjects included in the Concurrent list
    3. Subjects not included in any list
    4. Subjects included in the Union list
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    Answer: C. Subjects not included in any list

    According to Article 248 of the Constitution, Parliament has the power to make laws with respect to any matter which is not included in the Concurrent List or State List. This power extends to making laws imposing taxes on such a matter. This means that residuary powers of legislation, including taxation, lie with the Union Parliament.

  4. Telephones, Wireless, Broadcasting and other forms of communication are subject of which list given in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India ?

    Asked in: Assistant Conservator of Forest 2025

    1. Union List
    2. State List
    3. Concurrent List
    4. Residuaty Powers
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    Answer: A. Union List

    This question relates to the distribution of legislative powers under the Indian Constitution, specifically concerning subjects in the Seventh Schedule. It requires understanding the scope of the Union List.

Scheme and Evolution of Constitutional Parts

  1. Match the List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists. List - II (Parts List - I (Subjects) of the Constitution) 1. Directive

    Asked in: CGPSC Prelims Exam 2019

    1. Abolition of Titles Principles of State Policy 2. The Union
    2. Organisation of village pan‐ and its Territ‐ chayats ories
    3. To provide the opportunities 3. Fundament‐ for education to the child/ward al Rights between 6 to 14 years of age
    4. India, that is Bharat, is the 4. Fundament‐ Union of States. al Duties Codes: A. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4 B. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2 C. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1 D. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
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    Answer: B. Organisation of village pan‐ and its Territ‐ chayats ories

    - A. Abolition of Titles is covered under Article 18, which is a Fundamental Right (Part III). - B. Organisation of village panchayats is a Directive Principle of State Policy under Article 40 (Part IV). - C. Providing opportunities for education to children between 6 to 14 years is primarily mentioned as a Fundamental Duty of parents/guardians under Article 51A(k) (Part IVA), inserted by the 86th Amendment Act, 2002. (It is also a Fundamental Right under Article 21A and a Directive Principle under Article 45). Given the options, Fundamental Duties is the most appropriate match for the phrasing "To provide the opportunities... to the child/ward". - D. The description "India, that is Bharat, is the Union of States" is found in Article 1(1), which is part of Part I, dealing with The Union and its Territories.

  2. How many Parts, Articles and Schedules was there in the original Indian Constitution ?

    Asked in: JPSC CS Prelims 2016

    1. 22 Parts, 395 Articles and 8 Schedules
    2. 24 Parts, 450 Articles and 12 Schedules
    3. 22 Parts, 390 Articles and 8 Schedules
    4. 24 Parts, 425 Articles and 12 Schedules
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    Answer: A. 22 Parts, 395 Articles and 8 Schedules

    - The Constitution of India is the longest written constitution in the world. - It has undergone numerous amendments since its adoption, increasing the number of articles and schedules over time (though the main Parts number remains largely consistent with subdivisions added).

  3. Match the pairs correctly.

    Asked in: MPSC CS Prelims 2023

    1. Part - I i. Fundamental Rights
    2. Part - III ii. Panchayat Raj
    3. Part - IX iii. Citizenship
    4. Part - II iv. The Union and its territory A. (1) iv, (2) ii, (3) iii, (4) i B. (1) iii, (2) i, (3) ii, (4) iv C. (1) ii, (2) iii, (3) i, (4) iv D. (1) iv, (2) i, (3) iv, (4) iii
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    Answer: D. Part - II iv. The Union and its territory A. (1) iv, (2) ii, (3) iii, (4) i B. (1) iii, (2) i, (3) ii, (4) iv C. (1) ii, (2) iii, (3) i, (4) iv D. (1) iv, (2) i, (3) iv, (4) iii

    - The Constitution of India is divided into Parts, each dealing with specific aspects of the governance and structure of the country. - Key parts include Part I (Union and Territory), Part II (Citizenship), Part III (Fundamental Rights), and Part IX (Panchayats).

  4. Consider the following subjects and arrange them into sequential order as mentioned in the Constitution. I. The union and its territory II. Fundamental duties III. Citizenship IV. Directive Principles of of State Policy Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code:

    Asked in: UPPCS Prelims 2022

    1. II, IV, I, III
    2. I, III, IV, II
    3. III, I, II, IV
    4. IV, II, III, I
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    Answer: B. I, III, IV, II

    The Constitution of India is divided into Parts, which cover different subjects. The given subjects are found in the following Parts: I. The Union and its territory: Part I II. Fundamental duties: Part IVA III. Citizenship: Part II IV. Directive Principles of State Policy: Part IV Arranging these by Part number (Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV, Part IVA...) gives the sequence: Part I (The Union and its territory), Part II (Citizenship), Part IV (Directive Principles of State Policy), Part IVA (Fundamental Duties). This corresponds to the order I, III, IV, II.

  5. The Indian Constitution is divided into—

    Asked in: UPPCS Prelims 2008

    1. 16 Parts
    2. 22 Parts
    3. 24 Parts
    4. 25 Parts
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    Answer: D. 25 Parts

    The Constitution of India, as it stands today after various amendments, consists of 25 Parts. Originally, the Constitution had 22 Parts. However, several parts were added later through amendments (e.g., Part IVA - Fundamental Duties, Part IXA - Municipalities, Part IXB - Co-operative Societies, Part XIVA - Tribunals), and one part was deleted (Part VII - States in Part B of the First Schedule). Counting these additions and deletions results in 25 current Parts.

  6. The Indian Constitution has to be divided into

    Asked in: UPPSC Upper Mains 2012

    1. 16 Parts
    2. 22 Parts
    3. 24 Parts
    4. 25 Parts
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    Answer: D. 25 Parts

    Currently, the Indian Constitution is officially enumerated as having 25 Parts (Parts I to XXII, plus added Parts such as IVA, IXA, IXB, XIVA, and excluding the repealed Part VII).

  7. The term seamless web with reference to the interconnectedness of different parts of Indian Constitution was used by which of the following authors?

    Asked in: opsc 2025 2025

    1. Granville Austin
    2. K.C. Wheare
    3. Donald Smith
    4. A.V. Dicey
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    Answer: A. Granville Austin

    Scholarly interpretations and analyses often introduce conceptual frameworks and terminology to understand complex legal and political documents like constitutions. Granville Austin's work is highly regarded for its insights into the drafting and philosophy of the Indian Constitution.

Services under the Union and the States & Tribunals (Parts XIV, XIVA)

  1. Which one of the following is NOT correctly matched?

    Asked in: UPPCS Prelims 2020

    1. Fundamental Duties - Part IVA
    2. The States - Part VI
    3. Attorney General of India - Part XIII
    4. Services under the Union and States - Part XIV
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    Answer: C. Attorney General of India - Part XIII

    - Part IVA: Fundamental Duties (Article 51A). - Part VI: The States (Articles 152-237). - Part XIV: Services under the Union and States (Articles 308-323). - Part V, Chapter I: The Union Executive, includes the Attorney General of India (Article 76).

  2. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is mentioned in which part of the Indian Constitution?

    Asked in: opsc 2025 2025

    1. Part VII
    2. Part XIII
    3. Part XIV
    4. Part IX
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    Answer: C. Part XIV

    Part XIV of the Indian Constitution, specifically Chapter II, deals with Public Service Commissions, including the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

The State Governments (Part VI)

  1. Which part of the Constitution of India deals with the Government in the States ?

    Asked in: UPSC Combined Section Officer 2024

    1. Part IV
    2. Part V
    3. Part VI
    4. Part IX
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    Answer: C. Part VI

    Part VI of the Constitution of India is titled "The States" and deals with the structure and functions of the state governments, including the Executive (Governor, Council of Ministers, Advocate General), the State Legislature, and the High Courts within the states.

  2. Which of the following pairs of Part of Indian Constitution and its subject is/are NOT correctly matched ? 1. Part IV A - Fundamental Duties 2. Part VI - The States 3. Part XI - The Municipalities Select the correct answer from the code given below : Code :

    Asked in: uppsc 2025 2025

    1. 1 and 2
    2. 2 and 3
    3. Only 3
    4. Only 1
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    Answer: C. Only 3

    Let's examine each pair: 1. Part IV A - Fundamental Duties This is correctly matched. Part IVA of the Indian Constitution, added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, contains the Fundamental Duties. 2. Part VI - The States This is correctly matched. Part VI of the Constitution deals with the provisions relating to the states, including their executive and legislative functions. 3. Part XI - The Municipalities This is NOT correctly matched. Part IX-A of the Indian Constitution deals with the Municipalities. Part XI of the Constitution deals with Relations between the Union and the States (Legislative, Administrative, and Financial relations).Therefore, only statement 3 is NOT correctly matched.

The Union Government (Part V)

  1. Which one of the following parts of the Constitution of India deals with the Executive ?

    Asked in: UPSC Combined Section Officer 2024

    1. Part I
    2. Part II
    3. Part III
    4. Part V
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    Answer: D. Part V

    Part V of the Constitution of India deals with 'The Union'. This part is further divided into chapters, and Chapter I specifically covers 'The Executive', which includes provisions regarding the President, Vice-President, Council of Ministers, and the Attorney-General of India. This part outlines the structure, powers, and functions of the Union Executive.

  2. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Union Executive ?

    Asked in: APPSC Group II Mains paper 1 2025

    1. Part IV
    2. Part VII
    3. Part VI
    4. Part V
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    Answer: D. Part V

    Part V of the Indian Constitution, titled "The Union", covers the Union Executive (Chapter I, Articles 52-78), Parliament (Chapter II), Legislative Powers of the President (Chapter III), The Union Judiciary (Chapter IV), and Comptroller and Auditor-General of India (Chapter V). The Union Executive comprises the President, Vice-President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers, and the Attorney General of India.

  3. Which of the following (Part of Indian Constitution – Subject) is not correctly matched?

    Asked in: Civil Judge 2022

    1. Part – II – Citizenship
    2. Part – III – Fundamental Rights
    3. Part – IV – Directive Principles of State Policy
    4. Part – V – Fundamental Duties
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    Answer: D. Part – V – Fundamental Duties

    Part V of the Indian Constitution deals with The Union, while Fundamental Duties are covered under Part IV-A.

  4. Which of the following (Part of Indian Constitution — Subject) is not correctly matched?

    Asked in: Civil Judge 2022

    1. Part—II — Citizenship
    2. Part—III — Fundamental Rights
    3. Part—IV — Directive Principles of State Policy
    4. Part—V — Fundamental Duties
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    Answer: D. Part—V — Fundamental Duties

    This question is identical to ID 60286 and tests the same knowledge about the parts of the Indian Constitution and their subjects.

Union Territories (Part VIII) and Scheduled & Tribal Areas (Part X)

  1. Admission of Union Territories is death with in

    Asked in: APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2001

    1. Part VIII of the Constitution
    2. Part IX of the Constitution
    3. Part X of the Constitution
    4. Part XI of the Constitution
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    Answer: A. Part VIII of the Constitution

    - This part contains Articles 239 to 242. - It specifies how Union Territories are administered, usually by the President through an administrator. - It also includes special provisions for Union Territories with legislative assemblies like Delhi and Puducherry.

  2. Which of the following statement/s is / are correct ? (i) Part X of Indian Constitution deals with the Scheduled and Tribal areas. (ii) This Part contains Art. 220 to Art. 224. (iii) This Part deals with formation of autonomous state comprising of certain tribal areas in Assam. (iv) Assam also comes under Fifth Schedule of Indian Constitution.

    Asked in: OPSC CS Prelims 2021

    1. (i) and (iii)
    2. (ii) and (iv)
    3. (i) and (iv)
    4. (i) only
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    Answer: A. (i) and (iii)

    - Part X deals with Scheduled Areas and Tribal Areas. - Articles 244 and 244A are in Part X. - Article 244A allows for the creation of an autonomous state within Assam. - Fifth Schedule applies to Scheduled Areas in most states; Sixth Schedule applies to tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.

  3. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched ? (a) Part II of the Constitu‐ Fundamental tion Rights (b) Part III of the Constitu‐ Citizenship tion (c) Part V of the Constitu‐ Directive Printion ciples (d) Part VIII of the Consti‐ The Union Territtution ories

    Asked in: ASSISTANT PROSECUTION OFFICER (PRELIM.) EXAM. 2018

    1. Part II of the Constitution - Fundamental Rights
    2. Part III of the Constitution - Citizenship
    3. Part V of the Constitution - Directive Prin‐ ciples
    4. Part VIII of the Constitution - The Union Ter‐ ritories
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    Answer: D. Part VIII of the Constitution - The Union Ter‐ ritories

    Let's examine the other options to confirm: Part II of the Constitution deals with Citizenship. Part III of the Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights. Part V of the Constitution deals with The Union, which includes the Executive, Parliament, the President, etc. Directive Principles of State Policy are found in Part IV.