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The Indian Constitution is the supreme law of India. It was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950. Written by the Constituent Assembly chaired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, it is the longest written constitution in the world with 448 Articles, 12 Schedules and 25 Parts. Every competitive exam tests it.
The framers borrowed extensively from world constitutions:
Key Dates
Adopted: 26 Nov 1949 | Enacted: 26 Jan 1950Structure
448 Articles + 12 Schedules + 25 Parts + 104 Amendments (2020)| Part | Articles | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Part I | 1–4 | Union & its Territory |
| Part III | 12–35 | Fundamental Rights |
| Part IV | 36–51 | DPSP |
| Part IVA | 51A | Fundamental Duties |
| Part V | 52–151 | The Union |
Q: Which Article is known as the 'Heart and Soul' of the Constitution?
'Secular' and 'Socialist' were added to the Preamble by which Amendment?
1On which date did the Indian Constitution come into force?
2How many Schedules does the Indian Constitution have?
3Right to Education (Art 21A) was added by which Amendment?
Adopted: 26 Nov 1949 | Enacted: 26 Jan 1950448 Articles + 12 Schedules + 25 Parts + 104 Amendments (2020)