UPSC Prelims 2005 Q104: Indian Polity – Constitutional Framework & Development
Consider the following statements:
1. The Constitution of India has 20 parts.
2. There are 390 Articles in the Constitution of India in all.
3. Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Schedules were added to the Constitution of India by the
Constitution (Amendments) Acts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 and 2
- (b) 2 only
- (c) 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (c) 3 only
Explanation
Parts, Articles and Schedules of the Constitution
| Statement | Verdict |
|---|---|
| 1. 20 Parts | False: the Constitution had 22 Parts in 2005 |
| 2. 390 Articles | False: about 395 Articles (with additions) |
| 3. Ninth to Twelfth Schedules added by amendments | True — Ninth (1st), Tenth (52nd), Eleventh (73rd) and Twelfth (74th Amendment) |
Only statement 3 is correct. The Constitution has 22 Parts and about 395 Articles, and the Ninth to Twelfth Schedules were added by amendments.
Answer: (c) 3 only.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Statements 1 and 2 give wrong counts.
- (b) Incorrect. The Article count in statement 2 is wrong.
- (c) CORRECT. Only statement 3 is correct.
- (d) Incorrect. Statements 1 and 2 are false.
Key point
Constitution: 22 Parts, 395 Articles, 12 Schedules (as then).
Remember
Schedules 9 to 12 were added by constitutional amendments.
Common mistakes
- Quoting the original counts of Parts and Articles as 20 and 390.
- Forgetting that the Ninth to Twelfth Schedules are later additions.
- Mixing up the Schedules with the Parts.
Exam tip
Added Schedules: 9th (1951), 10th (1985), 11th (1992), 12th (1992).
Sources
- Constitution of India — Preamble, Parts I to XXII and Schedules (as amended up to 2005)
- M. Laxmikanth — Indian Polity (Salient Features of the Constitution)