constitution of india

What is the constitution of India ?

The constitution of India is the supreme law of India
The document lays down the framework
demarcates fundamental political code ,structure,
procedures , powers and duties of government
institutions and sets out fundamental rights ,
directive principles and the duties of citizens
When it was adopted and become effective?

Constitution was adopted by the

constituent of assembly of India on
26 November 1949 and become
effective on 26 January 1950
What are the parts of the Indian
constitution ?
The parts of the Indian constitution are :-
Part Subject Article
(1) The Union and its territory Article 1 to 4
(2) Citizenship Article 5 to 11
(3) Fundamental Rights Article 12 to 35
(4) Directive Principles Article 36 to 51
(4a) Fundamental Duties Article 51 A

(5) The Union Article 52 to 151

(6) The States Article 152 to 237
(7) Repealed by constitution (7th Amendment) Act ,1956

(8) The Union Territories Article 239 to 242

(9) The Panchayats Article 243 to 243O
(9a) The Municipalities Article 243P to 243ZG

(9b) Co-operative Societies Article 243H to 243ZT

(10) The Scheduled and Tribal Areas Article 244 to 244A
(11) Relation Between the Union and the States Article 245 to 263
(12) Finance, Property, Contracts and Suits Article 264 to 300A
(13) Trade, Commerce and Intercourse within the Territory of India Article 301 to 307
(14) Services under the Union and the states Article 308 to 323
(14A) Tribunals Article 323A to 323B
(15) Elections Article 324 to 329A
 (16) Special provisions relation to certain classes Article 330 to 342
(17) Official Language Article 343 to
351
(18) Emergency Provision Article 352 to
360
(19) Miscellaneous Article 361 to 367
(20) Amendment of the Constitution Article 368
(21) Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions Article 369 to 392
(22) Short title, commencement , Article 393 to 395
authoritative text in Hindi and repeals
 Fundamental Rights
What is fundamental Right ?
Fundamental Rights are the group of rights that have been recognized by a
high degree of protection from encroachment These rights are specifically
identified in a constitution , or have been found under due process of law

What are the Fundamental rights ?

Fundamental rights in India are the rights guaranteed under
Part 3 (Article 12- 35 ) of the Constitution of India
There six Fundamental Rights of the constitution are:-
(1) The Right to Equality (Articles 14-18)
(2) The Right to Freedom (Articles 19-20)
(3) The Right against Exploitation (Articles 23-24)
(4) The Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles 25-28)
(5) Cultural and Education Rights (Articles 29-30)
(6) The Right to Constitutional Remedies ( Article 32 and 226)
 Fundamental Duties
What is fundamental duties ?
Duties basically imply moral obligation of all citizens of a country, there
are 11 fundamental duties in India which are written in Part 4A of the
Constitution , to promote patriotism and strengthen the unity of India

What are the fundamental duties ?

The 11 fundamental duties are :-
(1)Abide by the Constitution and respect (8) Develop scientific
national flag and national anthem temper
(2)Follow ideals of the freedom struggle (9) Safeguard public
(3)Protect sovereignty and integrity of India property
(4)Defend the country and render national (10) Strive for excellence
services when called upon (11) Duty for all parents /
(5)Spirit of common brotherhood guardians to send their

(6)Preserve composite culture children in the age group

(7)Preserve natural environment of 6-14 years to school