Are Articles a part of the Indian constitution? Which is the most important article in the Indian constitution?

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asked Nov 1, 2016 in Civics by Rahul Roy (7,895 points) 33 120 326

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answered Nov 1, 2016 by Abhishek Kumar (14,593 points) 5 9 37
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Yes, Article are the part of Indian Constitution.

Article 1-4: Deals with the territory of India, formation of new states, alterations, names of existing states.

Article 5-11: Deals with various rights of citizenship.

Article 12-35: Deals with fundamental rights of Indian Citizen Abolition of untouchability and titles.

Articles 36-51: Deals with Directive Principles of State Policy.

Articles 51A: This part was added by 42nnd Amendment in 1976, which contains the fundamental duties of the citizens.

Articles 52-151: Deals with government at the centre level.

Articles 152-237: Deals with government at the state level.

Article 238: Deals with states.

Articles 239-241: Deals with Union Territories

Articles 242-243: It consists of two parts: (i) added by 73rd amendment in 1992, which contains a new schedule. It contains 29 subjects related to Panchayati Raj, who have been given administrative powers.

(ii) It is added by 74th amendment in 1992, which contains a new schedule. It contains 18 subjects relate to municipalities, who have been given administrative powers.

Articles 244-244A: Deals with scheduled and tribal areas.

Articles 245-263: Deals with the relationship between union and states.

Articles 264-300A: Deals with the distribution of revenue between union and states, appointment of Finance Commission etc.

Article 301-307: Deals with the trade, commerce and intercourse within the territory of India.

Article 308-323: Deals with UPSC and Public Services Commissions.

Article 323A, 323B:  Added by 42nd Amendment in 1976. Deals with administrative tribunals set up by parliament to hear disputes and complaints regarding Union, states or local Government Employees.

Articles 324-329: Deals with election.

Articles 330-342: Deals with special provision for SCs and STs and Anglo-Indian Representatives.

Articles 343-351: Deals with official language of union and states.

Article 352-360: Deals with emergency provisions, President’s rule.

Articles 361-367: Deals with exemption of criminal proceedings for their official acts of president and governors.

Article 368: Deals with Amendment of constitution.

Article 369-392: Article 370 deals with special status to J&K.

Article 371A: Gives special provisions with respect to state of Nagaland.

Articles 393-395: Deals with the short title, commencement and repeal of the constitution.

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