GS PrelimsPolityFeatures of Constitution2005 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 (Amendment) Acts.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
1. Statement 1 is incorrect. The Constitution of India originally had 22 parts. Through amendments, the number has increased to 25 parts currently. The number 20 is incorrect.
2. Statement 2 is incorrect. The Constitution of India originally had 395 articles. While many articles have been added through amendments (total number often cited as over 448), the original numbering scheme largely remains. The number 390 is incorrect for the total count at any stage.
3. Statement 3 is correct. The Ninth Schedule was added by the 1st Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1951. The Tenth Schedule was added by the 52nd Amendment Act, 1985. The Eleventh Schedule was added by the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992. The Twelfth Schedule was added by the 74th Amendment Act, 1992.
4. Therefore, only statement 3 is correct.
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