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Q: How many articles are there in the Constitution of India as of October 2020?
  • A. 495
  • B. 448
  • C. 398
  • D. 395
Correct Answer: Option B - Original Indian Constitution, when adopted by Constituent Assembly in 1949 had 395 Articles and 22 Parts. Many other articles and three other parts were added to it by subsequent constitutional amendments. As of October 2020, the Indian Constitution had about 448 Articles in 22 Part + 3 Sub Part but in order, 395 Articles and 12 Schedules.
B. Original Indian Constitution, when adopted by Constituent Assembly in 1949 had 395 Articles and 22 Parts. Many other articles and three other parts were added to it by subsequent constitutional amendments. As of October 2020, the Indian Constitution had about 448 Articles in 22 Part + 3 Sub Part but in order, 395 Articles and 12 Schedules.

Explanations:

Original Indian Constitution, when adopted by Constituent Assembly in 1949 had 395 Articles and 22 Parts. Many other articles and three other parts were added to it by subsequent constitutional amendments. As of October 2020, the Indian Constitution had about 448 Articles in 22 Part + 3 Sub Part but in order, 395 Articles and 12 Schedules.