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Indian Polity & Constitution›Ch 1: Making of the Constitution›Parts and Schedules
Master the 12 Schedules and essential Constitutional Parts with Article ranges
The Indian Constitution originally featured 8 Schedules and 22 Parts, now structured into 12 Schedules and 25 Parts. Key sections like Part III (Articles 12-35) and Part IV (Articles 36-51) govern fundamental citizen rights and state directives.
Memory Mnemonics
| Part | Subject Matter | Article Range |
|---|---|---|
| Part III | Fundamental Rights | Articles 12–35 |
| Part IV | Directive Principles (DPSP) | Articles 36–51 |
| Part IVA | Fundamental Duties | Article 51A |
| Part XVIII | Emergency Provisions | Articles 352–360 |
| Part XX | Constitutional Amendment | Article 368 |
Schedule 9
(Land Reforms)
Land Reforms
Added by the 1st Amendment in 1951 to protect land reform laws from judicial review.
Schedule 10
(Anti-Defection)
Anti-Defection
Introduced by the 52nd Amendment in 1985 to curb political horse-trading.
Schedule 11
(Panchayati Raj)
Panchayati Raj
Added by the 73rd Amendment in 1992, listing 29 functional subjects for rural bodies.
Schedule 12
(Municipalities)
Municipalities
Enacted by the 74th Amendment in 1992, containing 18 operational matters for urban bodies.
Schedule 2 deals with OathsSchedule 2 deals with Salaries
Schedule 2 governs salaries and allowances, whereas oaths and affirmations belong to Schedule 3.
Manipur is in Schedule 6Meghalaya and Mizoram only
Schedule 6 covers Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. Manipur is never included here.
Part IVA existed in 1950Added by 42nd CAA 1976
Fundamental Duties were inserted by the 42nd Amendment in 1976 under the Swaran Singh Committee recommendations.
Q1.Which Schedule of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding disqualification on grounds of defection?
Q2.Under which Part of the Indian Constitution are Emergency Provisions articulated, and what is the relevant Article range?