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The most frequently tested Articles of the Constitution grouped by Part, for rapid CAPF Paper I revision

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A grouped reference of the Articles examiners return to most. This complements constitutional articles at a glance. Cover the right column and recall the subject. See preamble and features of the constitution.

The Union and its territory (Part I) and Citizenship (Part II)

Article Subject
1 India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States
2 Admission or establishment of new States
3 Formation of new States and alteration of areas, boundaries or names
5 to 11 Citizenship

Fundamental Rights (Part III)

Article Subject
12 Definition of "State"
13 Laws inconsistent with Fundamental Rights are void
14 Equality before law
15 Prohibition of discrimination
16 Equality of opportunity in public employment
17 Abolition of untouchability
18 Abolition of titles
19 Six freedoms
20 Protection in respect of conviction for offences
21 Protection of life and personal liberty
21A Right to education
22 Protection against arrest and detention
23 to 24 Right against exploitation
25 to 28 Right to freedom of religion
29 to 30 Cultural and educational rights
32 Right to constitutional remedies (writs)

Directive Principles (Part IV) and Duties (Part IVA)

Article Subject
36 to 51 Directive Principles of State Policy
39A Equal justice and free legal aid
40 Village panchayats
44 Uniform Civil Code
48A Protection of environment
50 Separation of judiciary from executive
51A Fundamental Duties

Union and State government (Parts V and VI)

Article Subject
52 to 53 The President; executive power of the Union
61 Impeachment of the President
63 to 71 The Vice-President
72 Pardoning power of the President
74 to 75 Council of Ministers; Prime Minister
76 Attorney-General of India
79 to 122 Parliament
110 Money Bill
123 Ordinance power of the President
124 Establishment of the Supreme Court
143 Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
148 Comptroller and Auditor-General
153 to 167 Governor and State executive
213 Ordinance power of the Governor
226 Writ jurisdiction of High Courts

Federal relations, services, elections, emergencies

Article Subject
245 to 263 Centre-State relations; legislative and administrative
256 to 263 Administrative relations; Inter-State Council
280 Finance Commission
300A Right to property (a legal right)
312 All-India Services
315 to 323 Public Service Commissions
324 Election Commission
330 to 342 Reservation and special provisions
352 National Emergency
356 President's Rule (State Emergency)
360 Financial Emergency
368 Amendment of the Constitution
370 and 371 Temporary and special provisions

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