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1
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What does Article 1 of the Indian Constitution state?

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India is a Union of States.

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What does Article 2 of the Indian Constitution address?

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Admission of new states into the Union.

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What is covered in Article 3 of the Indian Constitution?

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Formation of new states and alteration of state boundaries.

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What does Article 4 specify about laws under Articles 2 and 3?

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Laws under Articles 2 and 3 are not considered constitutional amendments.

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What does Article 5 of the Indian Constitution state?

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Citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution.

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What rights does Article 6 grant?

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Rights of citizenship for migrants from Pakistan.

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What does Article 7 address?

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Rights of citizenship for those migrating to Pakistan and returning.

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What does Article 8 provide for?

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Citizenship for Indians residing abroad.

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What does Article 9 state about citizenship?

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Loss of citizenship if acquiring foreign citizenship.

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What does Article 10 ensure?

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Continuance of citizenship.

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What does Article 11 empower Parliament to do?

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Parliament to regulate citizenship by law.

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What is defined in Article 12?

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Definition of the State.

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What does Article 13 state about laws inconsistent with Fundamental Rights?

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Laws inconsistent with Fundamental Rights are void.

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What principle is established in Article 14?

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Equality before the law.

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What does Article 15 prohibit?

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Prohibition of discrimination.

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What does Article 16 guarantee?

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Equality of opportunity in public employment.

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What does Article 17 abolish?

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Abolition of untouchability.

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What does Article 18 abolish?

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Abolition of titles.

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What freedoms are protected under Article 19?

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Protection of six freedoms (speech, movement, etc.).

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What protection does Article 20 provide?

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Protection in respect of conviction for offenses.

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What right is guaranteed by Article 21?

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Right to life and personal liberty.

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What does Article 22 protect against?

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Protection against arrest and detention.

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What does Article 23 prohibit?

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Prohibition of human trafficking and forced labor.

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What does Article 24 prohibit?

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Prohibition of child labor.

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What freedom is guaranteed by Article 25?

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Freedom of conscience and religion.

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What does Article 26 ensure?

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Freedom to manage religious affairs.

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What does Article 27 guarantee?

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Freedom from taxes for religious promotion.

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What does Article 28 provide for?

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Freedom in attending religious instruction.

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What does Article 29 protect?

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Protection of cultural rights.

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What rights does Article 30 grant to minorities?

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Rights of minorities to establish educational institutions.

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What does Article 31 state?

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Repealed (Right to property; now Article 300A).

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What right is provided in Article 32?

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Right to constitutional remedies.

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33
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What does Article 33 allow?

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Restrictions on fundamental rights for armed forces.

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34
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What provisions does Article 34 address?

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Martial law provisions.

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35
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What does Article 35 empower?

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Legislation to enforce fundamental rights.

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36
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What does Article 36 define?

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Definition of the State (same as Article 12).

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What does Article 37 state about Directive Principles?

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Directive Principles are non-justiciable but fundamental.

38
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What is the aim of Article 38?

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State to secure a just social order.

39
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What principles does Article 39 outline?

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Principles of policy to be followed by the State.

40
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What does Article 40 promote?

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Organization of village panchayats.

41
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What rights are guaranteed by Article 41?

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Right to work, education, and public assistance.

42
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What does Article 42 provide for?

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Provisions for just and humane work conditions.

43
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What does Article 43 ensure?

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Living wage for workers.

44
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What does Article 44 call for?

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Uniform civil code.

45
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What does Article 45 provide for?

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Provision for early childhood care and education.

46
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What does Article 46 promote?

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Promotion of educational and economic interests of SC/STs.

47
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What duty does Article 47 impose on the State?

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Duty of the State to improve public health.

48
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What does Article 48 address?

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Organization of agriculture and animal husbandry.

49
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What does Article 49 protect?

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Protection of monuments and places of national importance.

50
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What does Article 50 promote?

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Separation of judiciary from the executive.

51
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What is the aim of Article 51?

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Promotion of international peace and security.

52
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What does Article 51A list?

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List of fundamental duties.

53
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Who is defined in Article 52?

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The President of India.

54
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What does Article 53 state?

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Executive power of the Union.

55
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What does Article 54 cover?

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Election of the President.

56
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What does Article 55 specify?

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Manner of the presidential election.

57
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What does Article 56 state about the President’s term?

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Term of office of the President.

58
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What does Article 57 address?

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Eligibility for re-election as President.

59
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What conditions are outlined in Article 58?

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Conditions of the President’s office.

60
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What does Article 59 require from the President?

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Oath or affirmation by the President.

61
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What procedure is established in Article 60?

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Procedure for impeachment of the President.

62
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What does Article 61 state about presidential elections?

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Time for holding presidential elections.

63
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Who is defined in Article 62?

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The Vice President of India.

64
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What does Article 63 cover?

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Election and term of the Vice President.

65
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What powers does Article 64 grant to the Vice President?

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Powers of the Vice President as acting President.

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What does Article 65 state about the Council of Ministers?

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Council of Ministers and Prime Minister.

67
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What does Article 66 define?

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The Attorney General of India.

68
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What does Article 79 establish?

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Constitution of Parliament.

69
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What is covered in Article 80?

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Composition of Rajya Sabha.

70
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What does Article 81 specify?

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Composition of Lok Sabha.

71
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What does Article 82 address?

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Readjustment of Lok Sabha seats.

72
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What does Article 83 state about the duration of Parliament?

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Duration of the Houses of Parliament.

73
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What does Article 84 outline?

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Qualification for Parliament membership.

74
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What does Article 85 cover?

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Sessions of Parliament.

75
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What right does Article 86 grant to the President?

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President’s right to address Parliament.

76
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What does Article 87 state?

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Special address by the President.

77
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What rights are outlined in Article 88?

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Rights of Ministers and the Attorney General in Parliament.

78
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What does Article 89 define?

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Chairman and Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha.

79
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What does Article 90 address?

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Vacation and resignation of officers.

80
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What does Article 91 cover?

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Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha.

81
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What powers are granted in Article 92?

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Powers of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker.

82
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What does Article 93 state about Parliament sessions?

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Sessions of Parliament and dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

83
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What provisions are made in Article 94?

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Provisions for vacation and resignation of Speaker and Deputy Speaker.

84
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What does Article 95 cover?

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Conduct of business in Parliament.

85
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What does Article 96 state about joint sessions?

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Joint sitting of both Houses.

86
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What does Article 97 specify about salaries?

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Salaries of the Chairman and Speaker.

87
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What does Article 98 establish?

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Secretariat of Parliament.

88
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What does Article 99 require from members of Parliament?

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Oath or affirmation by members of Parliament.

89
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What does Article 100 state about voting?

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Voting in Parliament.

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