Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Constitution of India is the lengthiest of all the written Constitutions of the world.
2.No other Constitution in the world has so many Articles and Schedules.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: Constitutions are classified into written, like the American Constitution, or unwritten, like the British Constitution.

  • The Constitution of India is the lengthiest of all the written Constitutions of the world. It is a very comprehensive, elaborate and detailed document.
  • Originally (1949), the Constitution contained a Preamble, 395 Articles (divided into 22 Parts) and 8 Schedules.
  • Presently (2019), it consists of a Preamble, about 470 Articles (divided into 25 Parts) and 12 Schedules.
  • The various amendments carried out since 1951 have deleted about 20 Articles and one Part (VII) and added about 95 Articles, four Parts (IVA, IXA, IXB and XIVA) and four Schedules (9, 10, 11 and 12).
  • No other Constitution in the world has so many Articles and Schedules.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity

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