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Why Constitution Articles are Golden Scoring Areas
In competitive exams like SSC CGL, RRB NTPC, CDS, and State PSCs, 3 to 5 questions are directly asked based on constitutional article numbers, amendment acts, and writ jurisdictions.
Below is the curated checklist of the 50 most frequently tested Articles:
Fundamental Rights (Part III)
- Article 14: Equality before Law & Equal Protection of Laws.
- Article 17: Abolition of Untouchability.
- Article 19: Protection of 6 basic freedoms (Speech, Assembly, Association, Movement, Residence, Profession).
- Article 21: Protection of Life and Personal Liberty (Right to Privacy included under Puttaswamy judgment).
- Article 21A: Right to Free & Compulsory Education (86th Amendment Act, 2002).
- Article 32: Right to Constitutional Remedies (Called the "Heart & Soul" of the Constitution by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar).
Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV)
- Article 39A: Equal Justice and Free Legal Aid.
- Article 40: Organization of Village Panchayats.
- Article 44: Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for the citizens.
- Article 45: Provision for Early Childhood Care and Education below age 6.
- Article 50: Separation of Judiciary from Executive.
- Article 51: Promotion of International Peace and Security.
Fundamental Duties (Part IVA)
- Article 51A: 11 Fundamental Duties added via the 42nd Amendment Act (1976) upon Swaran Singh Committee recommendations.
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