Knowing the key Articles of the Indian Constitution is crucial for candidates preparing for the UPSI (Uttar Pradesh Sub-Inspector) 2025 exam. The Constitution of India currently contains 448 Articles (originally 395), divided across various Parts and Schedules.
These Articles cover essential topics like Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Union and State Legislature, Executive Powers, Constitutional Bodies, Statutory Bodies, and more — all of which have been frequently asked in the Previous Years UPSI 2017 and 2021 Indian Polity and Mool Vidhi-related sections.
Important Articles of the Indian Constitution for UPSI 2025 Exam Preparation
Article 3: Parliament may form new States or alter areas, boundaries, or names of existing States.
Article 12: Definition of “State” for Part III (Fundamental Rights).
Article 18: Abolition of titles, except military or academic distinctions.
Article 26: Freedom of every religious denomination to manage its own affairs.
Article 33: Parliament may restrict Fundamental Rights of armed forces, police, and intelligence personnel.
Article 36: Definition of “State” for Directive Principles of State Policy.
Article 38: State to promote welfare and secure social, economic, and political justice.
Article 38(2): State to minimize inequalities in income, status, facilities, and opportunities.
Article 39: Directive Principles—adequate livelihood, equal pay, protection of children, etc.
Article 39(a): Citizens, men and women equally, to have the right to adequate means of livelihood.
Article 39(d): Equal pay for equal work for both men and women.
Article 40: Organisation of village panchayats.
Article 45: Early childhood care and education for children below six years.
Article 47: Raise nutrition and public health; prohibit intoxicating drinks except for medicinal use.
Article 60: Oath or affirmation of the President.
Article 62: Term of office of the President—five years; election timing rules.
Article 69: Oath or affirmation of the Vice-President.
Article 72: President’s power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment.
Article 79: Constitution of Parliament—comprising the President, Rajya Sabha, and Lok Sabha.
Article 80(1): Rajya Sabha shall consist of 238 elected and 12 nominated members.
Article 123(2)(a): An Ordinance ceases to operate if disapproved by both Houses of Parliament.
Article 141: Law declared by the Supreme Court binding on all courts in India.
Article 148: Establishes the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India (CAG).
Article 155: The Governor of a State is appointed by the President.
Article 169(1): Parliament may by law provide for abolition or creation of a Legislative Council in a State if the Legislative Assembly passes a resolution by special majority.
Article 171: Composition of State Legislative Councils—maximum one-third of the Assembly.
Article 200: Governor’s assent powers for State Bills.
Article 201: President’s power on Bills reserved by Governor.
Article 243ZD: District Planning Committee to consolidate and prepare development plans from local bodies.
Article 245(1): Parliament may make laws for the whole or any part of India; States for their territory.
Article 246: Distribution of legislative powers—Union, State, and Concurrent Lists.
Article 249: Parliament can legislate on State List in national interest (Rajya Sabha special majority).
Article 250: Parliament can legislate on State List during a National Emergency.
Article 252: Parliament may legislate for two or more States by consent; others may adopt later.
Article 253: Parliament can make laws for implementing international treaties and agreements.
Article 293: State borrowing powers—requires Central consent if State owes loans to the Union.
Article 329: Bar on judicial interference in laws related to delimitation and seat allotment.
Article 329(2): Election disputes can be challenged only through election petitions.
Article 356(5): President’s Rule in a State cannot continue beyond three years except under special conditions.
Article 368: Parliament’s power and procedure to amend the Constitution.
This article provides a complete and updated list of important constitutional articles that every UPSI aspirant must study to boost their score in Indian polity and improve their UPSI 2025 exam preparation strategy.
