What is inside the Constitution of India book
The book follows the Constitution Part by Part. Every Article is rewritten in clear English, with tables where facts are easy to mix up, and each topic ends with practice questions.
- The Preamble and the Union and its Territory
- Citizenship
- Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties
- The Union and State executive, Parliament, State Legislatures and the Judiciary
- Relations between the Union and the States
- Emergency provisions and amendment of the Constitution (Article 368)
- Panchayats and Municipalities
- All 12 Schedules and the appendices
Quick revision: how the Constitution was made
| Point | Fact |
|---|---|
| First meeting of the Constituent Assembly | 9 December 1946 |
| Permanent President of the Constituent Assembly | Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
| Drafting Committee set up | 29 August 1947, with Dr. B. R. Ambedkar as Chairman |
| Constitution adopted | 26 November 1949 |
| Constitution came into force | 26 January 1950 |
| Time taken to frame it | 2 years, 11 months and 18 days |
| Original size | 395 Articles, 22 Parts and 8 Schedules |
| Today | 12 Schedules, and amended more than 100 times |
The 12 Schedules at a glance
| Schedule | Subject |
|---|---|
| First | Names of the States and Union Territories |
| Second | Salaries and allowances of the President, Governors, Speakers, judges and the CAG |
| Third | Forms of oaths and affirmations |
| Fourth | Allocation of Rajya Sabha seats to States and Union Territories |
| Fifth | Administration of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes |
| Sixth | Administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram |
| Seventh | Union, State and Concurrent Lists |
| Eighth | Languages recognised by the Constitution (22) |
| Ninth | Laws protected from judicial review, added by the 1st Amendment (1951) |
| Tenth | Anti-defection law, added by the 52nd Amendment (1985) |
| Eleventh | Powers of Panchayats, added by the 73rd Amendment (1992) |
| Twelfth | Powers of Municipalities, added by the 74th Amendment (1992) |
Fundamental Rights: the six groups
| Right | Articles |
|---|---|
| Right to Equality | 14 to 18 |
| Right to Freedom | 19 to 22 |
| Right against Exploitation | 23 and 24 |
| Right to Freedom of Religion | 25 to 28 |
| Cultural and Educational Rights | 29 and 30 |
| Right to Constitutional Remedies | 32 |
Fundamental Rights sit in Part III (Articles 12 to 35). The Right to Property was removed from this list by the 44th Amendment (1978) and is now a legal right under Article 300A. Article 21A, the right to education for children aged 6 to 14, was added by the 86th Amendment (2002).
Exam traps explained in the notes
- The words Socialist, Secular and Integrity were added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment (1976).
- Fundamental Duties (Part IVA, Article 51A) were added by the 42nd Amendment. The 11th duty came with the 86th Amendment (2002).
- The Supreme Court held that the Preamble is part of the Constitution and laid down the basic structure doctrine in Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973).
- Article 32 lets you go straight to the Supreme Court for a Fundamental Right. Dr. Ambedkar called it the heart and soul of the Constitution.
The Fifth Schedule matters for Chhattisgarh too, because large parts of the state are Scheduled Areas. See the Chhattisgarh GK notes for how this connects to Panchayat Raj in the state.
How you study the Constitution on E-Library
- Master Syllabus: the material opens as Book, Sub-book and Topic, so you always know where you are.
- AI Simplify on demand: select any difficult paragraph and get it back in plain words. Explain Better adds tables, charts and maps.
- Mark it up: bold, italic, underline and highlights in yellow, green, blue, red and pink, plus private notes and Saved Pages.
- Practise: questions after every topic, and the Quiz Centre for practice mode or timed tests in English or Hindi.
- Read your way: English, Hindi or Hinglish, with adjustable text size and dark mode.
Frequently asked questions
How many Articles are there in the Indian Constitution?
The Constitution adopted in 1949 had 395 Articles in 22 Parts and 8 Schedules. Amendments have since added new Articles (such as Article 21A and Article 51A), new Parts and four more Schedules, and the text now has 12 Schedules.
Does E-Library cover every Part and Schedule?
Yes. The Constitution book covers the Articles Part by Part, all 12 Schedules and the appendices, explained in simple English with practice questions after each topic.
Can I read the Constitution notes in Hindi?
Yes. Any chapter can be switched to Hindi or Hinglish with one tap, and quizzes can be taken in Hindi. These versions are produced by AI translation, so cross-check exact wording of Articles with the English text.
What does AI Simplify do for difficult Articles?
Select the Article text and tap AI Simplify. You get the meaning back in plain language with bullet points. It is meant to help you understand, so always revise the exact wording from the main text for the exam.
Is there a free trial?
No. A free account lets you browse every book and see what is inside. Reading, quizzes and AI help need one ₹99 payment (30 days) or a promo code. There is no auto-renewal.