In the final form of the Constitution adopted by the Constituent Asse...
The correct answer is option 'D': 395 Articles and 8 Schedules.
Explanation:
The Constituent Assembly of India was responsible for drafting the Constitution of India. It took almost three years to finalize the Constitution, and it was adopted on November 26, 1949. The final form of the Constitution consisted of 395 Articles and 8 Schedules. Let's break down the components of the Constitution:
Articles:
- The Constitution of India is the longest written constitution in the world. It originally consisted of 395 Articles, which are the main provisions and laws that govern the country.
- The Articles cover various aspects of governance, including the structure of the government, fundamental rights and duties of citizens, directive principles of state policy, powers and functions of the President, Parliament, judiciary, and more.
- Each Article addresses a specific subject or issue and provides detailed guidelines and provisions.
Schedules:
- In addition to the Articles, the Constitution also includes Schedules, which are lists of important matters.
- The Schedules provide additional details and provisions related to the main Articles.
- There are originally 8 Schedules in the final form of the Constitution.
The Schedules in the final form of the Constitution cover a wide range of subjects, including:
1. First Schedule: States and Union Territories: It lists the names of states and union territories in India, along with their territories and capitals.
2. Second Schedule: Provisions relating to the President, Governors of States, Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the House of the People and the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Council of States.
3. Third Schedule: Forms of Oaths or Affirmations: It provides the forms of oaths or affirmations for various positions such as President, Prime Minister, Ministers, Members of Parliament, Judges, etc.
4. Fourth Schedule: Allocation of Seats in the Council of States: It specifies the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) to each state and union territory.
5. Fifth Schedule: Administration and Control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes: It deals with the administration and governance of areas inhabited by Scheduled Tribes.
6. Sixth Schedule: Provisions for the Administration of Tribal Areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram: It provides special provisions for the administration of tribal areas in these states.
7. Seventh Schedule: Union List, State List, and Concurrent List: It divides the legislative powers between the central government and the state governments.
8. Eighth Schedule: Languages: It lists the recognized languages of India.
Thus, the final form of the Constitution adopted by the Constituent Assembly consisted of 395 Articles and 8 Schedules.