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How Many Articles Are There In The Indian Constitution?

Answer: 25 sections and 12 schedules. 

The first constitution, approved on November 26, 1949, included a Preamble, 395 articles divided into 22 sections, and eight schedules. Since its establishment in 1950, the number of articles has grown to 448 due to 104 modifications. In addition, the constitution currently has 25 sections and 12 schedules. 

    • The Indian Constitution is the ultimate legislation of the country. 
    • The constitution establishes the framework that demarcates the basic political code, organization, protocols, functions, and obligations of government institutions, as well as fundamental rights, guiding principles, and citizen responsibilities. 
  • It is the world’s longest-written national constitution.