In the original Constitution adopted in 1949, how many Articles and Schedules were present?
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Correct answer: 395 Articles and 8 Schedules
The Constitution as adopted on November 26, 1949, contained a Preamble, 395 Articles (divided into 22 Parts), and 8 Schedules. Over time, amendments have increased the number of articles and schedules significantly.
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