How many Articles are there in the Indian Constitution?

(A) 395 Articles
(B) 396 Articles
(C) 398 Articles
(D) 399 Articles

Correct Answer : 395 Articles
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Explanation : It is the longest written constitution of any sovereign country in the world, containing 448 articles in 22 parts, 12 schedules and 100 amendments, Although the last article of the Constitution is Article 395, the total number, as of March 2012 is 448. New articles added through amendments have been inserted in the relevant location in the original constitution. In order not to disturb the original numbering, the new articles are inserted with alphanumberic enumerations. For example, Article 21A pertaining to Right to Education was inserted by the 86th Amendment Act.
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