Brief Summary
This video provides a concise guide to remembering key articles of the Indian Constitution using simple tricks and mnemonic devices. It covers Fundamental Rights, DPSP, articles related to the President and Governor, emergency provisions, and other important constitutional bodies. The video emphasizes patterns and numerical relationships between articles to aid memorization and exam preparation.
- Fundamental Rights are remembered using the code "542421," corresponding to the number of articles in each category.
- Relationships between the powers and functions of the President and Governor are highlighted using "+1" and "+89" tricks.
- Emergency provisions are recalled by incrementing from the National Emergency article (352) by four to reach State (356) and Financial (360) Emergencies.
Introduction
The video introduces the challenge of remembering the articles of the Indian Constitution and promises to provide easy tricks to aid memorization. It asserts that mastering these articles will significantly improve one's understanding of Indian Polity and exam performance.
Fundamental Rights (Articles 14-32)
The six Fundamental Rights can be classified using the code "542421," which represents the number of articles dedicated to each right. This includes five articles for Right to Equality (14-18), four for Right to Freedom (19-22), two for Right against Exploitation (23-24), four for Right to Freedom of Religion (25-28), two for Cultural and Educational Rights (29-30), and one for Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32). Article 17 deals with the abolition of untouchability. Article 32 allows individuals to move to the Supreme Court for enforcement of their fundamental rights, while Article 226 provides the same power to High Courts.
Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)
Article 40 pertains to the organization of village panchayats. Article 44 refers to the Uniform Civil Code, emphasizing equality. Article 51 concerns the promotion of international peace and security.
President and Vice President of India
Article 52 defines the office of the President of India. Article 63 defines the office of the Vice President of India.
President vs. Governor: +1 Trick
The video introduces a "+1" trick to relate the articles concerning the President and the Governor. For instance, the President's power of pardon is in Article 72, while the Governor's corresponding power is in Article 161. The Council of Ministers aiding the President is in Article 74, while the equivalent for the Governor is in Article 163. The Attorney General of India is in Article 76, and the Advocate General of the State is in Article 165. The ordinance-making power of the President is in Article 123, while for the Governor, it is in Article 213. Article 124 concerns the Supreme Court, and adding one to each digit gives 214, relating to the High Court.
Center-State Relations: +89 Trick
The video introduces a "+89" trick to relate articles concerning the functions of the Union and the States. For example, Article 74 relates to the President, and adding 89 gives 163, concerning the Governor. Similarly, Article 78 covers the duties of the Prime Minister, and adding 89 results in Article 167, which covers the duties of the Chief Minister. Article 86 addresses the President's power to address and send messages to Parliament, while Article 175 addresses the Governor's power to address the State Legislature. Disqualification of members of Parliament is in Article 102, and for the State Legislature, it is in Article 191.
Money Matters: +90 Trick
The video introduces a "+90" trick for financial matters. The President's assent to bills is in Article 111, and the Governor's assent is in Article 200. The annual financial statement (budget) for the Union is in Article 112, and for the State, it is in Article 202. The appropriation bill for the Union is in Article 114, and for the State, it is in Article 204. The financial bill is in Article 117 for the Union and Article 207 for the State.
Emergency Provisions
Article 352 defines the National Emergency. Adding four to it leads to Article 356, which defines the State Emergency (President's Rule). Adding four again leads to Article 360, which defines the Financial Emergency.
Other Important Articles
Article 148 deals with the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG). Article 280 concerns the Finance Commission. Article 312 deals with All India Services. Article 315 concerns the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Article 324 deals with the Election Commission. Article 343 pertains to the official language. Article 368 deals with the Constitutional Amendment Act.
