The question asks about the number of Articles and Schedules present in the Constitution of India at the time it was adopted, specifically on 26th November 1949.
Understanding the Constitution's Original Structure
When the Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26th November 1949, it laid down the foundational framework of the Indian governance system. It's important to note the exact counts of its components at that initial stage.
Original Articles and Schedules Count
Upon its adoption, the Constitution of India originally contained:
- 395 Articles
- 8 Schedules
These numbers represent the initial structure before any amendments were made. While the article numbering convention has largely stayed the same (up to Article 395), many articles have been added, re-numbered, or modified through amendments, effectively increasing the total number of provisions. Similarly, the number of Schedules has increased over time.
Comparing with Options
Let's review the provided options:
- Option 1: 284 Articles and 8 Schedules - Incorrect number of articles.
- Option 2: 395 Articles and 12 Schedules - Incorrect number of schedules (originally 8).
- Option 3: 395 Articles and 8 Schedules - This matches the historical count.
- Option 4: 444 Articles and 12 Schedules - Incorrect number of articles and schedules.
Therefore, the correct count reflects the state of the Constitution when it was first adopted.
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