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title: "RRB NTPC & SSC GK: Top Constitutional Articles, Schedules & Amendments Cheat-Sheet"
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category: "Railways"
subject: "General Awareness"
topic: "Indian Polity and Constitution"
published_at: "2026-11-04"
updated_at: "2026-11-04"
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cite_as: "TestX Study Guide — RRB NTPC & SSC GK: Top Constitutional Articles, Schedules & Amendments Cheat-Sheet: https://testx.in/guides/rrb-ntpc-ssc-indian-polity-must-know-articles-amendments-table"
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# RRB NTPC & SSC GK: Top Constitutional Articles, Schedules & Amendments Cheat-Sheet
> High-frequency Indian Polity articles, writs, and constitutional bodies tested across TCS CBT shifts.
- **Category**: Railways | **Subject**: General Awareness | **Topic**: Indian Polity and Constitution
- **Read Time**: 5 min | **Updated**: 2026-11-04
- **Canonical URL**: https://testx.in/guides/rrb-ntpc-ssc-indian-polity-must-know-articles-amendments-table
## Key Formulas & 10-Second Reference Table

| Concept / Case | Formula / Rule | When to Use |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Article 32 & Article 226** | `Constitutional Remedies (SC Writ Jurisdiction = Art 32; HC Writ Jurisdiction = Art 226)` | Questions on Heart & Soul of the Constitution (Dr. B.R. Ambedkar) or 5 Writs. |
| **Article 280 | Article 315 | Article 324** | `Finance Commission (280) | UPSC (315) | Election Commission (324)` | Matching constitutional bodies with their governing articles. |
| **42nd Amendment (1976) vs 44th Amendment (1978)** | `42nd = Mini Constitution (Added Fundamental Duties Art 51A); 44th = Right to Property moved to Art 300A` | Distinguishing between 1976 additions and 1978 safeguards. |
| **Articles 148 | 76 | 165** | `CAG of India (148) | Attorney General (76) | Advocate General of State (165)` | Constitutional law officers and federal audit authorities. |

## How TCS Frames Indian Polity Questions in RRB NTPC & SSC
Over 70% of Polity questions in RRB NTPC and SSC CGL come from four clusters: Fundamental Rights & Duties (Parts III–IVA), Parliament & President (Part V), Constitutional Bodies, and Key Amendments (42nd, 44th, 52nd, 73rd, 74th, 86th, 101st).

- 86th Amendment Act (2002) inserted Article 21A (Right to Education for ages 6–14).
- 52nd Amendment Act (1985) added the 10th Schedule (Anti-Defection Law).
- 101st Amendment Act (2016) introduced GST and Article 279A (GST Council).
## Solved Exam Questions & 10-Second Shortcuts

### Solved Example 1: Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of the Finance Commission?
- **(A)** Article 263
- **(B)** Article 280
- **(C)** Article 315
- **(D)** Article 324
**Verified Answer**: Option (B): Article 280
**⚡ 10-Second Shortcut**: Memory Triad: 263 = Inter-State Council, 280 = Finance Commission, 324 = Election Commission.
**Step-by-Step Derivation**:
1. Article 280 mandates the President to constitute a Finance Commission every five years.
2. It recommends the distribution of net proceeds of taxes between the Union and the States.

- [Practice more questions like this](https://testx.in/questions?q=Article+280)
## Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Which Fundamental Rights are available only to Indian citizens and not to foreigners?
Articles 15, 16, 19, 29, and 30 are guaranteed exclusively to citizens of India.

### Q: Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha?
The 4th Schedule (remember the 'TEARS OF OLD PM' mnemonic: T=Territories, E=Emoluments, A=Affirmations, R=Rajya Sabha).
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