Understanding the Indian Constitution

An exploration of the key articles and territorial area

Article One: Introduction to the Indian Union

  • Indian Union is a federal nation
  • Consists of states and territories
  • Assembly represents traditional and modern India
  • Declares the country's name and territorial area

Territories of India

  • Indian territory includes states, union territories, and acquired territories
  • Government of India has the power to acquire new territories
  • British provinces and princely states formed the foundation of India
  • Highlighted areas in blue represent British provinces and brown represents princely states

Article Two: Indian Union's Territorial Area

  • Indian Union's territorial area defined by Parliament
  • Includes states, union territories, and acquired territories
  • Example of acquired territory is Kim example in 1975

Article Three: Cable States in the Union

  • Article Three pertains to the relationship between cable states and the Union
  • Parliament has authority over the Northern Article area
  • Constitutional amendments relating to Article Four, Article Two, and Article Three