Suppose you’ve been preparing for the UP LT Grade GS exam. In that case, you already know that Indian Polity is one of the most scoring subjects, and within that, Articles of the Indian Constitution are a goldmine of repeat questions.
Every year, 4–6 direct or indirect questions are asked about this topic. Some are straightforward (e.g., “Which article guarantees equality before the law?”) while others test your ability to connect concepts (e.g., “Under which article is Right to Education a Fundamental Right?”).
The key to cracking this section is not to memorize all 448 articles blindly, but to focus on the most asked GK questions— the ones that have a history of appearing in PYQs and have high conceptual weightage.
That’s exactly what this blog will give you — the 20 Most Asked GK questions regarding Articles in LT Grade GS, explained simply with exam relevance, past-year trends, and memory hacks.
20 Most Asked GK Questions Articles – Table Format
| Article | What It Says | Why It’s Asked in LT Grade GS | PYQ Reference |
| Article 12 | Defines the term ‘State’ in Part III (Fundamental Rights). | Foundation for understanding Fundamental Rights. | UP LT Grade GS 2019: “Which Article defines the term ‘State’?” |
| Article 13 | Laws inconsistent with Fundamental Rights are void. | Key for polity-based legal interpretation questions. | 2018 PYQ on judicial review. |
| Article 14 | Equality before the law & equal protection under law. | Core principle — often directly asked. | 2022 PYQ direct question. |
| Article 15 | Prohibition of discrimination. | Social justice & polity link. | 2017 PYQ on discrimination grounds. |
| Article 16 | Equality of opportunity in public employment. | Relevant for teaching job aspirants. | 2020 PYQ. |
| Article 19 | Six freedoms are guaranteed to citizens. | Often linked with restrictions in questions. | 2016 PYQ on freedom of speech. |
| Article 21 | Right to life & personal liberty. | Most frequently amended and interpreted. | Multiple PYQs, almost every year. |
| Article 21A | Right to Education. | Education sector focus = high probability. | 2019 PYQ direct. |
| Article 25–28 | Freedom of religion. | Frequently clubbed in match-the-following questions. | 2015 PYQ. |
| Article 32 | Constitutional remedies (Writ jurisdiction of SC). | Known as the ‘Heart and Soul’ of the Constitution. | 2021 PYQ. |
| Article 39A | Free legal aid & equal justice. | Important directive principle, often confused with FR. | 2018 PYQ. |
| Article 44 | Uniform Civil Code (DPSP). | Politically relevant — stays in trend. | 2022 PYQ. |
| Article 51A | Fundamental Duties. | Frequently in statement-type questions. | 2020 PYQ. |
| Article 72 | Pardoning powers of the President. | Asked in polity & governance. | 2017 PYQ. |
| Article 110 | Definition of Money Bill. | Linked to Parliament’s functioning questions. | 2019 PYQ. |
| Article 112 | Annual Financial Statement (Budget). | Always relevant near budget season. | 2016 PYQ. |
| Article 123 | President’s ordinance-making power. | High-value topic in governance. | 2018 PYQ. |
| Article 143 | Advisory jurisdiction of the SC. | Conceptual questions are asked here. | 2015 PYQ. |
| Article 148 | Comptroller and Auditor General of India. | Static polity + economy overlap. | 2021 PYQ. |
| Article 368 | Procedure for constitutional amendment. | Evergreen topic, repeated often. | Multiple PYQs. |
Memory Tricks for Articles
Here are some easy mnemonics and grouping tricks to make sure you never forget these articles:
- Fundamental Rights Core: “ED EQ FO LI R” → Education (21A), Equality (14, 15, 16), Freedom (19), Life (21), Remedies (32).
- Governance Powers: “POA CAB” → Pardoning (72), Ordinance (123), Advisory (143), CAG (148), Amendment (368), Budget (112).
- Religion & Duties: Articles 25–28 + 51A.
- Directive Principles to Watch: 39A, 44.
Practice Question Section
- Which Article defines the term ‘State’ in the Indian Constitution?
a) 13
b) 12 ✅
c) 14
d) 16 - Under which Article is the Right to Education guaranteed?
a) 21A ✅
b) 19
c) 25
d) 39A - The procedure for constitutional amendment is mentioned in:
a) Article 110
b) Article 368 ✅
c) Article 143
d) Article 112 - The Uniform Civil Code is mentioned in:
a) Article 44 ✅
b) Article 25
c) Article 32
d) Article 51A - Which Article is known as the ‘Heart and Soul’ of the Constitution?
a) Article 21
b) Article 19
c) Article 32 ✅
d) Article 368
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Conclusion
The Indian Constitution is vast, but for competitive exams like LT Grade GS, not all parts are equally important. By focusing on these 20 high-value articles, you can score maximum marks with minimum effort.
Remember: Smart study beats hard study — revise these articles regularly, solve PYQs, and use mnemonics to retain them.
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