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Under Article 394, which Articles of the Constitution came into force immediately on 26th November 1949 (date of adoption)?

  1. All Articles
  2. Articles relating to Citizenship, Elections, Preliminary provisions
  3. Only Fundamental Rights
  4. Only Directive Principles

Answer: Articles relating to Citizenship, Elections, Preliminary provisions

Article 394: Certain Articles came into force on 26.11.1949 (adoption date): Articles 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 60, 324, 366, 367, 379-392, 393-395. Remaining Articles (including FRs, DPSP, federal structure) came into force on 26.01.1950 (commencement date). Enabled preparatory actions (citizenship determination, election arrangements) before full constitutional implementation.

Topic Short Title and Commencement - Article 394
Exam Relevance Constitutional commencement provision frequently asked in UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL
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