Indian Polity and Constitution For UPSC

Syllabus of Polity in Prelims stage

Indian Polity and Governance: Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.

Year-wise marks weightage of Polity in prelims (2013-2023)

Syllabus of Polity in Mains Stage

• Indian Constitution – historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure
• Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein
• Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries
• Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions
• Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, the conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these
• Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies
• Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity
• Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act
• Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation
• Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies

know About Strategy

To excel in Polity subject, aspirants should adopt a multi-dimensional approach

• In-depth Study
  • Focus on the Constitution, bare acts, NCERT textbooks, and standard reference books like Laxmikanth or D D Basu etc.
• Current Affairs
  • Stay updated with current political events, bills, policies, and judicial pronouncements.
• Practice and Revision
  • Regular mock tests, solving previous years’ question papers, and revising concepts are essential.
• Analytical Approach
  • Develop critical thinking to analyze and interpret various provisions and their practical implications.
• Integrated approach
  • Relate Indian Polity with other subjects like History, Economics, and International Relations for a holistic understanding.

Indian Polity GS Module Features

• Comprehensive Coverage
  
  • Comprehensive coverage of Polity for both Prelims & Mains
• Live/Recorded
  
  • Live/Recorded lectures with 6 months access
• Current Events
  
  • Detailed time table with daily targets
• Smart Notes
  
  • Lecture wise smart notes for revision
• Solving of MCQs
  
  • Solving of MCQs in each lecture & Answer writing practice in each lecture
• Mentorship
  
  • Mentorship & Tests (prelims and mains) of Polity

Micro listing of Chapters