Indian Polity for Civil Services Examinations

Indian Polity is a highly acclaimed and indispensable manual for civil service aspirants, academicians, researchers and those with an abiding interest in understanding the features and trends of the Indian political system. This revised and updated edition has been compiled and presented in a highly readable format.



Table of Contents:

Part I Constitutional Framework 1. Historical Background 2. Making of the Constitution 3. Salient Features of the Constitution 4. Preamble of the Constitution 5. Union and Its Territory 6. Citizenship 7. Fundamental Rights 8. Directive Principles of State Policy 9. Fundamental Duties 10. Amendment of the Constitution Part II - System of Government 11. Parliamentary System 12. Federal System 13. Centre- State Relations 14. Inter-State Relations 15. Emergency Provisions 16. Special Status of Jammu & Kashmir 17. Special Provision for Some States Part III Central Government 18. President 19. Vice-President 20. Prime Minister 21. Central Council of Ministers 22. Parliament 23. Supreme Court Part IV State Government 24. Governor 25. Chief Minister 26. State Council of Ministers 27. State Legislature 28. High Court 29. Subordinate Courts Part V Local Government 30. Panchyati Raj 31. Urban Local Governments Part VI Union Territories and Special Areas 32. Union Territories 33. Scheduled and Tribal Areas Part VII Constitutional Bodies 34. Electrion Commission 35. Union Public Service Commission 36. State Public Service Commission 37. Finance Commission