UPSC POLITY PRELIMINARY SYLLABUS

 

Polity is another important subject in UPSC exam table below shows the importance of the subject, number of questions asked from the area is given below.

 The subject polity mainly deals with system of government , it's functioning , along with providing understanding of legislative, executive , judicial systems and various constitutional authorities in the country.

SYLLABUS 

• Indian Polity and governance- Constitution.
• Political System.
• Panchayati Raj Public policy, Rights issues etc

AREAS OF FOCUS

• Preamble
• Schedules
• Historical background of constitution, Salient features
• Citizenship
• Fundamental Rights
• Fundamental duties
• DPSP
• Union Government
• Parliament
• Judiciary
• State government State executive
• State legislature
• Union Territory
•  Administration of special areas
• Emergency Provisions
• Sate- Centre and Interstate relations
• Panchayati raj and municipalities
• Constitutional bodies and Non constitutional bodies
• Tribunals
• Special provisions for; SC's, ST's, Back ward classes, Minorities
• Current Affairs

BOOK LIST

• NCERT class 11, 12
• Indian polity for civil services examinations - M . Laxmikanth
• Constitution of India
• News Paper - The Hindu, Indian Express.

STRATEGY

Constitution is known as bible of civil servant aspirant. Create a clear understanding about articles, and above mentioned areas. Repeated Revision . Refer to topper's notes. Mock tests along with PQY. Clear understanding of syllabus. Be updated. Follow news papers. For further Understanding refer to our You tube channel our videos and Internet , But stick to Limited Sources So that we can actually cover the portion well.

Patience along with practice will help us to reach the goal.