In this article we will discuss about the syllabus as notified by UPSC specifically for Polity and governance. We will also discuss the sources of preparation that are sufficient for your preparation.
Syllabus for Polity & Governance
Prelims :
- Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc
Mains :
- 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.
- Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.
- Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries.
- Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.
- 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.
- Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
- Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.
Sources for Preparation
NCERTs :
- Class 9 : Democratic Politics
- Class 10 : Democratic Politics II
- Class 11 : Indian Constitution at Work
- Class 11 : Political Theory
- Class 12 : Politics in India Since Independence
Reference Books :
- Indian Polity by Laxmikant
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