Indian Polity
7th Edition
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© 2023 | Published: July 4, 2023
OverviewMcGraw-Hill presents the seventh edition of the consistent best seller and the most celebrated title on the subject – Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth. The book is a must-read for the aspirants appearing for the Civil Services examinations as …
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Preface to the Seventh Edition
Preface to the First Edition
1.Historical Background
2.Making of the Constitution
3.Concept of Constitution
4.Salient Features of the Constitution
5.Preamble of the Constitution
6.Union and its Territory
7.Citizenship
8.Fundamental Rights
9.Directive Principles of State Policy
10.Fundamental Duties
11.Amendment of the Constitution
12.Basic Structure of the Constitution
13.Parliamentary System
14.Federal System
15.Centre–State Relations
16.Inter-State Relations
17.Emergency Provisions
18.President
19.Vice-President
20.Prime Minister
21.Central Council of Ministers
22.Cabinet Committees
23.Parliament
24.Parliamentary Committees
25.Parliamentary Group
26.Supreme Court
27.Judicial Review
28.Judicial Activism
29.Public Interest Litigation
30.Governor
31.Chief Minister
32.State Council of Ministers
33.State Legislature
34.High Court
35.Subordinate Courts
36.Tribunals
37.National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
38.Lok Adalat and other courts
39.Panchayati Raj
40.Municipalities
41.Union Territories
42.Scheduled and Tribal Areas
43.Election Commission
44.Union Public Service Commission
45.State Public Service Commission
46.Finance Commission
47.Goods and Services Tax Council
48.National Commission for SCs
49.National Commission for STs
50.National Commission for BCs
51.Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities
52.Comptroller and Auditor General of India
53.Attorney General of India
54.Advocate General of the State
55.Constitutional Prescriptions
56.NITI Aayog
57.National Human Rights Commission
58.State Human Rights Commission
59.National Commission for Women
60.National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
61.National Commission for Minorities
62.Central Information Commission
63.State Information Commission
64.Central Vigilance Commission
65.Central Bureau of Investigation
66.Lokpal and Lokayuktas
67.National Investigation Agency
68.National Disaster Management Authority
69.Bar Council of India
70.Law Commission of India
71.Delimitation Commission of India
72.Co-operative Societies
73.Official Language
74.Public Services
75.Rights and Liabilities of the Government
76.Special Provisions Relating to Certain Classes
77.Special Provisions for Some States
78.Political Parties
79.Role of Regional Parties
80.Elections
81.Election Laws
82.Electoral Reforms
83.Voting Behaviour
84.Coalition Government
85.Anti-Defection Law
86.Pressure Groups
87.National Integration
88.Foreign Policy
89.National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution
90.Landmark Judgements and their Impact
91.Important Doctrines of Constitutional Interpretation
92.World Constitutions
Appendix I Articles of the Constitution
Appendix II Subjects of Union, State and Concurrent Lists
Appendix III Table of Precedence
Appendix IV Constitutional Amendments at a Glance
Appendix V Constitutional Amendments with Reference to Articles
Appendix VI Acts Related to the Salaries under the Second Schedule
Appendix VII Model Code of Conduct Relating to Elections
Appendix VIII Presidents, Vice-Presidents, Prime Ministers, etc.
Appendix IX Chairpersons of the National Commissions
Question Set I UPSC Questions on Indian Polity General Studies Prelims (2013-22)
Question Set II Practice Questions on Indian Polity General Studies Prelims
Question Set III UPSC Questions on Indian Polity General Studies Mains (2013-22)
Question Set IV Practice Questions on Indian Polity General Studies Mains
Preface to the First Edition
1.Historical Background
2.Making of the Constitution
3.Concept of Constitution
4.Salient Features of the Constitution
5.Preamble of the Constitution
6.Union and its Territory
7.Citizenship
8.Fundamental Rights
9.Directive Principles of State Policy
10.Fundamental Duties
11.Amendment of the Constitution
12.Basic Structure of the Constitution
13.Parliamentary System
14.Federal System
15.Centre–State Relations
16.Inter-State Relations
17.Emergency Provisions
18.President
19.Vice-President
20.Prime Minister
21.Central Council of Ministers
22.Cabinet Committees
23.Parliament
24.Parliamentary Committees
25.Parliamentary Group
26.Supreme Court
27.Judicial Review
28.Judicial Activism
29.Public Interest Litigation
30.Governor
31.Chief Minister
32.State Council of Ministers
33.State Legislature
34.High Court
35.Subordinate Courts
36.Tribunals
37.National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
38.Lok Adalat and other courts
39.Panchayati Raj
40.Municipalities
41.Union Territories
42.Scheduled and Tribal Areas
43.Election Commission
44.Union Public Service Commission
45.State Public Service Commission
46.Finance Commission
47.Goods and Services Tax Council
48.National Commission for SCs
49.National Commission for STs
50.National Commission for BCs
51.Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities
52.Comptroller and Auditor General of India
53.Attorney General of India
54.Advocate General of the State
55.Constitutional Prescriptions
56.NITI Aayog
57.National Human Rights Commission
58.State Human Rights Commission
59.National Commission for Women
60.National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
61.National Commission for Minorities
62.Central Information Commission
63.State Information Commission
64.Central Vigilance Commission
65.Central Bureau of Investigation
66.Lokpal and Lokayuktas
67.National Investigation Agency
68.National Disaster Management Authority
69.Bar Council of India
70.Law Commission of India
71.Delimitation Commission of India
72.Co-operative Societies
73.Official Language
74.Public Services
75.Rights and Liabilities of the Government
76.Special Provisions Relating to Certain Classes
77.Special Provisions for Some States
78.Political Parties
79.Role of Regional Parties
80.Elections
81.Election Laws
82.Electoral Reforms
83.Voting Behaviour
84.Coalition Government
85.Anti-Defection Law
86.Pressure Groups
87.National Integration
88.Foreign Policy
89.National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution
90.Landmark Judgements and their Impact
91.Important Doctrines of Constitutional Interpretation
92.World Constitutions
Appendix I Articles of the Constitution
Appendix II Subjects of Union, State and Concurrent Lists
Appendix III Table of Precedence
Appendix IV Constitutional Amendments at a Glance
Appendix V Constitutional Amendments with Reference to Articles
Appendix VI Acts Related to the Salaries under the Second Schedule
Appendix VII Model Code of Conduct Relating to Elections
Appendix VIII Presidents, Vice-Presidents, Prime Ministers, etc.
Appendix IX Chairpersons of the National Commissions
Question Set I UPSC Questions on Indian Polity General Studies Prelims (2013-22)
Question Set II Practice Questions on Indian Polity General Studies Prelims
Question Set III UPSC Questions on Indian Polity General Studies Mains (2013-22)
Question Set IV Practice Questions on Indian Polity General Studies Mains
Overview
McGraw-Hill presents the seventh edition of the consistent best seller and the most celebrated title on the subject – Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth. The book is a must-read for the aspirants appearing for the Civil Services examinations as well as the other State Services examinations. It is conceived to cater to the requirements of not just the students appearing for competitive examinations but also postgraduates, research scholars, academicians and general readers who are interested in the country’s political, civil, and constitutional issues. The chapters have been thoroughly revised as per the recent developments.
With this book, you get access to McGraw Hill Edge – a digital platform with high-quality learning resources that provides you the edge to excel at your exams. On the McGraw Hill Edge platform, you can access mock tests, videos, prelims and mains previous year question papers, all designed to enhance your preparation and give you the winning edge. Moreover, its mobile and web app interface makes learning convenient and accessible! Follow the instructions given in the book to get access.
Key Features
• 92 chapters covering the entire political and constitution spectrum of India
• New Chapters include Law Commission, Bar Council, Delimitation Commission, World Constitutions, National Commission for Women, for Child rights, for the minorities etc.
• 9 relevant appendices
• Revised chapters as per the latest pattern and syllabus
• Includes previous years’ questions of Preliminary and Main exam
• One stop solution for Civil service aspirants, law students, students of Political Science and Public Administration
McGraw-Hill presents the seventh edition of the consistent best seller and the most celebrated title on the subject – Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth. The book is a must-read for the aspirants appearing for the Civil Services examinations as well as the other State Services examinations. It is conceived to cater to the requirements of not just the students appearing for competitive examinations but also postgraduates, research scholars, academicians and general readers who are interested in the country’s political, civil, and constitutional issues. The chapters have been thoroughly revised as per the recent developments.
With this book, you get access to McGraw Hill Edge – a digital platform with high-quality learning resources that provides you the edge to excel at your exams. On the McGraw Hill Edge platform, you can access mock tests, videos, prelims and mains previous year question papers, all designed to enhance your preparation and give you the winning edge. Moreover, its mobile and web app interface makes learning convenient and accessible! Follow the instructions given in the book to get access.
Key Features
• 92 chapters covering the entire political and constitution spectrum of India
• New Chapters include Law Commission, Bar Council, Delimitation Commission, World Constitutions, National Commission for Women, for Child rights, for the minorities etc.
• 9 relevant appendices
• Revised chapters as per the latest pattern and syllabus
• Includes previous years’ questions of Preliminary and Main exam
• One stop solution for Civil service aspirants, law students, students of Political Science and Public Administration