UPSC Polity and Constitution (Prelims) Syllabus
1. Introduction to Indian Polity and Constitution
- Evolution of Indian Polity
- Salient features of the Indian Constitution
- Preamble of the Constitution
2. Historical Background
- Ancient and Medieval Indian polity
- British Raj and the Indian Constitution
- Making of the Indian Constitution
3. Fundamental Rights and Duties
- Overview of fundamental rights
- Constitutional provisions related to fundamental rights
- Fundamental duties and their significance
4. Directive Principles of State Policy
- Introduction to Directive Principles of State Policy
- Constitutional provisions related to Directive Principles
- Significance and implementation of Directive Principles
5. Union Government
- Structure and functions of the President
- Functions and powers of the Prime Minister
- Council of Ministers and their roles
6. State Government
- Governor and Chief Minister
- State Council of Ministers
- Relationship between the Union and State Governments
7. Local Government
- Panchayati Raj Institutions
- Urban Local Bodies
- 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments
8. Judiciary
- Structure and functions of the Supreme Court
- High Courts and Subordinate Courts
- Judicial review and its significance
9. Constitutional Bodies
- Election Commission of India
- Comptroller and Auditor General of India
- Union Public Service Commission
10. Constitutional Amendments
- Important amendments to the Indian Constitution
- Process of amending the Constitution
11. Constitutional Provisions for Vulnerable Sections
- Constitutional safeguards for SCs, STs, OBCs, and minorities
- Protection of women's rights in the Constitution
12. Miscellaneous Topics
- Emergency provisions in the Constitution
- Constitutional provisions for education and culture
- Constitutional provisions for public service
UPSC Topic-wise Tests
1. Test on Indian Polity and Constitution
2. Test on Fundamental Rights and Duties
3. Test on Directive Principles of State Policy
4. Test on Union Government
5. Test on State Government
6. Test on Local Government
7. Test on Judiciary
8. Test on Constitutional Bodies
9. Test on Constitutional Amendments
10. Test on Constitutional Provisions for Vulnerable Sections
11. Test on Miscellaneous Topics
UPSC NCERT Textbooks and Tests
1. NCERT Class 9: Democratic Politics - I
2. NCERT Class 10: Democratic Politics - II
3. NCERT Class 11: Indian Constitution at Work
4. NCERT Class 12: Politics in India since Independence
5. Test on NCERT Class 9
6. Test on NCERT Class 10
7. Test on NCERT Class 11
8. Test on NCERT Class 12
UPSC Video Lectures and Notes
1. Introduction to Indian Polity and Constitution
2. Historical Background of Indian Polity
3. Fundamental Rights and Duties
4. Directive Principles of State Policy
5. Union Government and State Government
6. Local Government and Judiciary
7. Constitutional Bodies and Amendments
8. Constitutional Provisions for Vulnerable Sections
9. Miscellaneous Topics in Indian Polity and Constitution
Note: This syllabus is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of Indian Polity and Constitution for the UPSC Prelims exam. It covers all the important topics and includes tests based on both NCERT textbooks and specific topic-wise tests. Video lectures and notes are also provided for better understanding and revision.
This course is helpful for the following exams: UPSC