4-Days Study Plan: Central Government | SSC CGL Tier 2 - Study Material, Online Tests, Previous Year PDF Download

Introduction

• This chapter on Central Government is fundamental to understanding the structure, roles, and functioning of key organs in India’s governance system.
• The study plan uses a variety of comprehensive resources including documents, videos, and tests to ensure thorough grasp and long-term retention of concepts.
• By following this plan, students will actively engage with the material, enabling them to master the chapter efficiently over 4 days.

Chapter Overview

• The President of India: Roles, Articles 52-62, and introduction
• The Vice-President of India: Position and functions
• The Prime Minister and Central Council of Ministers
• Union Executive: Structure and responsibilities
• Parliament of India: Structure, functions, and parliamentary committees
• Supreme Court of India: Introduction and key insights

Study Plan

Day 1: The President and Vice-President of India

• Read The President of India (Articles 52-62) to understand constitutional provisions and powers.
• Watch Introduction: The President- 1 for an overview of the President’s role.
• Watch Introduction: The President- 2 to deepen understanding of responsibilities.
• Read Vice-President Of India to learn about the position and duties.
• Watch Vice-President : Introduction to complement the reading with visual explanation.

Day 2: The Prime Minister, Council of Ministers, and Union Executive

• Read The Prime Minister to grasp the role and responsibilities.
• Watch Council of Ministers for insights into the composition and function.
• Read Central Council of Ministers to explore detailed functions and structure.
• Read Union Executive- 1 and Union Executive- 2 for comprehensive coverage of the Union Executive.

Day 3: Parliament and Supreme Court of India

• Read Parliament of India - Structure, Functions, and Key Insights to understand legislative framework.
• Read Parliamentary Committees & Comptroller And Auditor General for detailed knowledge of parliamentary oversight mechanisms.
• Read Supreme Court of India to learn about the judiciary’s apex body.
• Watch Introduction to Supreme Court- 1 and Introduction to Supreme Court- 2 for a visual summary.

Day 4: Revision and Practice

• Review notes and summaries prepared over previous days to consolidate learning.
• Revisit key resources, especially videos and challenging documents, to clarify doubts.
• Take the test Test: The Executive (Union Government) to assess understanding and identify areas for improvement.
• Make additional notes if necessary based on test performance and revisit weak topics.

Important Links

• Vice-President Of India
• Vice-President : Introduction
• Introduction: The President- 1
• The Prime Minister
• Parliament of India - Structure, Functions, and Key Insights
• Supreme Court of India
• Test: The Executive (Union Government)
• Central Council of Ministers
• Council of Ministers
• Union Executive- 1
• Union Executive- 2
• The President of India (Articles 52-62)
• Introduction: The President- 2
• Introduction to Supreme Court- 1
• Introduction to Supreme Court- 2
• Parliamentary Committees & Comptroller And Auditor General