India Polity by M Laxmikanth

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OVERVIEW

Synopsis: Indian Polity For Civil Services Examinations

Indian Polity is a highly acclaimed and indispensable manual for civil service aspirants, academicians, researchers and those with an abiding interest in understanding the features and trends of the Indian political system. This revised and updated edition has been compiled and presented in a highly readable format.

Table of Contents

• 1. Part I
• Constitutional Framework
• 1. Historical Background
• 2. Making of the Constitution
• 3. Salient Features of the Constitution
• 4. Preamble of the Constitution
• 5. Union and Its Territory
• 6. Citizenship
• 7. Fundamental Rights
• 8. Directive Principles of State Policy
• 9. Fundamental Duties
• 10. Amendment of the Constitution
• Part II - System of Government
• 11. Parliamentary System
• 12. Federal System
• 13. Centre- State Relations
• 14. Inter-State Relations
• 15. Emergency Provisions
• 16. Special Status of Jammu & Kashmir
• 17. Special Provision for Some States
• Part III Central Government
• 18. President
• 19. Vice-President
• 20. Prime Minister
• 21. Central Council of Ministers
• 22. Parliament
• 23. Supreme Court
• Part IV State Government
• 24. Governor
• 25. Chief Minister
• 26. State Council of Ministers
• 27. State Legislature
• 28. High Court
• 29. Subordinate Courts
• Part V Local Government
• 30. Panchyati Raj
• 31. Urban Local Governments
• Part VI Union Territories and Special Areas
• 32. Union Territories
• 33. Scheduled and Tribal Areas
• Part VII Constitutional Bodies
• 34. Electrion Commission
• 35. Union Public Service Commission
• 36. State Public Service Commission
• 37. Finance Commission