How to prepare Indian Polity for BPSC Mains exam
Introduction
Indian Polity is one of the most important and high-scoring areas of the BPSC Mains examination, especially in General Studies Paper-2. Questions are analytical and concept-based, so preparation must be selective and note-oriented.
A clear understanding of constitutional provisions, governance issues, and current political developments is essential. This guide explains a practical preparation strategy, source selection, and priority topics for effective BPSC Mains Polity preparation.
Weightage of Indian Polity in BPSC Mains exam
Indian Polity is a part of General Studies Paper-2. A candidate is supposed to answer only 3 questions out of 5 questions being asked in polity. Question No. 01 of the part-1 i.e Indian Polity is compulsory short answer question and the same is divided into 5 sub questions of 8/7 Marks each totalling 38 Marks.
Question No. 02 & Question No. 03 of the part-1 i.e Indian Polity is long answer question. Further Question No. 02 & Question No. 03 each have two questions and a candidate is required to choose one question each from Question No. 02 & Question No. 03. Question No. 02 & Question No. 03 also carry 38 marks thus making total marks 114 for Indian Polity.
How to approach Indian Polity for BPSC Mains exam
BPSC Mains Exam is subjective and selective in nature. Hence, I would like to advise you to select certain topics of Indian Polity and prepare them rigorously. You should prefer only one book and that book is Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth. This book covers almost every aspect of Indian Polity in details for BPSC Pre and for BPSC Mains examination.
This book is available in both languages i.e in Hindi and in English. In recent years it has also been observed that, some of the questions in Indian Polity in BPSC Mains exam is being asked based on current political issues. Thus, you must also take a note of monthly magazines to prepare current political topics.
How to choose topics of Indian Polity for BPSC Mains exam
It is pertinent to mention that you should choose topics of Indian Polity for BPSC Mains exam from two sources. These sources are as follow: –
- Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth.
- Monthly Magazine.
It is advised to choose at least 30 to 35 important topics from M Laxmikanth and prepare short notes based on those topics. You should also refer current affairs magazine every month and choose at least 10 to 15 important current political issues for notes preparation. It is most likely that questions will be asked based on those topics.
Most important topics of Indian Polity for BPSC Mains exam
In this paragraph I am going to list some important topics of Indian Polity for 70th BPSC Mains exam. You are requested to prepare notes on these topics and revise the same again and again.
IMPORTANT TOPICS
- Article 370.
- Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
- Characteristics of Indian Constitution.
- Characteristic of federal structure of Indian constitution.
- The concept of separation of power.
- Right to equality (Article 14)
- Right to Freedom (Article 19).
- Right of Life (Article 21).
- Fake encounter and Article 21
- Internet Shutdown & Article 21
- Right to constitutional remedy (Article 32)
- Classification of DPSP
- Conflict between Fundamental Rights and DPSP.
- Basic Structure of Indian constitution.
- Implementation of DPSP in India
- Implementation of DPSP in Bihar
- President of India: Power
- Constitutional position of President of India.
- National Emergency (Article 352)
- President rule in Indian states (Article 356).
- Financial Emergency (Article 360)
- Provision of amendment in Indian constitution.
- Basic Structure of Indian constitution.
- Characteristic of federal structure of Indian constitution.
- Power and jurisdiction of High Court.
- Power and jurisdiction of Supreme Court.
- No Confidence motion.
- Ordinance power of President and Governor
- Pardoning power of President of India.
- Presidential form of government
- Parliamentary privilege
- Functional role of Indian Parliament
- Sovereignty of Parliament
- Comparison of Indian and American vice president
- Veto power of President of India
- Governor of state: Power.
- Constitutional position of Governor.
- Special status for the state of Bihar
- Liquor ban in the state of Bihar
- Panchayati Raj (73rd constitutional amendment).
- Salient features of 73rd constitutional amendment act.
- Characteristic of Indian Political system.
- Anti Defection law in India.
- Pressure group in India.
- Influence of caste in Bihar political system.
- Electoral reforms.
- Citizens’ grievances redressal system in India
- Electoral bonds
- Judicial reforms
- Lok Adalat
- Police reforms
- Model code of conduct
- Good governance
- Uniform Civil Code
- Right to Information Act (RTI)
- E-Governance
- Principle of India Foreign Policy
- Effect of regional parties in Indian Political System.
- Public interest litigation (PIL)
- Judicial activism vs Judicial restraint
- Soft power foreign diplomacy of India
- Caste politics in context of India
- “The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment Conditions of Service and Term of Office), 2023”.
- Nari Shakti Vandan [Constitution (106th Amendment)] Act, 2023
- Sedition Law in India
- Decriminalization of politics.
- One nation one election.
Conclusion
Indian Polity can become a major scoring area in BPSC Mains with selective study and repeated revision. Focus on core constitutional topics, Bihar-specific issues, and current developments. Prepare short notes from one standard book and revise regularly. Smart topic selection and answer practice will ensure strong performance.
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