The importance of Indian Polity in Civil Service Examinations (UPSC/UPPSC) are :-
• One of favourite zone for asking questions in Preliminary Examinations.
• Largest weightage of Indian Polity & Governance in Mains Examination.
• It is helpful for General Studies Paper – II (GS-II) as well as General Studies Paper – IV (GS-IV) in UPSC/UPPSC Mains Examination.
Best Books for Indian Polity :
1. NCERT – XI
Political Science : Indian Constitution at Work :
Read it at least two times for beginner. In First reading, You will proudly say – ‘I know enough about the Indian Constitution !’
Believe me, it is not in reality. So, please go for second reading.
Why is NCERT important for Indian Polity ?
• to build Foundations
• For Basic Concepts
• For Historical story (more memorable)
• Helpful for Preliminary and Mains Examination.
• Practice Theoretical Questions from it.
2. Indian Polity by M. Laxmikant :
Without any doubt, this book is most preferable among the every Civil Service Aspirants (for Toppers also).
Why is M. Laxmikant’s book popular among Civil Service Aspirants ?
• Easy Language
• Simple Explainations
• Authentic Contents
• Comprehensive on the Subject
• Understand without Teacher
• To be master in Indian Polity
6th Edition of India Polity by M. Laxmikant :
It added 6 New Chapters. These are –
1. Goods and Service Tax Council
2. National Commission for Backward Classes
3. National Investigation Agency
4. National Disaster Management Authority
5. Role of Regional Parties
6. Coalition Government
Salient Features :
• 80 Chapters covering the entire Indian Political and Constitutional spectrum along with relevant appendices.
• Chapter rearranged as per latest pattern of the examination.
• Coverage on recent developments in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Constitutional Interpretation, Judicial Review and Judicial Activism.
• Updated previous year questions and revised practice questions for both prelims and Mains Examinations.
• One-stop reference for the Civil Services aspirants, students of Law, Political Science and Public Administration.
This book is enough to cover approximately 100% Indian Polity Questions asked in Preliminary and Mains Examination.
Reference Books :
• Introduction to the Constitution of India – by Durga Das Basu (DD Basu) :
This is an advance and analytical book for analytical skill in Indian Polity.
• Our Constitution – by Subhash C. Kashyap; &
Our Parliament – by Subhash C. Kashyap
Subhash Kashyap book is simple and authentic book for references.
• The Constitution of India – PM Bakshi
It cover Preamble, 445 Articles, 12 Schedules of the Constitution of India. This book also written almost all cases which is related to the Constitution of India.
Note : YouTube videos for difficult topics.
Also Read : Books and Resources for Mains Examination
List of Best Books for Indian Polity :
| Sr. No. | Indian Polity Books | Author |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | NCERT : Class XI – Political Science : Indian Constitution at Work & |
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| 2. | Indian Polity | M. Laxmikant |
| 3. | Introduction to the Constitution of India | D.D. Basu |
| 4. | The Constitution of India | PM Bakshi |
| 5. | Our Parliament & Our Constitution |
Subhash C. Kashyap |