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UPSC Polity Syllabus

The document outlines the syllabus for the UPSC Prelims and Mains examinations focusing on Polity. It covers key topics such as the Constitution of India, political systems, governance, rights issues, and the judicial system for Prelims, while Mains includes in-depth analysis of the Constitution, federal structure, legislative processes, and welfare schemes. Additionally, it addresses the role of various institutions and the impact of international bodies on India's interests.

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UPSC Polity Syllabus

The document outlines the syllabus for the UPSC Prelims and Mains examinations focusing on Polity. It covers key topics such as the Constitution of India, political systems, governance, rights issues, and the judicial system for Prelims, while Mains includes in-depth analysis of the Constitution, federal structure, legislative processes, and welfare schemes. Additionally, it addresses the role of various institutions and the impact of international bodies on India's interests.

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UPSC Prelims and Mains Polity Syllabus

UPSC Prelims - Polity Syllabus

1. Constitution of India: Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy,

Fundamental Duties, and Amendment Process

2. Political System: Nature of Indian Polity, Federalism, Separation of Powers, Parliamentary

System, and Constitutional Bodies (like Election Commission, CAG, etc.)

3. Public Policy and Governance: Important aspects of governance, transparency, accountability,

e-governance, and Role of Civil Services in a democracy

4. Rights and Issues: Issues related to Human Rights, Women's Rights, Child Rights, and Civil

Society Organizations

5. Judicial System: Structure, powers, and functions of Indian Judiciary, Judicial Review, Judicial

Activism, and PILs

UPSC Mains - Polity Syllabus (General Studies Paper II)

1. Indian Constitution: Historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant

provisions, and basic structure

2. Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States: Issues and challenges pertaining to

the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels, and challenges therein

3. Separation of Powers between various organs: Dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions

4. Comparison of the Indian Constitutional Scheme with that of Other Countries

5. Parliament and State Legislatures: Structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers &

privileges, and issues arising out of these

6. Executive and Judiciary: Structure, organization, and functioning of the Executive and Judiciary

7. Salient features of the Representation of People's Act


8. Appointment to various Constitutional Posts: Powers, functions, and responsibilities of various

Constitutional Bodies

9. Statutory, Regulatory, and Various Quasi-Judicial Bodies

10. Government Policies and Interventions for Development in Various Sectors: Issues arising out of

their design and implementation

11. Development Processes and the Development Industry: Role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups

and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders

12. Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections: Mechanisms, laws, institutions, and bodies

constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections

13. Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services: Relating to health,

education, human resources, etc.

14. Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests: Indian

diaspora

15. Important International Institutions, Agencies, and Fora: Their structure, mandate, and impact on

India

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