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Preface to the
In 2011 and 2013, the UPSC changed the pattern and syllabus of the
preliminary and main examinations, respectively. Both times, the scope of
Indian Polity has been considerably increased. Hence, this new edition of the
book is more relevant now and is aimed to meet the expanded needs of the
aspirants.
In the course of revision and updation of this edition of the book, various
new developments related to the subject, like recent constitutional
amendments, parliamentary legislations, executive decisions and supreme
court judgments, have been taken into account.
Changes in this Edition:
1. Addition of 7 new chapters.
2. Addition of 4 new appendices.
3. Inclusion of 2014, 2015 and 2016 preliminary questions with answers.
4. Inclusion of 2013, 2014 and 2015 mains questions.
5. Updation of the year-wise break-up of the UPSC questions in the
preliminary and main examinations.
6. Inclusion of additional updated information on a number of topics.
7. New items included in various chapters.
New Chapters:
1. Parliamentary Group
2. Judicial Review
3. Judicial Activism
4. Public Interest Litigation
5. NITI Aayog
6. Voting Behaviour
7. Election Laws
New Appendices:
1. Sections of the Representation of the People Act, 1950
2. Sections of the Representation of the People Act, 1951
3. Chairpersons of the National Commissions
4. Sections of the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir
Preface to the
Fifth Edition
In 2011 and 2013, the UPSC changed the pattern and syllabus of the
preliminary and main examinations, respectively. Both times, the scope of
Indian Polity has been considerably increased. Hence, this new edition of the
book is more relevant now and is aimed to meet the expanded needs of the
aspirants.
In the course of revision and updation of this edition of the book, various
new developments related to the subject, like recent constitutional
amendments, parliamentary legislations, executive decisions and supreme
court judgments, have been taken into account.
Changes in this Edition:
1. Addition of 7 new chapters.
2. Addition of 4 new appendices.
3. Inclusion of 2014, 2015 and 2016 preliminary questions with answers.
4. Inclusion of 2013, 2014 and 2015 mains questions.
5. Updation of the year-wise break-up of the UPSC questions in the
preliminary and main examinations.
6. Inclusion of additional updated information on a number of topics.
7. New items included in various chapters.
New Chapters:
1. Parliamentary Group
2. Judicial Review
3. Judicial Activism
4. Public Interest Litigation
5. NITI Aayog
6. Voting Behaviour
7. Election Laws
New Appendices:
1. Sections of the Representation of the People Act, 1950
2. Sections of the Representation of the People Act, 1951
3. Chairpersons of the National Commissions
4. Sections of the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir
