Objective Indian Polity (English), 2e by M Laxmikanth for UPSC CSE Prelims 2025-26 | 13 new chapters | 1650 Topicwise Practice Questions covering the entire syllabus | 10 Model Test Papers

Overview


McGraw-Hill proudly presents the second edition of Objective Indian Polity by our best selling
author M Laxmikanth. This book is modelled on the latest edition of renowned Indian Polity book, covering the latest syllabus of Indian Polity in the Civil Services Preliminary examination. The book comprises a unique collection of high-quality objective-type questions on the Indian Constitution and political system which will prove to be of immense assistance to aspirants preparing for the  Preliminary examination conducted by UPSC.


This edition comes with 13 new chapters. The extant chapters have been thoroughly revised
and updated as per the recent developments. In addition, model test papers are included to help the aspirants self-access their knowledge and performance


Key Features


• 80 Chapters, 10 Appendices, 10 Model Test Papers and 1650 questions covering the entire Indian political and constitutional spectrum
• Chapters rearranged as per the latest pattern of the examination
• Freshly framed questions basis the latest syllabus and pattern of examination
• Questions cover recent developments on Constitutional Amendments, Parliamentary Legislations, Executive Decisions and Supreme Court Judgments
• Chapter-wise question bank to help aspirants test their understanding
• 10 Model Test Papers to help aspirants in assessing their preparation and manage time judiciously and productively
• 13 New Chapters:
o Parliamentary Group
o Judicial Review
o Judicial Activism
o Public Interest Litigation
o Goods and Services Tax Council

Table of Contents

• 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 
• 11 Basic Structure of the Constitution 
•                                                                                     Part-II
• System of Government 
• 12 Parliamentary System 
• 13 Federal System  
• 14 Centre–State Relations 
• 15 Inter-State Relations 
• 16 Emergency Provisions 
•                                                                                     Part-III
• Central Government 
• 17 President 
• 18 Vice-President 
• 19 Prime Minister 
• 20 Central Council of Ministers  
• 21 Cabinet Committees 
• 22 Parliament 
• 23 Parliamentary Committees 
• 24 Parliamentary Forums 
• 25 Parliamentary Group 
• 26 Supreme Court 
• 27 Judicial Review 
• 28 Judicial Activism 
• 29 Public Interest Litigation 
• Part-IV 
• State Government 
• 30 Governor 
• 31 Chief Minister 
• 32 State Council of Ministers  
• 33 State Legislature 
• 34 High Court 
• 35 Tribunals 
• 36 Subordinate Courts 
• 37 Special Provisions for Some States 
• Part-V 
• Local Government 
• 38 Panchayati Raj 
• 39 Municipalities 
• Part-VI
• Union Territories and Special Areas 
• 40 Union Territories 
• 41 Scheduled and Tribal Areas 
•                                                                                 Part-VII
• Constitutional Bodies 
• 42 Election Commission 
• 43 Union Public Service Commission 
• 44 State Public Service Commission 
• 45 Finance Commission 
• 46 Goods and Services Tax Council 
• 47 National Commission for SCs 
• 48 National Commission for STs 
• 49 National Commission for BCs 
• 50 Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities 
• 51 Comptroller and Auditor General of India 
• 52 Attorney General of India 
• 53 Advocate General of the State 
• Part-VIII
• Non-Constitutional Bodies 
• 54 NITI Aayog 
• 55 National Human Rights Commission 
• 56 State Human Rights Commission 
• 57 Central Information Commission 
• 58 State Information Commission 
• 59 Central Vigilance Commission 
• 60 Central Bureau of Investigation 
• 61 Lokpal and Lokayuktas 
• 62 National Investigation Agency 
• 63 National Disaster Management Authority 
• Part-IX
• Other Constitutional Dimensions 
• 64 Co-operative Societies 
• 65 Official Language 
• 66 Public Services 
• 67 Rights and Liabilities of the Government 
• 68 Special Provisions Relating to Certain Classes 
•                                                                                           Part-X
• Political Dynamics 
• 69 Political Parties 
• 70 Role of Regional Parties 
• 71 Elections 
• 72 Election Laws 
• 73 Electoral Reforms 
• 74 Voting Behaviour 
• 75 Coalition Government  
• 76 Anti-Defection Law 
• 77 Pressure Groups 
• 78 National Integration 
• 79 Foreign Policy
•                                                                                          Part-XI

• Working of the Constitution 
• 80 National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution 
• 10 Model Test Papers