Salient Features:

1. Comprehensive and coherent in coverage, analytical and multi-dimensional in approach, and lucid and systematic in presentation.

2. A detailed discussion on Latin American continent has been added.

3. Chronological timeline of the Modern World History along with relevant images has been provided.

4. Relevant maps have been incorporated.

5. Previous year questions of Civil Services (Mains) examination from 1996 – 2022 are included for self-evaluation.

6. Chapter wise summary incorporated for a quick recap of the topic.

Polity Simplified’ by Rangarajan R

‘Polity Simplified’ by Rangarajan R (ex-IAS, AIR-46) has been designed to understand the various aspects of Indian Polity and Governance in a lucid language with adequate examples and case studies. Conceptual and application based in nature and format, this book is your gateway to a complete courseware which offers 50 conceptual videos (~ 8+ hours), online practice questions, and current affairs update.

This book also makes use of creative and diverse pedagogical features – flowcharts, tables, boxes – to explain the concepts and provisions of the Indian Constitution and Governance. To a Civil Service aspirant, a researcher or a curious newcomer, this book is a focused exploration of concepts, combining historical facts with contemporary examples.

‘Polity Simplified’ is your partner for your complete preparation journey where you learn the concepts of Indian Polity in a structured way with the comprehensive book, absorb the concepts with the conceptual videos and evaluate your preparation with the practice tests. With this courseware, you get exclusive access to a pool of learning resources on McGraw Hill Edge which can be accessed anytime, anywhere, all designed to enhance your preparation and give you the winning edge. Moreover, its mobile and web app interface makes learning convenient and accessible! Follow the instructions given in the book to get access.

McGraw Hill Edge:

With this book, you get access to McGraw Hill Edge – a digital platform with high-quality learning resources that provides you the edge to excel at your exams.

On the McGraw Hill Edge platform, you can access comprehensive study materials and exam preparation strategies, all designed to enhance your preparation and give you the winning edge. Moreover, its mobile and web app interface makes learning convenient and accessible! Follow the instructions given in the book to get access.

Salient Features:

✒️ Comprehensive book with contemporary relevance of concepts.

⚖️ Online resources available on McGraw Hill Edge: 50 Conceptual videos, enhanced learning material, 24 Practice tests and Current Updates.

✒️ Accurate answers provided for all the UPSC Previous Years’ Questions (Prelims and Mains) on Indian Polity along with appropriate explanations for better understanding.

⚖️ Diverse pedagogical features – Flow charts, tables, mind maps, examples for better comprehension.

✒️ Simple and interesting Mnemonics to help the aspirants for easy remembering of the key provisions of the Constitution.

⚖️ Key concepts and provisions highlighted for better visibility.

✒️ Detailed coverage of writing strategy to formulate answers for Mains exams.

Table of Content:

1. Basic Concepts

2. Historical Underpinnings of the Constitution

3. Preamble

4. Salient Features of the Indian Constitution

5. Federal and Unitary Features of Constitution

6. Union and its Territories

7. Citizenship

8. Union Executive

9. State Executive

10. Union Parliament

11. State Legislature

12. Supreme Court

13. High Courts

14. Fundamental Rights

15. Amendment of the Constitution

16. Directive Principles of State Policy

17. Fundamental Duties

18. Constitutional Bodies and Authorities

19. Union and State Relations

20. Panchayats and Municipalities

21. Emergency Provisions

22. Miscellaneous Areas of the Constitution

23. Political System

24. Rights Issues

25. Comparative Constitutions

26. Non-Constitutional Bodies

27. Governance

28. Civil Services in a Democracy