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CUET PG Political Science 2025 || UGC NET JRF ||
22 Oct, 06:16
Hey juniors, hope you're all doing well! If you haven't started your CUET PG preparation yet, it's time to kick off - no more procrastination ! And the registration forms for CUET PG 2025 are expected to be out by the end of November .
If you have any questions or need guidance, feel free to DM me at @iashayar.
If you have any questions or need guidance, feel free to DM me at @iashayar.
CUET PG Political Science 2025 || UGC NET JRF ||
07 Oct, 19:25
Important links / threads for you :-
1. CUET PG 2024 Selection :- https://t.me/CUETPGPoliticalScience2025/696
2. Strategy Thread and Syllabus :- https://t.me/CUETPGPoliticalScience2025/719
3. Number of Questions per unit in the exam :- https://t.me/CUETPGPoliticalScience2025/722
4. Google Drive link of PYQs of major central universities and CUET PG Pyqs :- https://t.me/CUETPGPoliticalScience2025/723
5. Booklist for CUET PG :- https://t.me/CUETPGPoliticalScience2025/724
6. Western Political Thought Strategy :- https://t.me/CUETPGPoliticalScience2025/727
7. Political Theory Strategy :- https://t.me/CUETPGPoliticalScience2025/731
8. Indian Political Thought Strategy :- https://t.me/CUETPGPoliticalScience2025/736
9. International Relations Strategy :- https://t.me/CUETPGPoliticalScience2025/741
10. Indian Polity Strategy :- https://t.me/CUETPGPoliticalScience2025/746
11. Tips for Indian polity preparation :- https://t.me/CUETPGPoliticalScience2025/754
12. Comparative Politics Strategy :- https://t.me/CUETPGPoliticalScience2025/756
13. Public Policies in India Strategy :- https://t.me/CUETPGPoliticalScience2025/760
14. General Issues of Contemporary relevance Strategy ( all 3 topics ) :- https://t.me/CUETPGPoliticalScience2025/761
15. Public Administration Strategy :- https://t.me/CUETPGPoliticalScience2025/764
If you have any query, then you can DM me at @iashayar :)
1. CUET PG 2024 Selection :- https://t.me/CUETPGPoliticalScience2025/696
2. Strategy Thread and Syllabus :- https://t.me/CUETPGPoliticalScience2025/719
3. Number of Questions per unit in the exam :- https://t.me/CUETPGPoliticalScience2025/722
4. Google Drive link of PYQs of major central universities and CUET PG Pyqs :- https://t.me/CUETPGPoliticalScience2025/723
5. Booklist for CUET PG :- https://t.me/CUETPGPoliticalScience2025/724
6. Western Political Thought Strategy :- https://t.me/CUETPGPoliticalScience2025/727
7. Political Theory Strategy :- https://t.me/CUETPGPoliticalScience2025/731
8. Indian Political Thought Strategy :- https://t.me/CUETPGPoliticalScience2025/736
9. International Relations Strategy :- https://t.me/CUETPGPoliticalScience2025/741
10. Indian Polity Strategy :- https://t.me/CUETPGPoliticalScience2025/746
11. Tips for Indian polity preparation :- https://t.me/CUETPGPoliticalScience2025/754
12. Comparative Politics Strategy :- https://t.me/CUETPGPoliticalScience2025/756
13. Public Policies in India Strategy :- https://t.me/CUETPGPoliticalScience2025/760
14. General Issues of Contemporary relevance Strategy ( all 3 topics ) :- https://t.me/CUETPGPoliticalScience2025/761
15. Public Administration Strategy :- https://t.me/CUETPGPoliticalScience2025/764
If you have any query, then you can DM me at @iashayar :)
CUET PG Political Science 2025 || UGC NET JRF ||
07 Oct, 18:16
Public Administration :-
For CUET PG, questions on Public Administration are usually straightforward. NTA often asks 2-3 direct questions about key thinkers, their books, and major public administration theories. You can expect questions like these :-
1. Which thinker proposed a specific theory?
2. Questions about New Public Administration (NPA) and New Public Management (NPM) or basic questions like definition etc related to Public Administration .
3. The year of significant events like the Minnowbrook Conferences etc.
4. Question related to thinkers works.
You don’t need to dive deep into these topics. Focus on them during the final month of your preparation. For now, concentrate on covering the core topics given in the syllabus.
For Public Administration, you can refer to Awasthi and Maheshwari's book. If you prefer videos, Eduseeker or Saar Success or Pol SC Help on YouTube offer great resources on this subject.
For CUET PG, questions on Public Administration are usually straightforward. NTA often asks 2-3 direct questions about key thinkers, their books, and major public administration theories. You can expect questions like these :-
1. Which thinker proposed a specific theory?
2. Questions about New Public Administration (NPA) and New Public Management (NPM) or basic questions like definition etc related to Public Administration .
3. The year of significant events like the Minnowbrook Conferences etc.
4. Question related to thinkers works.
You don’t need to dive deep into these topics. Focus on them during the final month of your preparation. For now, concentrate on covering the core topics given in the syllabus.
For Public Administration, you can refer to Awasthi and Maheshwari's book. If you prefer videos, Eduseeker or Saar Success or Pol SC Help on YouTube offer great resources on this subject.
CUET PG Political Science 2025 || UGC NET JRF ||
05 Oct, 18:30
That concludes the last 2 units of CUET PG syllabus as well :)
I'll be sharing the strategy for the Public Administration ( which is not mentioned in the syllabus ) tomorrow.
If you have any questions, feel free to DM me at @iashayar.
I'll be sharing the strategy for the Public Administration ( which is not mentioned in the syllabus ) tomorrow.
If you have any questions, feel free to DM me at @iashayar.
CUET PG Political Science 2025 || UGC NET JRF ||
05 Oct, 18:29
5. Types of Nationalism:
A) Political Nationalism
B) Cultural Nationalism
C) Ethnic Nationalism
D) Civic Nationalism
E) Black Nationalism
F) Pan-Nationalism
G) Ultra-Nationalism
H) Expansionist Nationalism
I) integrated Nationalism
J) Anti-Colonial Nationalism
K) Post-Colonial Nationalism
6. Must remember the booklist of the nationalism theories thinkers .
7. Views of Indian Thinkers on Nationalism -
A) Rabindranath Tagore
B) Mahatma Gandhi
C) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
D) Vinayak Savarkar
E) Sri Aurobindo
A) Political Nationalism
B) Cultural Nationalism
C) Ethnic Nationalism
D) Civic Nationalism
E) Black Nationalism
F) Pan-Nationalism
G) Ultra-Nationalism
H) Expansionist Nationalism
I) integrated Nationalism
J) Anti-Colonial Nationalism
K) Post-Colonial Nationalism
6. Must remember the booklist of the nationalism theories thinkers .
7. Views of Indian Thinkers on Nationalism -
A) Rabindranath Tagore
B) Mahatma Gandhi
C) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
D) Vinayak Savarkar
E) Sri Aurobindo
CUET PG Political Science 2025 || UGC NET JRF ||
05 Oct, 18:29
In this section of the CUET PG Political Science syllabus, you need to focus on three main topics:
1. Climate Change
2. Global Justice
3. Nationalism
1. Climate Change :-
Types of Questions Asked by NTA :-
1. Chronological Events Related to Global Environment :-
Example: CUET PG 2024, Question No. 73.
2. Reason/Assertion or Statement-Based Questions on Treaties Related to Climate Change:
Example: CUET PG 2023 (Shift 2: Question No. 54) and CUET PG 2022 (Question No. 48).
3. Questions Related to Green Ideology or Reformist Ecology:
Example: CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1: Question Nos. 47, 60).
4. Direct Questions on Treaties and Their Years (or Matching Questions):
Example: CUET PG 2022, Question No. 81.
Strategy:
1. Definition of climate change, greenhouse gases, and the main sources of clean and green energy.
2. Study the History of Environmental Conferences (UN) .
3. Memorize Important Facts Related to Climate Change like World Environment Day, 5 Global Commons, First Human Environment Conference, CBDR (Common but Differentiated Responsibilities), IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), INDC (Intended Nationally Determined Contributions)
4. Key Environmental and Climate Change Treaties or Conferences :-
A) UN Conference on the Human Environment (Stockholm, Sweden) & Brundtland Commission Report
B) Vienna Convention
C) Montreal Protocol
D) Rio Summit
E) Kyoto Protocol
F) World Summit on Sustainable Development
G) Bali COP (Conference of the Parties)
H) Paris Climate Accord
I) Kigali Agreement
J) Glasgow COP
K) Sharm El-Sheikh COP
5. Famous Books on Climate Change and Sustainable Development .
6. Environmental and Ecological Treaties/Agreements - Study treaties like the Antarctic Treaty, PTBT (Partial Test Ban Treaty), ABM (Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty), NPT (Non-Proliferation Treaty), BWC (Biological Weapons Convention), SALT 1 & 2, CTBT (Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty), and START 1 & 2.
7. Green Politics :-
1. Study theorists like Vandana Shiva, James Lovelock, Murray Bookchin, and Garrett Hardin.
2. Key concepts: Holism, Ecologism, Social Ecology etc.
2. Global Justice:
Types of Questions Asked by NTA :-
1. Book and Author Matching or Direct Questions on Thinkers' Works:
Example: CUET PG 2024 (Question Nos. 41, 46), CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1: Question No. 35).
2. Questions on Theories of Global Justice:
Example: CUET PG 2024 (Question No. 26), CUET PG 2023 (Shift 2: Question No. 98).
3. Reason/Assertion and Statement-Based Questions:
Example: CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1: Question No. 63).
Strategy:
Study the theories and key works of the following thinkers:
1. Thomas Pogge
2. Charles Beitz
3. Martha Nussbaum
4. John Rawls
5. Amartya Sen
6. Henry Odera Oruka
7. Simon Caney
3. Nationalism:
Types of Questions Asked by NTA :-
1. Conceptual Questions:
Example: CUET PG 2023 (Shift 2: Question No. 83), CUET PG 2022 (Question No. 46).
2. Questions on Nationalism Theories:
Example: CUET PG 2023 (Shift 2: Question No. 81).
3. Views of Thinkers on Indian Nationalism:
Example: CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1: Question No. 74).
4. Matching or Direct Questions on Thinkers and Their Theories:
Example: CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1: Question No. 86).
Strategy :-
1. Meaning and Definition of Nationalism by prominent thinkers including Indian thinkers .
2. Nation, State, and Nationalism .
3. Development of Nationalism in European and Non-European Countries .
4. Popular Theories of Nationalism :-
A) Uneven Development by Tom Nairn
B) Instrumentalism by Paul R. Brass
C) Invention of Tradition by Eric J. Hobsbawm
D) High Culture by Ernest Gellner
E) Imagined Community by Benedict Anderson
F) Derivative Discourse by Partha Chatterjee
Note :- Also study nationalism theories by Malcolm X, Anthony D. Smith, Marcus Garvey, and Friedrich.
1. Climate Change
2. Global Justice
3. Nationalism
1. Climate Change :-
Types of Questions Asked by NTA :-
1. Chronological Events Related to Global Environment :-
Example: CUET PG 2024, Question No. 73.
2. Reason/Assertion or Statement-Based Questions on Treaties Related to Climate Change:
Example: CUET PG 2023 (Shift 2: Question No. 54) and CUET PG 2022 (Question No. 48).
3. Questions Related to Green Ideology or Reformist Ecology:
Example: CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1: Question Nos. 47, 60).
4. Direct Questions on Treaties and Their Years (or Matching Questions):
Example: CUET PG 2022, Question No. 81.
Strategy:
1. Definition of climate change, greenhouse gases, and the main sources of clean and green energy.
2. Study the History of Environmental Conferences (UN) .
3. Memorize Important Facts Related to Climate Change like World Environment Day, 5 Global Commons, First Human Environment Conference, CBDR (Common but Differentiated Responsibilities), IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), INDC (Intended Nationally Determined Contributions)
4. Key Environmental and Climate Change Treaties or Conferences :-
A) UN Conference on the Human Environment (Stockholm, Sweden) & Brundtland Commission Report
B) Vienna Convention
C) Montreal Protocol
D) Rio Summit
E) Kyoto Protocol
F) World Summit on Sustainable Development
G) Bali COP (Conference of the Parties)
H) Paris Climate Accord
I) Kigali Agreement
J) Glasgow COP
K) Sharm El-Sheikh COP
5. Famous Books on Climate Change and Sustainable Development .
6. Environmental and Ecological Treaties/Agreements - Study treaties like the Antarctic Treaty, PTBT (Partial Test Ban Treaty), ABM (Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty), NPT (Non-Proliferation Treaty), BWC (Biological Weapons Convention), SALT 1 & 2, CTBT (Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty), and START 1 & 2.
7. Green Politics :-
1. Study theorists like Vandana Shiva, James Lovelock, Murray Bookchin, and Garrett Hardin.
2. Key concepts: Holism, Ecologism, Social Ecology etc.
2. Global Justice:
Types of Questions Asked by NTA :-
1. Book and Author Matching or Direct Questions on Thinkers' Works:
Example: CUET PG 2024 (Question Nos. 41, 46), CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1: Question No. 35).
2. Questions on Theories of Global Justice:
Example: CUET PG 2024 (Question No. 26), CUET PG 2023 (Shift 2: Question No. 98).
3. Reason/Assertion and Statement-Based Questions:
Example: CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1: Question No. 63).
Strategy:
Study the theories and key works of the following thinkers:
1. Thomas Pogge
2. Charles Beitz
3. Martha Nussbaum
4. John Rawls
5. Amartya Sen
6. Henry Odera Oruka
7. Simon Caney
3. Nationalism:
Types of Questions Asked by NTA :-
1. Conceptual Questions:
Example: CUET PG 2023 (Shift 2: Question No. 83), CUET PG 2022 (Question No. 46).
2. Questions on Nationalism Theories:
Example: CUET PG 2023 (Shift 2: Question No. 81).
3. Views of Thinkers on Indian Nationalism:
Example: CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1: Question No. 74).
4. Matching or Direct Questions on Thinkers and Their Theories:
Example: CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1: Question No. 86).
Strategy :-
1. Meaning and Definition of Nationalism by prominent thinkers including Indian thinkers .
2. Nation, State, and Nationalism .
3. Development of Nationalism in European and Non-European Countries .
4. Popular Theories of Nationalism :-
A) Uneven Development by Tom Nairn
B) Instrumentalism by Paul R. Brass
C) Invention of Tradition by Eric J. Hobsbawm
D) High Culture by Ernest Gellner
E) Imagined Community by Benedict Anderson
F) Derivative Discourse by Partha Chatterjee
Note :- Also study nationalism theories by Malcolm X, Anthony D. Smith, Marcus Garvey, and Friedrich.
CUET PG Political Science 2025 || UGC NET JRF ||
05 Oct, 18:15
Public Policy is one of the easiest units in the CUET PG Political Science syllabus, and consistently features more than two questions each year (excluding Public Administration questions). Most of these questions are factual in nature.
As per the CUET PG syllabus, the Public Policy unit covers three major topics:
1. Models
2. Process
3. Types
Before we dive into the strategy for this section, it's important to familiarize yourself with the various types of questions NTA asks .
1. Direct Questions on Government Policies - Example: CUET PG 2024, Question No. 57.
2. Questions on Policies and ministries related to it - Example: CUET PG 2024, Question No. 47.
3. Questions on Five-Year Plans and NITI Aayog- Example: CUET PG 2024, Question No. 2.
4. Questions on Models/Theories of Public Policy -
Example: CUET PG 2023 (Shift 2: Question Nos. 47, 48, 62, 94) and CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1: Question Nos. 45, 90, 94).
5. Factual Questions on Public Policy -
Example: CUET PG 2023 (Shift 2: Question No. 70) and CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1: Question No. 27).
Strategy :-
To ace this section, you need to master definitions of public policy from various thinkers and memorize the key booklist of thinkers associated with public policy models/types.
1. Models of Public Policy :-
There are two main approaches to studying public policy models:
A) Process Approach:
1. Institutional Model
2. New Institutional Model
3. Group Model
4. Elite Model
5. Systems Approach
B) Output Approach :-
1. Rational Choice Model
2. Game Model
3. Incremental Model
Other Models :- Normative Optimum Model, Mixed Approach
Note: Remember the proponents or "fathers" of these models, and also review their criticisms.
2. Process of Public Policy :-
1. Problem Identification
2. Agenda Setting
3. Policy Formulation
4. Implementation
5. Evaluation
Note: Pay special attention to the actors involved in policy-making. Study classifications of the policy process by James Anderson, Thomas R. Dye, Hogwood and Gunn, and May and Wildavsky.
3. Types of Public Policy :-
1. Substantive Policy
2. Distributive and Re-Distributive Policy
3. Regulatory Policy
4. Capitalization Policy
5. Constituent Policy
6. Conflict Policy
7. Bargaining Policy
Note: Study Theodore J. Lowi’s classification of public policy types for a deeper understanding.
I will share a separate strategy related to Public Administration tomorrow .
As per the CUET PG syllabus, the Public Policy unit covers three major topics:
1. Models
2. Process
3. Types
Before we dive into the strategy for this section, it's important to familiarize yourself with the various types of questions NTA asks .
1. Direct Questions on Government Policies - Example: CUET PG 2024, Question No. 57.
2. Questions on Policies and ministries related to it - Example: CUET PG 2024, Question No. 47.
3. Questions on Five-Year Plans and NITI Aayog- Example: CUET PG 2024, Question No. 2.
4. Questions on Models/Theories of Public Policy -
Example: CUET PG 2023 (Shift 2: Question Nos. 47, 48, 62, 94) and CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1: Question Nos. 45, 90, 94).
5. Factual Questions on Public Policy -
Example: CUET PG 2023 (Shift 2: Question No. 70) and CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1: Question No. 27).
Strategy :-
To ace this section, you need to master definitions of public policy from various thinkers and memorize the key booklist of thinkers associated with public policy models/types.
1. Models of Public Policy :-
There are two main approaches to studying public policy models:
A) Process Approach:
1. Institutional Model
2. New Institutional Model
3. Group Model
4. Elite Model
5. Systems Approach
B) Output Approach :-
1. Rational Choice Model
2. Game Model
3. Incremental Model
Other Models :- Normative Optimum Model, Mixed Approach
Note: Remember the proponents or "fathers" of these models, and also review their criticisms.
2. Process of Public Policy :-
1. Problem Identification
2. Agenda Setting
3. Policy Formulation
4. Implementation
5. Evaluation
Note: Pay special attention to the actors involved in policy-making. Study classifications of the policy process by James Anderson, Thomas R. Dye, Hogwood and Gunn, and May and Wildavsky.
3. Types of Public Policy :-
1. Substantive Policy
2. Distributive and Re-Distributive Policy
3. Regulatory Policy
4. Capitalization Policy
5. Constituent Policy
6. Conflict Policy
7. Bargaining Policy
Note: Study Theodore J. Lowi’s classification of public policy types for a deeper understanding.
I will share a separate strategy related to Public Administration tomorrow .
CUET PG Political Science 2025 || UGC NET JRF ||
02 Oct, 18:49
On 5th October, I’ll be sharing a strategy on Public Policies in India and General Issues of Contemporary Relevance to help you grasp these important topics.
CUET PG Political Science 2025 || UGC NET JRF ||
28 Sep, 08:54
That concludes the Comparative Politics :)
I'll be sharing the strategy for the remaining topics in the syllabus before October 5th.
If you have any questions, feel free to DM me at @iashayar.
I'll be sharing the strategy for the remaining topics in the syllabus before October 5th.
If you have any questions, feel free to DM me at @iashayar.
CUET PG Political Science 2025 || UGC NET JRF ||
28 Sep, 08:51
4. Approaches/Models :-
A) Traditional Approaches :-
1. Philosophical
2. Historical
3. Institutional
4. Legal
B) Modern Approaches :-
1. Sociological or Political Culture
2. Psychological or Power
3. Economic
4. Quantitative
5. Political System
6. Behavioral
7. Structural-Functional
8. New Institutionalism
Note :- Pay close attention to which thinkers supported each approach and their corresponding books. Additionally, review Elite Theory (with its thinkers and booklist), Modernization Theory, and Dependency Theory.
5. Types of Regimes :-
1. Understand the meaning of regimes.
2. Types of Regimes :- Democratic regimes (Parliamentary and Presidential systems), Authoritarian regimes, Populism, Totalitarianism, Fascism, Military dictatorship
3. Memorize the books and authors associated with different political regimes.
A) Traditional Approaches :-
1. Philosophical
2. Historical
3. Institutional
4. Legal
B) Modern Approaches :-
1. Sociological or Political Culture
2. Psychological or Power
3. Economic
4. Quantitative
5. Political System
6. Behavioral
7. Structural-Functional
8. New Institutionalism
Note :- Pay close attention to which thinkers supported each approach and their corresponding books. Additionally, review Elite Theory (with its thinkers and booklist), Modernization Theory, and Dependency Theory.
5. Types of Regimes :-
1. Understand the meaning of regimes.
2. Types of Regimes :- Democratic regimes (Parliamentary and Presidential systems), Authoritarian regimes, Populism, Totalitarianism, Fascism, Military dictatorship
3. Memorize the books and authors associated with different political regimes.
CUET PG Political Science 2025 || UGC NET JRF ||
28 Sep, 08:51
The Comparative Politics section of the CUET PG 2024 syllabus is crucial, with NTA typically asking more than five questions from this area. Most of these questions are factual in nature, ranging from easy to medium difficulty.
Key topics in the CUET PG 2024 Syllabus:- Political Culture, Political Parties, Electoral Systems, Approaches/Models, Types of Regimes .
Before we dive into the strategy for tackling this section, it’s crucial to understand the types of questions NTA typically asks in the Comparative Politics section of CUET PG.
Here’s a breakdown of the question types NTA frequently asks:
1. Thinkers’ Definitions/Statements :-
Example - Question Number 71 from CUET PG 2024, Question Number 68 from CUET PG 2022.
2. Factual Questions on Theories or Approaches -
Example :- Question Number 56 from CUET PG 2024, Question Number 62 from CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1), Question Number 97 from CUET PG 2022.
3. Thinker and Their Works (Matching Type) -
Example :- Question Number 55 from CUET PG 2024.
4. Questions on Political Parties and Party Systems -
Example :- Question Number 54 from CUET PG 2024, Question Number 48 and 81 from CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1), Question Number 89 from CUET PG 2023 (Shift 2), Question Number 45, 96, and 100 from CUET PG 2022.
5. Questions on Political Culture -
Example :- Question Number 42 from CUET PG 2024, Question Number 78 from CUET PG 2023 (Shift 2).
6. Matching Questions on Electoral Systems -
Example :- Question Number 75 from CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1).
7. Statement/Reason-Assertion or Regime Types Questions -
Example :- Question Number 56 and 73 from CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1), Question Number 50, 69, 91, and 96 from CUET PG 2023 (Shift 2).
8. Direct Questions on Theories and Proponents -
Example :- Question Number 98 from CUET PG 2022.
Strategy for Comparative Politics Section :-
1. Political Culture :-
1. Understand the meaning and definitions provided by prominent thinkers.
2. Study Almond's illustration of Political Culture, focusing on its cognitive, affective, and evaluative, types of political objects, pure / ideal and mixed type of political culture and as well as the concept of Civic Culture and the analysis of five nations.
3. Review other significant thinkers related to this approach, such as Talcott Parsons and S. E. Finer , Robert Putnam , Ronald ingleharts , Daniel Elazar's etc.
4. Memorize thinkers and their books.
2. Political Parties and Party Systems :-
A) Political Parties :-
1. Meaning, definition, role, and functions of political parties.
2. Developmental Theory
3. Cleavage Theory
4. Realignment Theory
5. Spatial Theory
6. Permeation Theory
7. Types of political parties such as left, right, cadre, catch-all, representative, and integrative parties.
Note : Familiarize yourself with the political parties of the US and UK .
8. Study Duverger's classification of political parties (cadre and mass parties).
9. Michels' Iron Law of Oligarchy.
10. Memorize the thinkers and their books .
B) Party Systems:
1. Meaning, nature, and definition of party systems.
2. factors that determine the types of party systems .
3. Different types of party systems .
4. Study classifications by key thinkers such as:
A) Sartori's classification of party systems.
B) Lijphart’s three kinds of party systems.
C) Duverger’s classification of party systems.
D) Almond's classification of party systems.
5. Don’t forget to remember the books of the thinkers mentioned in this chapter.
3. Electoral Systems :-
1. Meaning and definition
2. Remember the electoral systems used in different countries .
3. Types of electoral systems :- Majoritarian and Proportional and Mixed system .
A) Majoritarian systems :- FPTP, SNTV, Block Vote, Alternative Vote, Party Block Vote, Two-Round System, Supplementary Vote, etc.
B) Proportional systems :- List PR and Single Transferable Vote.
C) Mixed methods :- Systems combining elements of both majoritarian and proportional systems.
4. Fctors that affect electoral systems .
5. Memorize thinkers and their books related to electoral systems.
Key topics in the CUET PG 2024 Syllabus:- Political Culture, Political Parties, Electoral Systems, Approaches/Models, Types of Regimes .
Before we dive into the strategy for tackling this section, it’s crucial to understand the types of questions NTA typically asks in the Comparative Politics section of CUET PG.
Here’s a breakdown of the question types NTA frequently asks:
1. Thinkers’ Definitions/Statements :-
Example - Question Number 71 from CUET PG 2024, Question Number 68 from CUET PG 2022.
2. Factual Questions on Theories or Approaches -
Example :- Question Number 56 from CUET PG 2024, Question Number 62 from CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1), Question Number 97 from CUET PG 2022.
3. Thinker and Their Works (Matching Type) -
Example :- Question Number 55 from CUET PG 2024.
4. Questions on Political Parties and Party Systems -
Example :- Question Number 54 from CUET PG 2024, Question Number 48 and 81 from CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1), Question Number 89 from CUET PG 2023 (Shift 2), Question Number 45, 96, and 100 from CUET PG 2022.
5. Questions on Political Culture -
Example :- Question Number 42 from CUET PG 2024, Question Number 78 from CUET PG 2023 (Shift 2).
6. Matching Questions on Electoral Systems -
Example :- Question Number 75 from CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1).
7. Statement/Reason-Assertion or Regime Types Questions -
Example :- Question Number 56 and 73 from CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1), Question Number 50, 69, 91, and 96 from CUET PG 2023 (Shift 2).
8. Direct Questions on Theories and Proponents -
Example :- Question Number 98 from CUET PG 2022.
Strategy for Comparative Politics Section :-
1. Political Culture :-
1. Understand the meaning and definitions provided by prominent thinkers.
2. Study Almond's illustration of Political Culture, focusing on its cognitive, affective, and evaluative, types of political objects, pure / ideal and mixed type of political culture and as well as the concept of Civic Culture and the analysis of five nations.
3. Review other significant thinkers related to this approach, such as Talcott Parsons and S. E. Finer , Robert Putnam , Ronald ingleharts , Daniel Elazar's etc.
4. Memorize thinkers and their books.
2. Political Parties and Party Systems :-
A) Political Parties :-
1. Meaning, definition, role, and functions of political parties.
2. Developmental Theory
3. Cleavage Theory
4. Realignment Theory
5. Spatial Theory
6. Permeation Theory
7. Types of political parties such as left, right, cadre, catch-all, representative, and integrative parties.
Note : Familiarize yourself with the political parties of the US and UK .
8. Study Duverger's classification of political parties (cadre and mass parties).
9. Michels' Iron Law of Oligarchy.
10. Memorize the thinkers and their books .
B) Party Systems:
1. Meaning, nature, and definition of party systems.
2. factors that determine the types of party systems .
3. Different types of party systems .
4. Study classifications by key thinkers such as:
A) Sartori's classification of party systems.
B) Lijphart’s three kinds of party systems.
C) Duverger’s classification of party systems.
D) Almond's classification of party systems.
5. Don’t forget to remember the books of the thinkers mentioned in this chapter.
3. Electoral Systems :-
1. Meaning and definition
2. Remember the electoral systems used in different countries .
3. Types of electoral systems :- Majoritarian and Proportional and Mixed system .
A) Majoritarian systems :- FPTP, SNTV, Block Vote, Alternative Vote, Party Block Vote, Two-Round System, Supplementary Vote, etc.
B) Proportional systems :- List PR and Single Transferable Vote.
C) Mixed methods :- Systems combining elements of both majoritarian and proportional systems.
4. Fctors that affect electoral systems .
5. Memorize thinkers and their books related to electoral systems.
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That concludes the Indian Polity strategy :)
On September 28th, I'll share the strategy for Comparative Politics .
If you have any query, then you can DM me at @iashayar .
On September 28th, I'll share the strategy for Comparative Politics .
If you have any query, then you can DM me at @iashayar .
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1. No need to make separate notes in Indian Polity , Laxmikant is enough.
2. Do comparative study of key topics:
- A) President vs. Governor
- B) Parliament vs. State Legislature
- C) Prime Minister vs. Chief Minister (including their councils of ministers and cabinets).
- D) Constitutional Provisions vs. Amendments
3. Apply the "3R" method: Read, Revise, Recall regularly to enhance retention. Make sure to revise all syllabus-related chapters at least 3-5 times before the CUET PG exam.
4. Utilize mnemonics and mind maps in indian polity section and as well as other sections : These tools will simplify complex information into visual forms and help with memory retention.
5. The first reading should be light. Don’t start memorizing from the start. Use the first reading to familiarize yourself with the topic. From the second reading onward, underline key terms and facts, and start creating mnemonics or mind maps.
6. If reading becomes monotonous, switch to marathon or series-wise videos available on YouTube to cover Indian Polity topics. ( Prefer this ) .
7. Check out this amendment playlist.
Link :- https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpuxPG4TUOR7_x1NT2S5gbmFvmjHMMHBt&si=MTTrFwUEX5P2DVwb .
8. Start revising with mnemonics/mind maps: Once your mnemonics or mind maps are ready, begin revision and solve as many MCQs as possible ( apart from pyqs ).
9. Solve PYQs of central universities and NET JRF, focusing on Indian Polity.
10. Stay updated with current affairs and Keep track of recent political developments and news related to Indian polity like one nation one election topic .
11. Be patient: Indian Polity is a vast section and requires time. Stay consistent, and don't rush.
2. Do comparative study of key topics:
- A) President vs. Governor
- B) Parliament vs. State Legislature
- C) Prime Minister vs. Chief Minister (including their councils of ministers and cabinets).
- D) Constitutional Provisions vs. Amendments
3. Apply the "3R" method: Read, Revise, Recall regularly to enhance retention. Make sure to revise all syllabus-related chapters at least 3-5 times before the CUET PG exam.
4. Utilize mnemonics and mind maps in indian polity section and as well as other sections : These tools will simplify complex information into visual forms and help with memory retention.
5. The first reading should be light. Don’t start memorizing from the start. Use the first reading to familiarize yourself with the topic. From the second reading onward, underline key terms and facts, and start creating mnemonics or mind maps.
6. If reading becomes monotonous, switch to marathon or series-wise videos available on YouTube to cover Indian Polity topics. ( Prefer this ) .
7. Check out this amendment playlist.
Link :- https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpuxPG4TUOR7_x1NT2S5gbmFvmjHMMHBt&si=MTTrFwUEX5P2DVwb .
8. Start revising with mnemonics/mind maps: Once your mnemonics or mind maps are ready, begin revision and solve as many MCQs as possible ( apart from pyqs ).
9. Solve PYQs of central universities and NET JRF, focusing on Indian Polity.
10. Stay updated with current affairs and Keep track of recent political developments and news related to Indian polity like one nation one election topic .
11. Be patient: Indian Polity is a vast section and requires time. Stay consistent, and don't rush.
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I will share some important tips related to Indian Polity tomorrow.
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16. Elections (Important due to the ongoing discussions on "One Nation, One Election"):
1. Commissions/Committees on Electoral Reforms .
2. Relevant Articles .
3. Election Commission of India (ECI) :- Structure and functions of the ECI. Details about its members and key facts related to the institution.
4. Facts related to EVM .
5. Election Commissioners :- Know the first and current Election Commissioner of India .
6. Election Laws:
A) Representation of the People Act, 1950 and 1951.
B) Delimitation Act, 2002
7. Key Facts Related to the Election Commission of India.
17. Local Government :-
You have to divide this topic into two sub-topics i.e. Panchayat and Municipality .
A) Panchayat :-
1. Committees related to Panchayat ( evolution ).
2. 73rd Amendment Act , 1992.
3. Election of members and chairperson and duration .
4. Reservation of seats .
5. Eligibility and disqualification.
6. Finances of Panchayat.
7. Go through 11th Schedule .
8. Compulsory and voluntary provisions .
9. PESA Act.
10. Articles - 243 - 243 O .
B) Municipalities :-
1. Evolution , committees , articles and Types .
2. 74th amendment act 1992 .
3. Features , duration, composition.
4. Power and functions .
5. 12th schedule .
6. Central council of local government .
18. Judiciary :-
Divide this topic into 4 parts i.e. Supreme Court, High Court, Tribunals , Subordinate Courts .
A) Supreme Court :-
1. Articles , composition, eligibilty .
2. Appointment , oath or affirmation, tenure .
3. Removal of judges.
4. Jurisdiction and powers of SC -
A) Original Jurisdiction
B) Writ Jurisdiction
C) Appellate Jurisdiction
D) Advisory Jurisdiction
E) Court of Record.
5. Judicial Review - provisions related to it.
6. Landmark judgements .
7. Facts related to SC like 1st and current CJI etc, 1st PIL etc.
8. 1st , 2nd, 3rd judge case and NJAC act 2014.
B) High court :-
1. Articles , composition and appointment.
2. Qualification , oath , tenure , removal and transfer of judges .
3. Jurisdiction and powers of HC .
C) Tribunals :-
1. Articles.
2. Central Administrative Tribunal
3. State Administrative Tribunals
4. Tribunals for other matters
D) Subordinate Courts :-
1. Articles , appointment , structure.
2. Lok Adalat , family court , gram nyayalayas , civil or criminal court.
19. Governance :-
1. Meaning
2. Types
3. RTI , E governance , ombudsman , other constitutional bodies , citizen charter , Recommendations of the Administrative Reforms Commission, Social welfare schemes etc.
Additional topic :- Go through the books And Authors On Indian Polity and Political process . ( Important ).
Note :- For Federalism Topic , go through chapter 13 - 14 - 15 of Laxmikanth.
1. Commissions/Committees on Electoral Reforms .
2. Relevant Articles .
3. Election Commission of India (ECI) :- Structure and functions of the ECI. Details about its members and key facts related to the institution.
4. Facts related to EVM .
5. Election Commissioners :- Know the first and current Election Commissioner of India .
6. Election Laws:
A) Representation of the People Act, 1950 and 1951.
B) Delimitation Act, 2002
7. Key Facts Related to the Election Commission of India.
17. Local Government :-
You have to divide this topic into two sub-topics i.e. Panchayat and Municipality .
A) Panchayat :-
1. Committees related to Panchayat ( evolution ).
2. 73rd Amendment Act , 1992.
3. Election of members and chairperson and duration .
4. Reservation of seats .
5. Eligibility and disqualification.
6. Finances of Panchayat.
7. Go through 11th Schedule .
8. Compulsory and voluntary provisions .
9. PESA Act.
10. Articles - 243 - 243 O .
B) Municipalities :-
1. Evolution , committees , articles and Types .
2. 74th amendment act 1992 .
3. Features , duration, composition.
4. Power and functions .
5. 12th schedule .
6. Central council of local government .
18. Judiciary :-
Divide this topic into 4 parts i.e. Supreme Court, High Court, Tribunals , Subordinate Courts .
A) Supreme Court :-
1. Articles , composition, eligibilty .
2. Appointment , oath or affirmation, tenure .
3. Removal of judges.
4. Jurisdiction and powers of SC -
A) Original Jurisdiction
B) Writ Jurisdiction
C) Appellate Jurisdiction
D) Advisory Jurisdiction
E) Court of Record.
5. Judicial Review - provisions related to it.
6. Landmark judgements .
7. Facts related to SC like 1st and current CJI etc, 1st PIL etc.
8. 1st , 2nd, 3rd judge case and NJAC act 2014.
B) High court :-
1. Articles , composition and appointment.
2. Qualification , oath , tenure , removal and transfer of judges .
3. Jurisdiction and powers of HC .
C) Tribunals :-
1. Articles.
2. Central Administrative Tribunal
3. State Administrative Tribunals
4. Tribunals for other matters
D) Subordinate Courts :-
1. Articles , appointment , structure.
2. Lok Adalat , family court , gram nyayalayas , civil or criminal court.
19. Governance :-
1. Meaning
2. Types
3. RTI , E governance , ombudsman , other constitutional bodies , citizen charter , Recommendations of the Administrative Reforms Commission, Social welfare schemes etc.
Additional topic :- Go through the books And Authors On Indian Polity and Political process . ( Important ).
Note :- For Federalism Topic , go through chapter 13 - 14 - 15 of Laxmikanth.
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12. Governor :-
1. Articles .
2. Appointment of governor .
3. Condition, eligibility , term , power ( including appointments made by him and ordinance and pardoning power ) , and functions of the Governor.
Tip :- Do a comparative study of the President and governor .
4. Veto power .
5. His role in bills .
13. State Government:
This section covers the Chief Minister, State Council of Ministers, Cabinet, State Legislatures, and Special Provisions for Certain States.
A) Chief Minister :
1. Appointment, Oath or Affirmation, Eligibility, and Tenure of the Chief Minister.
2. Study the relevant Articles in the Constitution that pertain to the office of the CM.
3. Powers and Functions of the CM, including their executive authority in the state.
4. Review the Departments/Ministries headed by the CM.
5. Understand the Relationship between the Governor and the CM, including the Articles governing their interactions.
B) State Council of Ministers and Cabinet:
1. Relevant Articles related to the State Council of Ministers and Cabinet.
2. Study the Appointment, Oath, Salary, and Composition of the Council of Ministers.
3. Understand the Differences between the Cabinet and the Council of Ministers at the state level.
C) State Legislature: Follow the same structure used for the Parliament i.e. Divide into two subtopics: Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha)
And Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad)
1. Know the states where a Legislative Council exists and the unique functions of each house in the state legislature.
D) Special Provisions for Certain States:
1. Study Articles 371 to 371-J under Part XXI of the Constitution, which outline the Special Provisions for Certain States (such as Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and others).
15. Political Parties (Regional and National):
1. Types of Political Parties
2. Criteria for Recognition :
A) Conditions required for a party to be recognized as a National Party.
B) Conditions for recognition as a State Party.
3. Key Information related to parties :
A) Memorize the year of formation, symbol, and founder’s name of major national and regional parties . ( Learn about parties in chronological order )
4. Current number of recognized National and State Parties in India.
1. Articles .
2. Appointment of governor .
3. Condition, eligibility , term , power ( including appointments made by him and ordinance and pardoning power ) , and functions of the Governor.
Tip :- Do a comparative study of the President and governor .
4. Veto power .
5. His role in bills .
13. State Government:
This section covers the Chief Minister, State Council of Ministers, Cabinet, State Legislatures, and Special Provisions for Certain States.
A) Chief Minister :
1. Appointment, Oath or Affirmation, Eligibility, and Tenure of the Chief Minister.
2. Study the relevant Articles in the Constitution that pertain to the office of the CM.
3. Powers and Functions of the CM, including their executive authority in the state.
4. Review the Departments/Ministries headed by the CM.
5. Understand the Relationship between the Governor and the CM, including the Articles governing their interactions.
B) State Council of Ministers and Cabinet:
1. Relevant Articles related to the State Council of Ministers and Cabinet.
2. Study the Appointment, Oath, Salary, and Composition of the Council of Ministers.
3. Understand the Differences between the Cabinet and the Council of Ministers at the state level.
C) State Legislature: Follow the same structure used for the Parliament i.e. Divide into two subtopics: Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha)
And Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad)
1. Know the states where a Legislative Council exists and the unique functions of each house in the state legislature.
D) Special Provisions for Certain States:
1. Study Articles 371 to 371-J under Part XXI of the Constitution, which outline the Special Provisions for Certain States (such as Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and others).
15. Political Parties (Regional and National):
1. Types of Political Parties
2. Criteria for Recognition :
A) Conditions required for a party to be recognized as a National Party.
B) Conditions for recognition as a State Party.
3. Key Information related to parties :
A) Memorize the year of formation, symbol, and founder’s name of major national and regional parties . ( Learn about parties in chronological order )
4. Current number of recognized National and State Parties in India.
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8. Fundamental Rights (FRs) :
1. Learn all the articles related to Fundamental Rights in chronological order.
2. Important facts and amendments related to FRs.
3. Understand the difference between "Equality before Law" and "Equal Protection of Laws."
4. Be familiar with the exceptions outlined in the Fundamental Rights.
5. Study the different types of writs (such as habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto, and certiorari) and their meanings.
6. Understand Articles 31A, 31B, and 31C (including the amendments related to these) along with Articles 33, 34, and 35.
7. Study landmark cases related to Fundamental Rights.
8. Know the rights outside Part III of the Constitution.
9. Review famous commentary on Fundamental Rights by legal scholars and political thinkers.
9. Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP):
1. Study the Articles related to DPSPs, categorized as Socialist, Gandhian, and Liberal-Intellectual Principles.
2. Review important facts and amendments related to DPSPs.
3. Understand the conflict/differences between DPSPs and Fundamental Rights .
4. Study landmark cases related to DPSPs.
5. Review famous commentary on the Directive Principles.
6. Learn about directives outside Part IV, such as Article 335, Article 350-A, and Article 351.
10. Fundamental Duties (FDs):
1. Amendments related to Fundamental Duties.
2. Learn the Articles related to Fundamental Duties .
11. Amendments:
1. Article 368 – Part XX of the Constitution, which details the procedure for amending the Constitution.
2. Understand the distinctions between:
A) Simple Majority
B) Special Majority
C) Absolute Majority, and other types of majorities used in the legislative process.
Review all constitutional amendments. However, if you are short on time, prioritize the following key amendments:
Amendments 1, 7, 10, 12, 13, 14, 22, 24, 36, 38, 39, 42, 44, 52, 61, 69, 73, 74, 86, 91, 99, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, and 106.
1. Learn all the articles related to Fundamental Rights in chronological order.
2. Important facts and amendments related to FRs.
3. Understand the difference between "Equality before Law" and "Equal Protection of Laws."
4. Be familiar with the exceptions outlined in the Fundamental Rights.
5. Study the different types of writs (such as habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto, and certiorari) and their meanings.
6. Understand Articles 31A, 31B, and 31C (including the amendments related to these) along with Articles 33, 34, and 35.
7. Study landmark cases related to Fundamental Rights.
8. Know the rights outside Part III of the Constitution.
9. Review famous commentary on Fundamental Rights by legal scholars and political thinkers.
9. Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP):
1. Study the Articles related to DPSPs, categorized as Socialist, Gandhian, and Liberal-Intellectual Principles.
2. Review important facts and amendments related to DPSPs.
3. Understand the conflict/differences between DPSPs and Fundamental Rights .
4. Study landmark cases related to DPSPs.
5. Review famous commentary on the Directive Principles.
6. Learn about directives outside Part IV, such as Article 335, Article 350-A, and Article 351.
10. Fundamental Duties (FDs):
1. Amendments related to Fundamental Duties.
2. Learn the Articles related to Fundamental Duties .
11. Amendments:
1. Article 368 – Part XX of the Constitution, which details the procedure for amending the Constitution.
2. Understand the distinctions between:
A) Simple Majority
B) Special Majority
C) Absolute Majority, and other types of majorities used in the legislative process.
Review all constitutional amendments. However, if you are short on time, prioritize the following key amendments:
Amendments 1, 7, 10, 12, 13, 14, 22, 24, 36, 38, 39, 42, 44, 52, 61, 69, 73, 74, 86, 91, 99, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, and 106.
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B) Ad hoc Committees :- Go through all the committee's given in the laxmikant.
Tip: Be sure to remember which parliamentary committee corresponds to which ministry or department in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
5. Cabinet :
1. Political Scientists' comments or statemente on the Cabinet .
2. Kitchen Cabinet .
3. Cabinet Committees .
4. Key facts related to cabinet like the word Cabinet appears only once in the Constitution under Article 352 related to Emergency provisions, as introduced by the 44th CAA, 1978 . Etc.
5. Difference Between Council of Ministers and Cabinet .
6. Articles related to the Council of Ministers and their appointment .
6. Prime Minister:
1. Tenure, Oath, Affirmation, and Appointment of the Prime Minister.
2. Relations of the Prime Minister with:
A) President
B) Cabinet
C) Council of Ministers
3. Articles related to PM .
4. Functions and Powers of the Prime Minister including legislative, executive, and administrative roles and appointment power.
5. Famous Commentary by political scientists on the office of the Prime Minister.
6. Ministries and Departments Headed by the Prime Minister .
8. Chronological Order of All Prime Ministers of India till now .
9. Read about deputy PMs as well .
7. President :
1. Election Method, Qualifications, Oath or Affirmation, and Tenure of the President.
2. Impeachment Process of the President.
3. Vacancy in the President’s Office: Procedure and succession.
4. Powers of the President:
A) Appointments made by the President.
B) Ordinance-making powers.
C) Emergency powers.
D) Pardoning power and related provisions.
E) Other power and functions of President
5. Veto Power of the President.
6. Articles Related to the President in the Constitution.
7. Role of the President in the budget process and bills, including assent and recommendations.
8. Famous Commentary on the office of the President by political thinkers.
9. Chronological Order of Presidents of India, from the first to the present.
Note: Though the Vice President is not explicitly mentioned in the syllabus, it is important to prepare for this topic in a similar manner to the President, focusing on:
1. Election Method and Qualifications of the Vice President.
2. Powers and Functions, especially as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
3. Articles Related to the Vice President.
4. Famous Commentary on the Vice President's office.
5. Chronological Order of Vice Presidents in India.
Tip: Be sure to remember which parliamentary committee corresponds to which ministry or department in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
5. Cabinet :
1. Political Scientists' comments or statemente on the Cabinet .
2. Kitchen Cabinet .
3. Cabinet Committees .
4. Key facts related to cabinet like the word Cabinet appears only once in the Constitution under Article 352 related to Emergency provisions, as introduced by the 44th CAA, 1978 . Etc.
5. Difference Between Council of Ministers and Cabinet .
6. Articles related to the Council of Ministers and their appointment .
6. Prime Minister:
1. Tenure, Oath, Affirmation, and Appointment of the Prime Minister.
2. Relations of the Prime Minister with:
A) President
B) Cabinet
C) Council of Ministers
3. Articles related to PM .
4. Functions and Powers of the Prime Minister including legislative, executive, and administrative roles and appointment power.
5. Famous Commentary by political scientists on the office of the Prime Minister.
6. Ministries and Departments Headed by the Prime Minister .
8. Chronological Order of All Prime Ministers of India till now .
9. Read about deputy PMs as well .
7. President :
1. Election Method, Qualifications, Oath or Affirmation, and Tenure of the President.
2. Impeachment Process of the President.
3. Vacancy in the President’s Office: Procedure and succession.
4. Powers of the President:
A) Appointments made by the President.
B) Ordinance-making powers.
C) Emergency powers.
D) Pardoning power and related provisions.
E) Other power and functions of President
5. Veto Power of the President.
6. Articles Related to the President in the Constitution.
7. Role of the President in the budget process and bills, including assent and recommendations.
8. Famous Commentary on the office of the President by political thinkers.
9. Chronological Order of Presidents of India, from the first to the present.
Note: Though the Vice President is not explicitly mentioned in the syllabus, it is important to prepare for this topic in a similar manner to the President, focusing on:
1. Election Method and Qualifications of the Vice President.
2. Powers and Functions, especially as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
3. Articles Related to the Vice President.
4. Famous Commentary on the Vice President's office.
5. Chronological Order of Vice Presidents in India.
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Strategy :-
1. Constituent Assembly :-
1. Key facts about the Constituent Assembly, such as its first demand, the person behind it, formation date, symbol, calligraphy artists, and the date of the constitution's adoption.
2. Composition of the Constituent Assembly.
3. Objective Resolution and its significance.
4. Major and minor committees within the Assembly, including their members and heads.
5. Expert Committee of the Congress, along with its members and chairman.
6. Hindi translation of the Constitution, along with the amendment related to it and article.
7. Comments on Indian constitution by Constituent assembly members .
2. Preamble:
1. Key terms in the Preamble and their meanings, including their chronological order.
2. Landmark cases related to the Preamble.
3. Amendments involving the Preamble.
4. Notable commentaries on the Preamble by prominent thinkers.
5. Important facts about the Preamble, such as its adoption date, and whether it is justiciable or non-justiciable.
Note :- Memorise the Parts and Schedule's of Indian Constitution .
3. Constitutional Provisions:
1. Articles and provisions related to Emergency .
2. Articles addressing the rights and welfare of SC and ST and institutions related to them .
3. Articles concerning women's reservation.
4. Environmental protection articles.
5. Articles related to judicial review .
6. Articles related to education, including fundamental rights and directive principles.
7. Articles on language and the recognition of languages.
8. Articles related to the UPSC and its functions.
Basically you have to read every article given in the Indian constitution under this topic " Constitutional Provision" . I just highlighted the important one's above .
4. Parliament: We will divide this topic into two sub-topics i.e. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
A) Lok Sabha :-
1. Composition and its alternative name.
2. Election Method and duration of loksabha.
3. Tenure, Oath or Affirmation, and Qualifications for becoming a Lok Sabha member.
4. Disqualification of Members : Reasons for disqualification.
5. Speaker and Deputy Speaker :
A) Chronological order of all speakers and dy speakers till now .
B) Tenure, election method of speaker , roles, powers, functions, and removal process.
6. Sessions of Lok Sabha: Overview of proceedings, including Question Hour, Zero Hour, Closure Motion, Adjournment Motion, etc.
7. Bills in Lok Sabha :-
A) Types of bills: Ordinary Bills, Money Bills, Financial Bills (include relevant Article numbers).
8. Funds :-
A) Consolidated Fund of India.
B) Public Accounts of India
C) Contingency Fund of India.
9. Annual Financial Statement :- Understanding the Budget process in Lok Sabha.
B) Rajya Sabha :-
1. Composition and its alternative name.
2. Election Method: How members are elected and the duration of their term.
3. Tenure, Oath or Affirmation, and Qualifications for becoming a Rajya Sabha member.
4. Chairman and Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha:
A) Chronological order of all chairman and dy chairman till now .
B) Tenure, election method, roles, powers, functions, and removal process.
5. Sessions: Similar to Lok Sabha; understand the differences regarding bills, including Money Bills, and the Budget.
6. Special Powers of Rajya Sabha.
Tip: Do a comparative study of both houses, noting where the Rajya Sabha holds equal status with the Lok Sabha and where it does not.
Additional Topics to Study :-
1. Joint Sitting of Both Houses - Key facts.
2. Parliament Amendment Methods :-
A) Simple Majority
B) Special Majority
C) Special Majority with the consent of half of all state legislatures.
3. Parliamentary Committees :- Standing Committees and Ad hoc Committees . Remember the tenure, formation, and total members from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in the committee's .
A) Standing Committees:
1. Financial Committee (important).
2. Departmental Standing Committees (important).
3. Committees to Inquire.
4. Committees to Scrutinize and Control.
5. Service Committees.
6. Committees related to the day-to-day business of the house.
1. Constituent Assembly :-
1. Key facts about the Constituent Assembly, such as its first demand, the person behind it, formation date, symbol, calligraphy artists, and the date of the constitution's adoption.
2. Composition of the Constituent Assembly.
3. Objective Resolution and its significance.
4. Major and minor committees within the Assembly, including their members and heads.
5. Expert Committee of the Congress, along with its members and chairman.
6. Hindi translation of the Constitution, along with the amendment related to it and article.
7. Comments on Indian constitution by Constituent assembly members .
2. Preamble:
1. Key terms in the Preamble and their meanings, including their chronological order.
2. Landmark cases related to the Preamble.
3. Amendments involving the Preamble.
4. Notable commentaries on the Preamble by prominent thinkers.
5. Important facts about the Preamble, such as its adoption date, and whether it is justiciable or non-justiciable.
Note :- Memorise the Parts and Schedule's of Indian Constitution .
3. Constitutional Provisions:
1. Articles and provisions related to Emergency .
2. Articles addressing the rights and welfare of SC and ST and institutions related to them .
3. Articles concerning women's reservation.
4. Environmental protection articles.
5. Articles related to judicial review .
6. Articles related to education, including fundamental rights and directive principles.
7. Articles on language and the recognition of languages.
8. Articles related to the UPSC and its functions.
Basically you have to read every article given in the Indian constitution under this topic " Constitutional Provision" . I just highlighted the important one's above .
4. Parliament: We will divide this topic into two sub-topics i.e. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
A) Lok Sabha :-
1. Composition and its alternative name.
2. Election Method and duration of loksabha.
3. Tenure, Oath or Affirmation, and Qualifications for becoming a Lok Sabha member.
4. Disqualification of Members : Reasons for disqualification.
5. Speaker and Deputy Speaker :
A) Chronological order of all speakers and dy speakers till now .
B) Tenure, election method of speaker , roles, powers, functions, and removal process.
6. Sessions of Lok Sabha: Overview of proceedings, including Question Hour, Zero Hour, Closure Motion, Adjournment Motion, etc.
7. Bills in Lok Sabha :-
A) Types of bills: Ordinary Bills, Money Bills, Financial Bills (include relevant Article numbers).
8. Funds :-
A) Consolidated Fund of India.
B) Public Accounts of India
C) Contingency Fund of India.
9. Annual Financial Statement :- Understanding the Budget process in Lok Sabha.
B) Rajya Sabha :-
1. Composition and its alternative name.
2. Election Method: How members are elected and the duration of their term.
3. Tenure, Oath or Affirmation, and Qualifications for becoming a Rajya Sabha member.
4. Chairman and Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha:
A) Chronological order of all chairman and dy chairman till now .
B) Tenure, election method, roles, powers, functions, and removal process.
5. Sessions: Similar to Lok Sabha; understand the differences regarding bills, including Money Bills, and the Budget.
6. Special Powers of Rajya Sabha.
Tip: Do a comparative study of both houses, noting where the Rajya Sabha holds equal status with the Lok Sabha and where it does not.
Additional Topics to Study :-
1. Joint Sitting of Both Houses - Key facts.
2. Parliament Amendment Methods :-
A) Simple Majority
B) Special Majority
C) Special Majority with the consent of half of all state legislatures.
3. Parliamentary Committees :- Standing Committees and Ad hoc Committees . Remember the tenure, formation, and total members from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in the committee's .
A) Standing Committees:
1. Financial Committee (important).
2. Departmental Standing Committees (important).
3. Committees to Inquire.
4. Committees to Scrutinize and Control.
5. Service Committees.
6. Committees related to the day-to-day business of the house.
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Types of questions NTA typically asks in the exam from the Indian Polity section :-
1. Chronological Order or Matching Questions :-
A) Based on Fundamental Rights, DPSP or other constitutional articles .
Example: Question Number 68 of CUET PG 2024, Question Number 83 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1).
B) Based on Presidents, Prime Ministers, or Lok Sabha Speakers :-
Example: Question Number 28 of CUET PG 2024.
C) Matching article numbers with their provisions :-
Example: Question 71 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 2), Question 36 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1).
D) Chronological or matching questions based on constitutional amendments :-
Example: Question 77 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1 and 2).
2. Questions on Bodies/Committees related to Panchayats, Elections, Reservation, and Centre-State Relations :-
Example: Question 60, 63 of CUET PG 2024, Question 50 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1).
3. Factual or Conceptual Questions on Parliament and state legislature:-
Example: Question Number 33, 43 of CUET PG 2024, Question Number 74 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 2), Question Number 42, 53 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1).
4. Statement / Reason-Assertion Based Questions :-
Example: Question Numbers 7, 35, 39 of CUET PG 2024, Question Number 44, 45, 57, 58, 80 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 2), Question Number 40, 65, 72 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1).
5. Questions on Historical Facts related to Indian Polity :-
Example: Question Number 15 of CUET PG 2024, Question Number 37 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 2), Question Number 32, 82 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1).
6. Direct Questions on Constitutional Articles, Bodies, Constituent Assembly, Preamble, etc :-
Example: Question Number 11 of CUET PG 2024, Question Number 68, 72, 100 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 2), Question Number 89 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1).
7. Questions on Books, Statements, or Commentaries by Prominent Thinkers, Prime Ministers, or Constituent Assembly Members :-
Example: Question Number 27, 43 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 2), Question Number 34 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1).
8. Questions based on High court and Supreme Court landmark judgements :-
Example: Question Number 28, 99 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 2), Question Number 43, 92 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1). Question Number 64 of CUET PG 2024 .
9. Fact-Based Questions on Various Topics from the Indian Polity :-
Example: Question Number 38, 40, 59, 60, 92 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 2), Question Number 26, 61, 80 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1).
Note :- Make sure to thoroughly read the entire chapter from Laxmikant's book. While it might be difficult to memorize every detail, aim to go through the chapter at least 2-3 times before attempting any mock tests. This will help you grasp the concepts better and remember more when it’s time for the mocks.
1. Chronological Order or Matching Questions :-
A) Based on Fundamental Rights, DPSP or other constitutional articles .
Example: Question Number 68 of CUET PG 2024, Question Number 83 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1).
B) Based on Presidents, Prime Ministers, or Lok Sabha Speakers :-
Example: Question Number 28 of CUET PG 2024.
C) Matching article numbers with their provisions :-
Example: Question 71 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 2), Question 36 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1).
D) Chronological or matching questions based on constitutional amendments :-
Example: Question 77 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1 and 2).
2. Questions on Bodies/Committees related to Panchayats, Elections, Reservation, and Centre-State Relations :-
Example: Question 60, 63 of CUET PG 2024, Question 50 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1).
3. Factual or Conceptual Questions on Parliament and state legislature:-
Example: Question Number 33, 43 of CUET PG 2024, Question Number 74 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 2), Question Number 42, 53 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1).
4. Statement / Reason-Assertion Based Questions :-
Example: Question Numbers 7, 35, 39 of CUET PG 2024, Question Number 44, 45, 57, 58, 80 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 2), Question Number 40, 65, 72 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1).
5. Questions on Historical Facts related to Indian Polity :-
Example: Question Number 15 of CUET PG 2024, Question Number 37 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 2), Question Number 32, 82 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1).
6. Direct Questions on Constitutional Articles, Bodies, Constituent Assembly, Preamble, etc :-
Example: Question Number 11 of CUET PG 2024, Question Number 68, 72, 100 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 2), Question Number 89 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1).
7. Questions on Books, Statements, or Commentaries by Prominent Thinkers, Prime Ministers, or Constituent Assembly Members :-
Example: Question Number 27, 43 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 2), Question Number 34 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1).
8. Questions based on High court and Supreme Court landmark judgements :-
Example: Question Number 28, 99 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 2), Question Number 43, 92 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1). Question Number 64 of CUET PG 2024 .
9. Fact-Based Questions on Various Topics from the Indian Polity :-
Example: Question Number 38, 40, 59, 60, 92 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 2), Question Number 26, 61, 80 of CUET PG 2023 (Shift 1).
Note :- Make sure to thoroughly read the entire chapter from Laxmikant's book. While it might be difficult to memorize every detail, aim to go through the chapter at least 2-3 times before attempting any mock tests. This will help you grasp the concepts better and remember more when it’s time for the mocks.
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