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Polity and the Constitution – UPSC GS2
This module of the GS Paper 2: Polity, Governance, Social Justice & IR course covers making of the constitution, rights, institutions. It has 4 study lessons and a 28-question practice quiz. Free lessons can be read in full; premium lessons show a preview.
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1. Making of the Constitution and the Preamble
Free 8 minThe Constituent Assembly was formed under the Cabinet Mission Plan (1946). Its members were elected indirectly by the provincial assemblies. First meeting: 9 December 1946. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was its permanent president. The Objectives Resolution…
2. Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles and Duties
Premium 7 minWrits: habeas corpus (produce the body – against illegal detention), mandamus (we command – perform a duty), prohibition (stop a lower court), certiorari (quash an order), quo warranto (by what authority). The Supreme Court issues…
3. Parliament, the Executive, the Judiciary and Federalism
Premium 8 minPresident (Art. 52): elected by an electoral college of the elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the elected members of State Legislative Assemblies (including Delhi and Puducherry). Removed by impeachment (Art. 61). Vice-President…
4. Constitutional and Statutory Bodies
Premium 8 minThese bodies keep democracy fair: they conduct elections, audit public money, recruit civil servants and share taxes. Constitutional bodies are created by the Constitution itself. Statutory bodies are created by an Act of Parliament. Some…
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