Polity 360° Mastery – UPSC, State PSC & SSC Ready

⚖️ Polity – Topic Overview

The Indian Polity section plays a vital role in all TNPSC exams — Group I, II, IIA, IV, and VAO. It tests a candidate’s understanding of the Indian Constitution, governance systems, citizen rights, and administrative frameworks. Mastery of Polity helps aspirants build strong awareness of how the country is structured and functions politically.

This module offers well-structured notes, charts, and summaries, helping learners grasp foundational principles and important articles with clarity and speed.

🔹 Introduction to Indian Constitution

Learn how India’s supreme legal document was created and structured.

Topics include:

Making of the Constitution

Constituent Assembly and Drafting Committee

Salient features of the Indian Constitution

Sources of the Constitution

🔹 Preamble, Citizenship, and Fundamental Rights

Understand the core values and rights granted to every citizen.

Topics include:

Preamble: Keywords and significance

Citizenship: Acquisition, termination, dual citizenship

Fundamental Rights and Duties

Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)

🔹 Union Government

Explore the central structure and powers of governance.

Topics include:

President: Powers, election, impeachment

Vice President and Prime Minister

Council of Ministers and Cabinet

Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha – powers and procedures

Attorney General and Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)

🔹 State Government

Understand the structure and function of state-level administration.

Topics include:

Governor: Powers and appointment

Chief Minister and State Council of Ministers

State Legislature: Legislative Assembly and Council

Advocate General

🔹 Judiciary System

Grasp the hierarchy and powers of the Indian judiciary.

Topics include:

Supreme Court: Composition, powers, and jurisdiction

High Courts and Subordinate Courts

Judicial review and independence

Public Interest Litigation (PIL)

🔹 Centre-State Relations

Study the balance of power and responsibilities between Union and States.

Topics include:

Legislative, Administrative, and Financial Relations

Inter-State Council

Role of Governor in Centre-State coordination

🔹 Elections and Political System

Understand how Indian democracy functions.

Topics include:

Election Commission of India: Powers and structure

Electoral reforms and voting systems

Political parties and their recognition

Anti-defection law

🔹 Local Self-Government

Focus on grassroots governance models.

Topics include:

Panchayati Raj System (73rd Amendment)

Urban Local Bodies (74th Amendment)

Structure and functions of Gram Panchayats, Municipalities, and Corporations

🔹 Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies

Understand key institutions that uphold democracy and accountability.

Topics include:

UPSC, State Public Service Commissions

Election Commission, Finance Commission, CAG

Lokpal, NHRC, NITI Aayog

🔹 Polity of Tamil Nadu (TNPSC-Specific)

Special focus on the administrative structure of Tamil Nadu.

Topics include:

State government structure

District administration

State Election Commission

Tamil Nadu’s legislative process

Welfare schemes and initiatives

📘 Ideal For:

TNPSC Group I, II, IIA, IV, and VAO aspirants

Students seeking conceptual clarity of Indian governance

Competitive exams requiring Constitution and political system knowledge