Tomorrow’s Target
Complete the following appendices from Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth:
- Appendix 2 – Subjects of the Union, State, and Concurrent Lists
- Appendix 3 – Table of Precedence
- Appendix 4 – Constitutional Amendments at a Glance
How to Tackle It
Appendix 2 & 3 (Quick Glance Only)
- Use Appendix 2 to glance through which subjects are legislated by the Centre vs. States vs. both — e.g., Defence, Police, Education.
- Remember: Union laws override State laws in case of conflict.
- Skim the Table of Precedence to understand ceremonial ranking of dignitaries — President, Vice-President, PM, Governors, etc.
Appendix 4 (Read Carefully)
This is the most important. It provides a snapshot of key constitutional amendments. Some vital ones:
- 1st Amendment (1951): Expanded grounds for free speech restrictions; added Ninth Schedule.
- 42nd Amendment (1976): Added “Socialist,” “Secular,” “Integrity” to the Preamble; included Fundamental Duties; increased legislative tenures.
- 44th Amendment (1978): Restored democratic balances post-Emergency.
- 73rd & 74th Amendments (1992): Gave constitutional status to local governance—Panchayats and Municipalities.
- 101st Amendment (2016): Introduced GST Council.
- 103rd Amendment (2019): EWS reservation introduced.
- 106th Amendment (2023): Reserved one-third seats in legislatures for women.
Study Tips for Tomorrow
- Read swiftly through Appendices 2 and 3 — focus on recognizing rather than memorizing.
- Delve into Appendix 4 thoroughly — jot down key amendments, years, and impacts.
- Make flash notes or cards linking amendments to their essential features (year, purpose, effect).
✅ By completing this, you’ll gain a solid overview of constitutional evolution and structure — extremely useful for Prelims quick recall and Mains enrichment.