We’re kicking off our Indian Polity journey with one of the most trusted resources for UPSC — Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth.
This book is a must-read for both Prelims and Mains aspirants.
Target for the Day
* Complete Chapter 1 — Historical Background
✅ Why This Chapter Matters
The Historical Background chapter is small but extremely high-value for UPSC.
Here’s why you cannot skip it:
🏛 Provides the foundation of constitutional governance in India — concepts that appear throughout Polity.
📌 UPSC often asks 1–2 direct questions from this chapter.
📜 Covers key constitutional acts:
- Regulating Act, 1773
- Pitt’s India Act, 1784
- Charter Acts (1833, 1853)
- Government of India Acts (1858, 1935)
📝 Study Strategy
- Read Slowly & Carefully – Every line here is important; don’t skim.
- Highlight Key Dates & Acts – Focus on years, provisions, and changes introduced.
- Make Concise Notes on:
- Regulating Act, Pitt’s Act, Charter Acts
- Government of India Acts (1858, 1935)
- Early provisions related to citizenship and governance