Drishti IAS Prelims Practice Series-I – Indian Constitution & Polity | 7th Edition

Comprehensive practice book for Indian Constitution and Polity
Includes 1900+ multiple-choice questions with detailed explanations
Questions are designed around the pattern of IAS, PCS, CDS, NDA, CAPF and NTA UGC-NET
Covers constitutional provisions, governance institutions, rights, duties, elections and amendments
Focuses on both factual provisions and their interpretation for better question-solving accuracy
7th Edition with questions from IAS Prelims 2026 included.

About this Book

Drishti Publications presents the 7th Edition of Prelims Practice Series-I – Indian Constitution & Polity, the first volume of a seven-book Prelims Practice Series. It has been developed to provide focused and intensive practice for one of the most important sections of the Civil Services Preliminary Examination.

The book contains 1900+ objective questions with answers and explanations, prepared by analysing the nature of previously asked questions as well as probable areas for upcoming examinations. The explanations help aspirants understand not only constitutional facts but also their meaning, application and interrelationship.

The content emphasises important examination approaches such as understanding the relationship between constitutional provisions and their interpretation, identifying similarities and differences among institutions and provisions, tracking permanent provisions with recent amendments, and maintaining an exam-oriented depth of study.

Table of Contents

1. Polity: An Introduction
2. The Journey of Indian Constitution
3. The Making of the Indian Constitution and Its Salient Features
4. Preamble of the Constitution
5. Union of India, Its Territory and Reorganisation of States
6. Citizenship
7. Fundamental Rights
8. Directive Principles of State Policy
9. Fundamental Duties
10. Executive
11. Judiciary
12. Legislature
13. Centre-State Relations
14. Administration of Union Territories
15. Special Provisions for Certain States
16. Language-Related Provisions
17. Emergency Provisions
18. Scheduled and Tribal Areas
19. Local Self-Government
20. Commissions / Councils / Tribunals
21. Elections, Voting Behaviour and Party System in India
22. Good Governance in India
23. Constitutional Amendments: At a Glance
24. Indian Constitution: General Aspects

Ideal for: UPSC Civil Services Prelims and aspirants preparing Indian Polity for IAS, PCS, CDS, NDA, CAPF, NTA UGC-NET and other competitive examinations.