The book "Indian Polity" by Laxmikanth is a comprehensive guide to the political system of India. It covers the following topics:
- The Constitution of India: This includes chapters on the history and evolution of the Constitution, its salient features, and the various amendments made to it.
- The Union Government: This covers the structure and functions of the President, the Vice President, the Prime Minister, and the Council of Ministers.
- The Parliament: This covers the structure and functions of the Lok Sabha (Lower House) and the Rajya Sabha (Upper House).
- The State Government: This covers the structure and functions of the Governor, the Chief Minister, and the Council of Ministers at the state level.
- The Judiciary: This covers the structure and functions of the Supreme Court, the High Courts, and the lower courts in the country.
- The Union Territories and the Local Governments: This covers the administrative structure and functions of the Union Territories and the local governments in the country.
- The Political Processes and Political Parties: This covers the various political processes in India, including elections, parties, and pressure groups.
- The Public Services: This covers the various public services in India, including the civil services, the police, and the armed forces.
- The Constitution and Social Justice: This covers the various provisions of the Constitution that ensure social justice and equality, including affirmative action and reservations.
- The Constitution and Directive Principles: This covers the Directive Principles of State Policy, which are the guiding principles for the Indian government to follow in the exercise of its powers.
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