This book comprises both the syllabus of 3rd and 4th semester of BA Political Science which is written by Rabinder Nath Duggal and A K Duggal. Moreover, published by Duggal Publishing House, a publishing house who is famous for providing us the best political science book. 

• serving a dual purpose in one copy meaning can be used for both 3rd and 4th semester
• direct based on the syllabus PU Chandigarh
• notes for short answers are given
• exam related questions are discussed
• latest previous year question of at least two year are attached
• enriched the understanding of the working of the Indian Political System

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The 3rd semester content on the paper Indian Government and Politics are as follows:

                                                          CONTENT

Unit-I

1. Basic Features of Indian Constitution.

2. Preamble and its perceptions.

3. Indian Federalism- Meaning & its features.

4. Centre State Relations (Legislative, Administrative & Financial)

Unit-II

1. Fundamental Rights (Art14-Art 32)- Meaning, Explanation, Criticism & Importance.

2. Fundamental Duties- Meaning, Explanation, Evaluation (Criticism & Importance).

3. Directive Principals of State Policy (Art 36- Art 51)- Liberal, Socialist, International, GandhianMeaning, Explanation, Sanctions, Criticism & Importance

Unit-III

1. President : Election, powers, position and changing role.

2. Parliament : Composition, powers and role.

3. Cabinet – a) Parliamentary features b) Prime Minister : Election, powers, position and changing role.

4. Supreme Court : Composition, powers & Judicial Review.

Unit-IV

1. Governor : Appointment, powers and role.

2. State Legislature : Composition, powers and role of Legislative Assembly/Vidhan Sabha.

3. Council of Ministers and Chief Minister : Election, powers, position and role.

4. High Court : Composition, powers and its role. 

 The content of 4th semester on the paper Indian Politics are unfolded below:                                          

Unit-I

1. Nature of party system in India : A critical evaluation.

2. National Political Parties [Indian National Congress, BJP, CPI, CPI(M), BSP] : Ideology, Policy and Programmes

3. Regional Political Parties (SAD, DMK, AIDMK) : Ideology, Policy and Programme.

Unit-II

1. The Election Commission : A critical evaluation and electoral reforms in India.

2. Pressure Groups in Indian Politics- Types & Role

3. Voting Behaviour in India – its Determinants.

Unit-III

1. Emerging Trends in Indian Politics.

2. Role of Caste, Religion in Indian Politics.

3. Regionalism in Indian Politics-its causes & impact.

Unit-IV

1. Basic principles and determinants of Indian Foreign Policy.

2. Non-alignment : Meaning and Nature.

3. Non-alignment Movement- its Relevance

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