Political science is a vast subject related to the ideas, values, and theories basic to the principles that guide the making of laws, administration, and executive acts of government in internal and international matters; political philosophy or the general issues of method and justification raised by political concepts and theories; political economy; and aspects of sociology. Sincere endeavour has been made to discuss various aspects of the subject briefly but effectively, leaving out no relevant detail, and highlighting important features. Wide reading and painstaking research have formed the basis of the work.

Some Highlights

• Concise information units present various topics relating to the subject after careful research and consultation of standard texts and recent works.
• A wide range of multiple-choice questions encompassing all the topics of political science has been incorporated.
• A set of ten practice tests covering every aspect of the subject and reflecting recent exam trends in content and format has been included.
• For practice and self-assessment, solved question papers of UGC-NET/JRF examination from 2021 to 2024 have been incorporated along with detailed explanatory notes.
• The book is ideal for self-assessment and for enlarging one’s knowledge base. It would help aspirants in preparing for examinations that have both multiple-choice and descriptive questions on similar subjects in examinations such as UGC-NET/JRF, SET, colleges, and other competitive examinations. Moreover, a brief and chapter-wise review of the subject could prove useful for the Civil Services Mains optional paper.
• The Appendices section consists of Political Terminology, Constitution of India at a Glance, and A List of Amendments to the Constitution of India.