The systematic study of power, governance, and the institutions that shape our lives comes under the ambit of political science. Far beyond just following elections, it is about understanding the ‘rules of the game’ that dictate how resources are shared and how society functions smoothly. This subject is related to political philosophy, or the general issues of method and justification raised by political concepts and theories, political economy, and aspects of sociology.

Meticulous efforts have been made to discuss various aspects of the subject briefly but effectively, leaving out no relevant details and highlighting important features. Ideal for self-assessment and for enlarging one’s knowledge base, this book would help aspirants in preparing for examinations that have both multiple-choice and descriptive questions on similar subjects, such as UGC-NET/JRF, SET, college examinations, UPSC/State Civil Services (GS and Optional Papers), and other competitive examinations.

Some Salient Features

• Equipped with concise information units presenting various topics relating to the subject
• Based on a wide range of multiple-choice questions (MCQs), encompassing almost all the topics related to the subject
• Inclusive of ten Practice Sets covering every aspect of the subject and reflecting recent exam trends in content and format
• Furnished with previous years’ solved question papers of UGC-NET/JRF examination (2021 to 2026)
• Provided with Political Terminology, Constitution of India at a Glance, and a List of Amendments to the Constitution of India in the Appendices Section