Summary of 24 MUST Watch Polity Questions | Polity MCQs for UPSC & SSC by Parcham Classes

Summary of "24 MUST Watch Polity Questions | Polity MCQs for UPSC & SSC by Parcham Classes"

This video is a comprehensive session on important Polity multiple-choice questions (MCQs) relevant for competitive exams like UPSC and SSC. The instructor from Parcham Classes reviews a curated set of 24 key questions drawn from various exams, focusing on constitutional provisions, amendments, schedules, and important articles of the Indian Constitution. The session also includes explanations about the origins of various constitutional features, significant amendments, and their implications.

Main Ideas and Concepts Covered

• Sources of Indian Constitutional Provisions:
  • Independence of Judiciary borrowed from the Constitution of Canada.
  • Concept of Republic from the United States.
  • Concurrent List from Australia.
  • Advisory Jurisconsults of the Supreme Court from Canada.
  • Preamble language from Australia; content inspired by USA and Nehru’s Objective Resolution.
  • Procedure Established by Law from Japan; Due Process of Law from USA.
• Important Articles and Their Provisions:
  • Article 355: Duty of Union Government to protect states from external aggression.
  • Article 356: President’s Rule.
  • Articles 352-360: Emergency provisions.
  • Article 226: Writ jurisdiction of High Courts (broader than Supreme Court’s writ jurisdiction).
  • Article 32: Writ jurisdiction of Supreme Court.
  • Article 76: Attorney General of India.
  • Article 50: Separation of Judiciary from Executive (part of the basic structure).
  • Article 80: Composition of Council of States (Rajya Sabha).
  • Article 371: Special provisions for Maharashtra and Gujarat.
  • Article 395: Last article of the original Constitution, related to laws inherited from Britain.
  • Article 51a: Fundamental duties (including duty to provide education).
• Constitutional Amendments:
  • 42nd Amendment (1976): Added the words "Secular," "Socialist," and "Integrity" to the Preamble.
  • 52nd Amendment (1985): Added the 10th Schedule related to anti-defection.
  • 73rd Amendment (1992): Added Part IX related to Panchayats.
  • 74th Amendment (1992): Added Part IXA related to Municipalities.
  • 86th Amendment (2002): Made Right to Education a fundamental right (Article 21A), modified Article 45, and added the 11th fundamental duty.
• Schedules of the Constitution:
  • 9th Schedule: Land reforms (added by 1st Amendment Act, 1951).
  • 10th Schedule: Anti-defection law (added by 52nd Amendment Act, 1985).
  • 11th Schedule: Panchayats (added by 73rd Amendment Act, 1992).
  • 12th Schedule: Municipalities (added by 74th Amendment Act, 1992).
• Lists in the Seventh Schedule:
  • Union List includes standard weights and measures, banking, post and telegraph.
  • State List includes intoxicating liquors and betting & gambling.
  • Concurrent List includes subjects like public health and sanitation.
  • Some questions about classification of subjects (e.g., CBI’s list) are left for viewers to answer.
• Other Key Points:
  • Planning Commission replaced by NITI Aayog in 2015.
  • Distinction between Article 2 (admission/establishment of new states) and Article 3 (alteration of existing states).
  • Fundamental Rights are under Part III of the Constitution.
  • DPSP (Directive Principles of State Policy) are under Part IV.
  • The concept of "rule of law" and bicameral legislature borrowed from Britain.
  • Fundamental Rights borrowed from the USA’s Bill of Rights.
• Interactive Elements:
  • The instructor encourages viewers to answer certain questions (e.g., about the CBI’s constitutional list) in the comment section.
  • Requests feedback and reviews of the series.
• Additional Information About Parcham Classes:
  • Promotion of SSC General Awareness course covering Polity, History, Economy, Geography, Science, and Static GK.
  • Availability of recorded lectures, PDFs, live doubt clearing, previous year questions, and mock tests.
  • Separate courses available for Polity, Economy, and History.

Methodology / Instructional Approach

• Present MCQs with multiple-choice options.
• Explain the correct answer with reference to constitutional articles, amendments, or schedules.
• Provide historical and comparative context (e.g., sources of Indian constitutional features).
• Highlight important constitutional amendments and their significance.
• Encourage learner participation through comment section questions.
• Use repetition and cross-referencing to reinforce learning.
• Link constitutional provisions to their practical implications in governance and law.

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