HPAS MAINS SYLLABUS & BOOKS [ GENERAL STUDIES-II ] [ UNIT–I ]

GENERAL STUDIES-II

UNIT–I

SUB UNIT–1

• Constitution of India: Historical underpinning, evolution, salient features.
• Significant provisions including Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Duties
• Amending process and important Constitutional Amendments and theory of basic structure

Books for Sub Unit-1

• Indian Polityby M. Laxmikanth / Bharat Ki Rajvyavastha
• Introductionto the Constitution of India by Durgadas Basu
• IAS Mains General Studies Paper 2

SUB UNIT-2

• Parliament and State legislatures, Structure, Organization and functioning of the Union and State Executive and the Judiciary
• Functions and responsibilities of Union and States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up-to local level and challenges therein
• Salient features of the Representation of People's Act
• Appointments to various constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various constitutional bodies in India

Books for Sub Unit-2

• Indian Polityby M. Laxmikanth / Bharat Ki Rajvyavastha
• Introductionto the Constitution of India by Durgadas Basu
• Polity,Constitution and Governance in India by Unique

SUB UNIT-3

• Reorganization and politics of statehood
• Development of political parties, major Political parties and their support base and performance in the Assembly and Parliamentary elections in Himachal Pradesh
• Politics of sub-regionalism and pressure groups in the State
• Structure, organization and functioning of Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi- Judicial bodies in Himachal Pradesh

Books for Sub Unit-3

• Jag Mohan Balokhra
• Mian Goverdhan Singh  or  Dr. Rajender Attri

Note:— All the topics / subjects covered under SUB UNIT-3 are relevant to the State of Himachal Pradesh.