1 Constitution and Polity 68 PYQs
- 1.1 Indian Constitution — historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 24 PYQs
- 1.2 Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States. 15 PYQs
- 1.3 Role of the Finance Commission in Centre-State financial relations. 7 PYQs
- 1.4 Separation of powers, dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. 6 PYQs
- 1.5 Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with other major democratic countries. 2 PYQs
- 1.6 Parliament and State legislatures — structure, functioning and conduct of business. 7 PYQs
- 1.7 Structure, organisation and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary. 1 PYQ
- 1.8 Salient features of the Representation of the People's Act. 6 PYQs
2 Governance and Welfare 35 PYQs
- 2.1 Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors. 9 PYQs
- 2.2 Development processes — role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations. 6 PYQs
- 2.3 Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population. 5 PYQs
- 2.4 Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector services. 7 PYQs
- 2.5 Important aspects of governance — Transparency and accountability, e-governance applications. 6 PYQs
- 2.6 Role of Civil Services in a democracy. 2 PYQs
3 International Relations 26 PYQs
- 3.1 India and its relationship with neighbouring countries. 6 PYQs
- 3.2 Bilateral, regional and Global groupings and agreements involving India. 7 PYQs
- 3.3 Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India's interests. 7 PYQs
- 3.4 Important International Institutions, Agencies — their structure, mandate and functioning. 3 PYQs
- 3.5 Current affairs and events of Regional, National and International importance. 3 PYQs