Political Science - (NIOS) pdf

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Study Material for Gov. Exam

:: Political Science ::

 

 

 

 

 

Sr. Secondary Courses: (English Medium)

MODULE 1 : Individual and The State

• Lesson 1 - Meaning and Scope of Political Science
• Lesson 2 - Nation and State
• Lesson 3 - Distinction between Society, Nation, State and Government
• Lesson 4 - Major Political Theories

MODULE 2 : Aspects of the Constitution of India

• Lesson 5 - Preamble and the Salient Features of the Constitution of India
• Lesson 6 - Fundamental Rights
• Lesson 7 - Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties
• Lesson 8 - Indian Federal System
• Lesson 9 - Emergency Provisions

MODULE 3 : Structure of Government

• Lesson 10 - Union Executive
• Lesson 11 - Parliament of India
• Lesson 12 - Supreme Court of India
• Lesson 13 - Executive in the States
• Lesson 14 - State Legislature
• Lesson 15 - High Courts and Subordinate Courts
• Lesson 16 - Local Government:Urban and Rural

MODULE 4 : Democracy at Work

• Lesson 17 - Universal Adult Franchise and The Methods of Representation
• Lesson 18 - Electoral System in India
• Lesson 19 - National Political Parties
• Lesson 20 - Regionalism and Regional Parties
• Lesson 21 - Public Opinion and Pressure Groups

MODULE 5 : Major Contemporary Issues

• Lesson 22 - Communalism, Caste and Reservations
• Lesson 23 - Environmental Awareness
• Lesson 24 - Good Governance
• Lesson 25 - Human Rights

 

MODULE 6 : India and the World

• Lesson 26 - India's Foreign Policy
• Lesson 27 - India's Relations with USA and Russia
• Lesson 28 - India and its Neighbours : China, Pakistan and Sri Lanka

Optional MODULE 1 : World Order and the United Nations

• Lesson 29 - Contemporary World Order
• Lesson 30 - The United Nations
• Lesson 31 - United Nations Peace Activities
• Lesson 32 - United Nations and Economic and Social Development

Optional Module (Choose any one of the following two)

Optional MODULE 2 : Administrative System in India

• Lesson 33 - Public service Commission
• Lesson 34 - Administrative Machinery at The Centre, States and District Levels
• Lesson 35 - Political Executive and Bureaucracy
• Lesson 36 - Public Grievances and Redressal Machinery

Question Paper Design

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