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Seamlessly integrating the pre-independence Indian national movement with the updated political developments of post-independent India (upto the recent NITI Aayog), Essentials of Polity and Governance in India traverses India�s fascinating political journey in a carefully structured, calibrated and sequential manner. Prepared by an eminent author with decades of teaching and writing experience, the book is a wholesome updated reference on topics related to India�s political and constitutional developments. For aspirants appearing in the civil services and various other competitive examinations, this is a ready reference manual that would immensely support their preparation. Salient Features Covers key events and landmarks in India�s political journey from the British era upto the Modi government Introductory section on Indian National Movement Events updated upto the recent Niti Aayog and the 99th Amendment Act (NJAC Bill) 700 MCQs with select explanatory notes PART I : INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT Key topics covered Indian Nationalism: Moderates and Extremists Home Rule Movement Non-Cooperation and Civil Disobedience Mountbatten Plan and the transfer of power Part II: INDIAN POLITY AND GOVERNANCE Key topics covered The framing of the Constitution of India (Source, Process, Structure, Features etc) Legislature, Executive and Judiciary Concept of Federalism Urban-Rural Administration (Panchayati Raj) Statutory Commissions and Functionaries Public Policies 99th Amendment Act, NITI AayogAbout the Author N. D. Arora is formerly Associate Professor, PGDAV College, University of Delhi. A popular author with over a dozen books, Dr Arora has 40 years of teaching experience.