New IGNOU EPS-02/12/BPSE-212 Help Book Government and Politics in India in English – BA Political Science Latest Edition Guide and Study Material.

Block 1 – Historical Background
The Consequences of Colonialism
Responses of Indian Society
National Movement
Emergence of New Classes

Block 2 – Philosophy of Indian Constitution
The Making of Indian Constitution
Basic Features
Vision of Social Transformation
Rights and Citizenship

Block 3 – Institutional Framework
What it means to be a Parliamentary Democracy?
Legislature
Executive
Judiciary
Bureaucracy in India

Block 4 – Federalism in India
Nature of Indian Federalism
Special Provisions for North-East India, J&K, etc.
Issues in Conflict and Cooperation in India Federalism
Autonomy Movements and State Reorganisation in India
Local Self-Government Institutions: Rural and Urban

Block 5 – Party System and Elections in India
Nature of Party System in India
National and Regional Parties
Elections
Caste, Class and Politics in India
Coalition Politics

Block 6 – Social and Political Movements in India
Women
Dalits
Tribals
Environment
Workers and Peasants

Block 7 – Context of Indian State
Globalisation and Liberalisation
Secularism and Communal Challenge
Democracy in Search of Equality
Crime, Repression and Terror in Indian Politics