Social and Political life

This chapter discusses the concept of diversity in India. It explains the different forms of diversity: linguistic, regional, religious, and gender. We will understand how diversity can be perceived as a resource and not a problem.

In this chapter, the aspirants will be introduced to the meaning of democracy, its types, systems of democracy, and Indian democracy. The fundamental rights and the principles related to Indian democracy are explained briefly.

This chapter elaborates on the government and its functions. It discusses the state and its role, the components of the Indian government, comparison between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, and so on.

In this chapter, we will learn about the Constitution. We will know about the preamble, unique features of the Indian Constitution, and some information about parliamentary democracy.

This chapter sheds light on the study of gender. Various perspectives of sex and gender, the definition and meaning of gender socialization, and some facts related to gender and religion and gender and polity are all explained.

This chapter deals with livelihood. The candidates will be introduced to rural livelihood facts consisting of farming, animal husbandry, centrally sponsored projects, and urban livelihood. It also discusses the government's role in urban development.