The first result was a blog—"UPSC Free Library." A blue Google Drive link sat beneath a photo of a smiling civil servant. His finger hovered over the mouse. Click. A PDF loaded. Watermarked, but legible. Chapter 1: Historical Background.
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The book, now in its latest edition, covers various aspects of Indian polity, including the historical background of the Indian Constitution, the fundamental rights and duties of citizens, the three-tier system of government (Union, State, and Local), and the electoral process. Laxmikant's work provides a detailed analysis of the Indian Constitution, which is the foundation of the country's governance. A PDF loaded
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It includes the latest data on the number of States and Union Territories (reflecting the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Act).