Welcome to the intriguing world of polity, where the intricate mechanisms of governance unfold. For aspirants gearing up for the UPSC examination, mastering the complexities of polity is indispensable. However, navigating through constitutional provisions, fundamental rights, and parliamentary procedures can often feel like an overwhelming task.
Fear not, for mnemonics are here to the rescue! Mnemonics, or memory aids, offer a systematic approach to retain and recall vast amounts of information effortlessly. In this blog post, we delve into the realm of polity, unveiling the power of mnemonics as a tool to decipher and comprehend the nuances of governance.
1. States have Legislative council
Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
Key word is “KUMB JATi “
K – Karnataka
U – Uttar Pradesh
M – Maharashtra
B – Bihar
J – Jammu and Kashmir
A – Andhra Pradesh
T – Telangana
2. Preamble
S3DR
“Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic”
Mnemonic: JLEF
“Justice, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity”
A sentence or phrase to help remember it better, like:
“Wow! People of India declared Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic, JLEF!”
3. Fundamental Right
Right to Equality (Article 14-18)
Mnemonic: E-DOUT
14: Equality
15: no Discrimination
16: equality of Opportunity
17: Untouchability abolished
18: Titles abolished
Right to Freedom (Article 19-22)
Mnemonic: S-OLEA
19: Speech
20: conviction for Offences
21: Life
21A: Education
22: Arrest and detention
Right against Exploitation (23-24)
Mnemonic: TC
23: no human Trafficking and bonded labor
24: no Child employment
Right to Freedom of Religion (25-28)
Mnemonic: P3ATE
25: Practice, Profess and Propagate one’s religion
26: manage religious Affairs
27: no Taxes for promotion of any religion
28: no religious Education in state run institutions
Cultural & Educational Rights (29-30)
Mnemonic: Minority Education
29: protection of rights of Minorities
30: rights of minorities to establish and administer Educational institutions
Rights to Constitutional Remedies (32-35)
Mnemonic: SAME
32: Supreme court writ
33: parliament powers to modify Armed forces rights
34: Martial law
35: legislation to bring these into Effect
4. Schedule of Indian Constitution
Mnemonic: TEARS OF OLD PM
T- TERRITORIES & STATES
E- EMOLUMENTS
A- AFFIRMATIONS & OATHS
R- RAJYA SABHA SEAT ALLOCATION
S- SCHEDULDED AREAS
O- OTHER TRIBAL AREAS
F- FEDERAL LIST
O- OFFICIAL LANGUAGES
L- LAND REFORMS
D- DEFECTION 52nd Amendment
P- PANCHAYATS
M- MUNICIPALITIES
5. Borrowed parts of Indian Constitution
From UK:
Mnemonic: Parle Bi-SCuit
- Pa – Parliamentary government
- R – The rule of law
- Le- Legislative Procedure
- Bi – Bicameralism
- Si – Single Citizenship
From US:
Mnemonic: President Needs Fund for Removal of Present Vice-President & Judges in the USA
- President – President of India
- Fund – Fundamental Rights
- Removal – Impeachment of the President, Removal of Supreme Court & High Court Judges
- PREsent – PREamble
- Vice-president – Post of Vice-president
- Judges – Independence of judiciary, Judicial review
Canada Constitution
Mnemonic: Can I Know Feds Address
- Can – Canada
- Feds – Federation with a strong centre
- Add – Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
- Ress – Residuary power to the Centre
Remembering the Types of Writs
Mnemonic: CPM Head Quarters
- ‘C’ for Certiorari
- ‘P’ for Prohibition
- ‘M’ for Mandamus
- ‘H’ for Habeus Corpus
- ‘Q’ for Quo Warranto