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Top Reviews for our Indian Polity
P. Bharathi, IAS, Chief Electoral Officer, Gujarat
This book is a good effort at highlighting the important features of the Indian Constitution. Each aspect is fully discussed, and coloured portions catch your eye to focus on special facts. The discussion of topics of political interest that occupy the public mind gives a different dimension and value to the book. It is a book worth reading to get the nuances of the Constitution with thorough understanding of the Indian political system.
Dr D.S. Ratnam, IRS, Commissioner of Income Tax, Ahmedabad
The comprehensive coverage of the Constitution of India in this book is lucid and systematic. There are interesting details and up-to-date facts. The discussion of topics relevant to the political system adds to the overall worth of the book. And the language has been kept simple, making it all easy to understand.
Dr Rajendra C. Jagtap, IDES, CEO, Mhow Cantonment Board, Madhya Pradesh
Spectrum's Indian Polity is exhaustive and well researched. It covers not just the Indian Constitution but also its working and development over the years in the context of the political system in India. Compilation of information, especially in the chapters on separation of powers, statutory and regulatory bodies, and the working of the Indian Constitution, will be very helpful for students as well as academicians. The flow of the language is easy to understand and the discussion columns at the end of chapters enhance the book's relevance today. Perhaps, there could have been more discussion of topics in the chapter on Federalism and a critical analysis of how the local government is actually working in India. Overall, I can say that it's been long since such a comprehensive compilation of information on Indian Polity in a single book has been available.
V. Palanichamy, IIS, ADG (Region) PIB & CBC, Kerala
This is an excellent book designed to give a thorough understanding of Indian Polity and its dynamics. The book provides precise, systematic, and practical explanations on various aspects of Indian Polity. The special feature of the book is that issues of topical interest are discussed at the end of each chapter. Besides being useful for preliminary and mains, the comprehensive and analytical approach of the book makes it very useful for preparation for the Personality Test of the Civil Services Examination. In a nutshell, it is a must-read book on Indian polity for aspirants preparing for any competitive exams.
Mamta Yadav IAS (AGMUT: 2021) Additional Deputy Commissioner Roing, Lower Dibang Valley District
Precise, well-researched, relevant, comprehensive. These are some of the features of Spectrum’s ‘Indian Polity’ that stood out for me. All the topics of Indian polity are covered in the book in a detailed manner. The Discussion part given at the end of each chapter is very useful for Mains answer writing. The Supreme Court Judgments, Quotations of Important Political Thinkers, examples from history, etc., make the book very helpful for note making and answer writing.
Aspirants are usually aware of only Spectrum’s ‘A Brief History of Modern India’ but they should give a chance to their other books as well, especially this book on Indian polity.
I am sure this will also become a favourite of UPSC aspirants.
Nithila Priyanthi AIR 143, UPSC CSE 2023
Spectrum’s Indian Polity is another interesting venture of the Spectrum Books Pvt. Ltd. for CSE aspirants. The content is drafted with a logical coherance, in a legible format and simple language. The laconic points together with historical background make the subject easier to grasp. The tables provide prelims-ready content. The thoroughly analysed discussions at the end of each chapter can act as fodder for mains. The features of the Constitution are made explicit via an exam centric lens in this book. I myself had been the reader of the renowned Spectrum’s Brief History of Modern India. Spectrum’s Indian Polity would prove to be another must-read for aspirants on their CSE journey.
Readers’ Reviews for our Books…
The books from Spectrum Books Pvt. Ltd. formed the backbone of my preparation. What made them invaluable was their blend of conceptual clarity and exam-centric focus. They didn’t just help me clear the exam—they made me a better thinker and analyst. I owe a significant part of my success in UPSC 2022 and 2024 to them.
Sarveshwar Yaduvanshi (IRS, UPSC CSE 2022 & 2024)
A Brief History of Modern India was the cornerstone of my Modern Indian History preparation. Spectrum’s narrative is concise yet comprehensive, ideal for Prelims and equally useful for Mains. I made it a habit to revise the freedom struggle section multiple times, and the chronology-based approach made retention much easier. The post-1857 reform movements and nationalist phases were particularly useful for writing crisp answers in GS Paper I.
Sarveshwar Yaduvanshi (IRS, UPSC CSE 2022 & 2024)
Essay preparation often feels abstract, but An Approach to Philosophical Essays gave structure to my philosophical essays. The wide range of topics, along with their contextual treatment, helped me balance theory with real-life examples. In CSE 2024, I wrote a philosophical essay which scored significantly higher, thanks to my regular practice with the themes and formats presented in this book.
Sarveshwar Yaduvanshi (IRS, UPSC CSE 2022 & 2024)
Solved Papers of 13 Years (2011–2023): General Studies Paper I: Solving previous years’ papers was non-negotiable in my strategy. This compilation helped me analyse trends, eliminate guesswork, and understand the examiner’s pattern. I practised this book repeatedly, especially before Prelims 2024.
Sarveshwar Yaduvanshi (IRS, UPSC CSE 2022 & 2024)
A strong grasp of polity is essential, and Spectrum’s Indian Polity: The Constitutional Framework and Topical Issues fully became my bible after reading Laxmikanth. What set it apart was its focus on contemporary issues and integration with constitutional principles. It helped me frame Mains answers with both static and dynamic perspectives. For the Indian polity section in the interview, this book gave me the confidence to tackle practical questions on constitutional governance.
Sarveshwar Yaduvanshi (IRS, UPSC CSE 2022 & 2024)
Developments in Science & Technology: For UPSC Civil Services (Mains & Prelims): Science and Tech often feels daunting due to its dynamic nature, but this book made it manageable. It covered contemporary developments in AI, space tech, biotech, and environment in a lucid manner. During CSE 2022 and 2024 Mains, questions on deep tech, digital governance, and renewable energy could be answered from notes derived from this book.
Sarveshwar Yaduvanshi (IRS, UPSC CSE 2022 & 2024)
I studied “Brief History of Modern India” published by the Spectrum Books. I utilised it for the preparation of Modern History in UPSC CSE Prelims and Mains. I found the book very helpful. The language of the book is very lucid. For Prelims part of the examination, it played a great role specially in factual questions. The flow of the book is such that it gives a timeline-based events in the beginning and then explains the specific themes as well.
Vibhor Bhardwaj AIR 19, UPSC CSE 2024
“Modern History by Spectrum has been my eternal companion on this journey of UPSC. The book provides valuable insights into the modern era of India and its struggle for independence. Its ability to cover the vast syllabus of modern India into compact book has been a life saver for many students like me.”
Smit Panchal AIR 30, UPSC CSE 2024
“I referred Modern Indian History by Spectrum along with NCERT’s across my three UPSC attempts to prepare modern history for GS1. The book offers a comprehensive coverage of the entire modern history syllabus. Its emphasis on conceptual clarity as well as factual knowledge proved invaluable for both the prelims and mains examinations.”
Utkarsh Yadav AIR 32, UPSC CSE 2024
“Rajiv Ahir Sir’s A Brief History of Modern India from Spectrum Books has been an indispensable part of my UPSC journey. The book presents complex historical developments in a clear, concise, and structured manner — making it ideal not just for first-time learners but also for quick revision closer to the exam. Its focus on exam-relevant themes, events, and personalities helped me internalize Modern Indian History with confidence. I wholeheartedly recommend it to every serious aspirant.”
Kshitij Aditya Sharma AIR 58, UPSC CSE 2024
Brief History of Modern India by Spectrum is the book which every aspirant refers to in their preparation stage. I also relied completely on it for Prelims as well as Mains preparation. It is easy to read and revise for last-minute preparation. Even the books on polity and science & technology are good which can be referred by aspirants for one-stop solution. I would like to show gratitude to the publications as a whole for their unsolicited support to me.
Saichaitanya Jadhav AIR 68, UPSC CSE 2024
The Spectrum’s Brief History of Modern India has been my go to source for modern India and each chapter is provided with concise summary for quick and effective revision that saves a lot of time before exam.
Keshaw Garg AIR 496, UPSC CSE 2024
