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Vision IAS Prelims Test Series 2026 – Test 9 (Indian Constitution & Political System) PDF | Syllabus, Topics & References

The Vision IAS All India GS Prelims Test Series 2026 moves ahead with Test 9, scheduled for 17 August 2025, focusing on Indian Constitution & Political System.
This test covers the historical evolution of the Indian Constitution, political systems, significant provisions, judiciary structure, and related current affairs (January–February 2025). Designed to assess both conceptual clarity and factual accuracy, it helps aspirants develop a solid foundation for polity questions in UPSC Prelims and Mains.

🧾 Test 9 Overview

Details	Information
Test Code	6318
Test Date	17 August 2025
Subject	Indian Constitution & Political System
Type	Applied Test
Mode	Online & Offline
Current Affairs Coverage	January–February 2025
Question Standard	UPSC GS Paper I Level
No. of Questions	100 MCQs

📚 Syllabus Coverage

Main Areas of Focus

• Political Systems: Democratic & Non-Democratic, Parliamentary & Presidential, Unitary & Federal, Direct & Representative, Republic and Monarchy
• Constitutionalism: Principles and features of constitutional democracy
• Historical Underpinnings: British Legacy, Constitutional Developments (1858–1947), Evolution & Making of the Constitution
• Significant Provisions of the Constitution:
  • Preamble and its ideals
  • Union and its Territory
  • Citizenship – acquisition, termination, and constitutional provisions
  • Fundamental Rights – scope, exceptions, landmark judgments
  • Directive Principles of State Policy – types and relevance
  • Fundamental Duties – importance and enforcement
  • Amendment of the Constitution – procedure, notable amendments
• Judiciary: Supreme Court, High Courts, Subordinate Courts, Judicial Review, and Independence of Judiciary
• District Judiciary and Legal Institutions: Gram Nyayalayas, ADRs, NALSA and Legal Aid mechanisms

📖 Reference Sources

Primary (Essential) References

• NCERT Class IX & X: Democratic Politics I & II
• NCERT Class XI: Indian Constitution at Work
• Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth
• Vision IAS Value Addition Material – Polity & Governance*
• Quick Revision Module (QRM): Polity

Secondary (Additional) References

• Introduction to the Constitution of India by D.D. Basu
• Our Political System by Subhash Kashyap
• The Hindu, Indian Express (Editorials on Constitutional Issues)
• Yojana, Kurukshetra (Governance & Policy Issues)
• PIB: www.pib.nic.in
• TOI, Livemint, Frontline, India Today, Economic & Political Weekly for contemporary analysis

🎯 Objectives of Test 9

• Build a clear understanding of the political system established by the Constitution
• Strengthen analytical capability to answer conceptual polity questions
• Integrate static constitutional knowledge with ongoing political developments
• Revise core constitutional articles and provisions relevant for Prelims

🗓️ Key Topics to Revise Before the Test

1. Historical background and making of the Constitution
2. Features and sources of the Indian Constitution
3. Preamble – keywords, philosophical and political significance
4. Union and its Territory – Article 1 to 4
5. Citizenship provisions – Articles 5 to 11
6. Fundamental Rights and DPSPs – classification, conflicts, and judicial interpretation
7. Fundamental Duties – Article 51A
8. Amendment procedure – Article 368 and major amendments
9. Judiciary – structure, powers, and independence
10. Recent Supreme Court judgments and constitutional debates

💡 Vision IAS Mentoring and Learning Support

• One-on-One Mentorship: Concept clarification and test strategy guidance
• Post-Test Discussion: Faculty analysis of important articles and tricky statements
• Sandhan Personalized Tests: Focused practice on sub-topics like Fundamental Rights or Judiciary
• Performance Analytics: Topic-wise strength/weakness report with rank comparison
• Quick Revision Module (QRM): Handy notes covering Constitution, Amendments, and Key Cases

📥 Download Section

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🧩 Expert Preparation Tips

1. Revise NCERTs + Laxmikanth regularly and link articles with real-life constitutional developments
2. Create a one-page chart mapping Articles with their themes (Citizenship, FRs, DPSPs, Duties)
3. Study landmark Supreme Court cases (Kesavananda Bharati, Golaknath, Maneka Gandhi, etc.)
4. Practice previous year polity questions (2011–2024) for pattern analysis
5. Use Vision IAS QRM for quick revision of constitutional bodies and amendments
6. Read editorials on constitutional reforms, separation of powers, and judicial activism

Conclusion

The Vision IAS Prelims Test 9 – Indian Constitution & Political System (17 August 2025) is designed to strengthen the foundation of governance and political structures in India. By combining historical insights, constitutional principles, and current developments, this test ensures comprehensive preparation for both Prelims and Mains.

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