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Vision IAS Prelims Test Series 2026 – Test 11 (Governance in India) PDF | Syllabus, Topics & References

The Vision IAS All India GS Prelims Test Series 2026 continues with Test 11, scheduled for 14 September 2025, focusing on Governance in India.

This test covers both Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies, governance mechanisms, transparency tools, and reforms in administration. It evaluates aspirants’ grasp over India’s institutional structure and their ability to link governance issues with current reforms, essential for both UPSC Prelims and GS Paper 2 (Mains).

🧾 Test 11 Overview

Details	Information
Test Code	6320
Test Date	14 September 2025
Subject	Governance in India
Type	Applied Test
Mode	Online & Offline
Current Affairs Coverage	May – June 2025
Question Standard	UPSC GS Paper I & II Level
No. of Questions	100 MCQs

📚 Syllabus Coverage

Part A – Constitutional & Non-Constitutional Bodies

• Constitutional Bodies:
  Election Commission, UPSC, State PSCs, Finance Commission, CAG, Attorney General of India, Advocate General of State, Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities, National Commissions for SCs, STs, BCs, and Minorities
• Non-Constitutional Bodies:
  NITI Aayog, NHRC, SHRC, CIC, SIC, CVC, CBI, Lokpal, Lokayukta, NCPCR, NCW, and other statutory institutions
• Provisions Related to Language and Rights
• National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution

Part B – Governance and Political Systems

• Working of the Political System since Independence
• Administrative, Judicial, and Police Reforms
• Electoral Reforms and Political Party Systems
• Civil Service Reforms and Public Sector Management
• Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
• Social Audit, Citizen Participation, and e-Governance Initiatives

Part C – Good Governance, Transparency & Accountability

• Meaning and Components of Good Governance
• Citizen’s Charter, RTI Act, and Accountability Mechanisms
• Lokpal and Lokayuktas – Structure, Powers, and Recent Cases
• Role of Civil Society, Media, and NGOs in Democratic Governance
• Anti-Corruption Mechanisms and Institutional Reforms

Part D – Policy Making and Rights-Based Governance

• Public Policy: Making, Implementation, Evaluation, and Monitoring
• Rights-Based Legislations – Forest Rights Act, Consumer Protection Act, and related frameworks
• Rights and Liabilities of the Government
• Key Reports and Recommendations from ARC (Administrative Reforms Commission)
• Governance Challenges in Emerging Sectors (Digital, Environment, Social Welfare)

Part E – Current Affairs Integration (May – June 2025)

• Governance Reforms in Civil Services and Police Systems
• Recent Lokpal Appointments, RTI Amendments, and NITI Aayog Reports
• New Government Initiatives on e-Governance and Transparency
• Supreme Court Judgments on Institutional Accountability

📖 Reference Sources

Primary (Essential) References

• Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth (Chapters on Governance, Civil Services, and Institutions)
• Governance in India by M. Laxmikanth
• Class XII NCERT: Politics in India Since Independence
• Vision IAS Value Addition Material – Governance*
• Quick Revision Module (QRM): Polity & Governance

Secondary (Additional) References

• Specific ARC 2 Reports: 1st, 5th, 6th, 11th, 12th, 14th & 15th Reports
• Introduction to the Constitution of India by D.D. Basu
• Our Political System by Subhash Kashyap
• The Hindu, Indian Express, Yojana, Kurukshetra, PIB (www.pib.nic.in)
• TOI, Livemint, Frontline, Economic & Political Weekly, India Today

🎯 Objectives of Test 11

• Build conceptual and factual clarity on India’s governance institutions
• Understand administrative and political reforms in the modern context
• Strengthen awareness of accountability and transparency mechanisms
• Prepare for mixed analytical questions covering polity, governance, and ethics

🗓️ Key Topics to Revise Before the Test

1. Constitutional and Statutory Bodies – roles, composition, and powers
2. ARC recommendations on citizen-centric governance and e-administration
3. RTI Act, Lokpal–Lokayukta mechanisms, and CVC functions
4. Electoral Reforms, political party regulation, and model code of conduct
5. Civil Service reforms – lateral entry, mission karma-yogi
6. Rights-based legislations – Forest Rights Act, Consumer Protection Act
7. Social audit and grievance redress mechanisms
8. NITI Aayog’s structure and cooperative federalism initiatives
9. Current updates on administrative and police reforms (till June 2025)

💡 Vision IAS Mentoring and Learning Support

• Individual Mentorship: Clarification of ARC reports and governance models
• Post-Test Discussion: Expert-led session on key reforms and institutions
• Sandhan Personalized Tests: Practice mini-tests on RTI, PPP, or Institutional Reforms
• Performance Analytics: Topic-wise trend report and All India Rank
• Quick Revision Module (QRM): Concise summaries of key laws and governance schemes

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🧩 Expert Preparation Tips

1. Focus on ARC 2nd Report summaries – especially Ethics in Governance and Public Order.
2. Revise CAG, CVC, CBI, and Election Commission topics in detail with recent updates.
3. Prepare short notes on key institutions and their recent controversies.
4. Use Yojana & Kurukshetra (May–June 2025) for government reforms and digital initiatives.
5. Integrate Vision IAS Governance QRM with daily current affairs for maximum accuracy.
6. Practice governance PYQs (2015–2024) to identify frequently tested themes.

Conclusion

The Vision IAS Prelims Test 11 – Governance in India (14 September 2025) builds conceptual mastery on institutional and administrative mechanisms. This test is designed to merge theoretical governance understanding with practical reforms and current affairs, ensuring a strong performance in both UPSC Prelims and Mains.

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