How to prepare for भारतीय राजव्यवस्था (Indian Polity) for CUET-UG ?
Expected Weightage
The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for भारतीय राजव्यवस्था (Indian Polity) follows a structured marking pattern with varying chapter-wise weightage. Below is an analysis of the last three years (2022–2024) based on available trends, official notifications, and student feedback.
CUET Indian Polity: Marking Pattern (2022–2024)
- Total Questions: 50 (out of which 40 must be attempted)
- Marks per Question: +5 for correct, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted
- Total Marks: 200 (40 × 5)
- Duration: 45 minutes
Chapter-wise Weightage (Trend Analysis)
The weightage varies slightly each year, but key chapters consistently dominate. Below is an approximate distribution:
| Chapter | Weightage (2022–2024) | Expected Questions (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Constitutional Framework | 20–25% | 8–10 |
| - Preamble, Features, Amendments | ||
| - Historical Background | ||
| Fundamental Rights & Duties | 15–20% | 6–8 |
| Directive Principles (DPSP) | 10–15% | 4–6 |
| Union Government | 15–20% | 6–8 |
| - President, PM, Parliament | ||
| State Government | 8–12% | 3–5 |
| - Governor, CM, State Legislature | ||
| Judiciary (Supreme & High Courts) | 10–15% | 4–6 |
| Local Governments (Panchayats & Municipalities) | 5–8% | 2–4 |
| Constitutional & Non-Constitutional Bodies | 8–10% | 3–4 |
| Emergency Provisions | 5–8% | 2–3 |
| Miscellaneous (Elections, CAA, RTI, etc.) | 5–10% | 2–4 |
Key Observations (Last 3 Years)
- **High Weightage Chapters:
Constitutional Framework** (especially Preamble & Amendments) Fundamental Rights & DPSP (often linked with case laws) Union Government (President, Parliament, PM roles)
- Moderate Focus:
Judiciary (basic structure doctrine, jurisdiction) Constitutional Bodies (Election Commission, CAG, UPSC)
- Low Weightage but Important:
Emergency Provisions (Art. 352, 356, 360) Local Governments (73rd &; 74th Amendments)
- Current Affairs Linkage:
Recent amendments (e.g., abrogation of Art. 370, CAA) Landmark judgments (Kesavananda Bharati, NJAC, etc.)
Preparation Tips
- Focus Areas: Constitution, Fundamental Rights, Parliament, Judiciary.
- NCERT (Class 11–12 Polity) is the primary source.
- Practice MCQs on constitutional articles and amendments.
- Revise current affairs related to polity (last 1–2 years).
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