Summary of 🔥 SSC CGL Polity | Indian Polity | Constitutional Acts | Polity for SSC CGL 2025 with Jeet Rana Sir

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🔥 SSC CGL Polity | Indian Polity | Constitutional Acts | Polity for SSC CGL 2025 with Jeet Rana Sir

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  1. Introduction to the Series and Class Objectives
    • The session is part of the "Tathastu" series by Jeet Rana Sir, focused on Indian Polity for SSC CGL 2025 preparation.
    • Emphasis on the importance of mastering polity for competitive exams, aiming for selection and high rankings.
    • The class promises to cover questions that are directly exam-relevant, especially constitutional acts.
  2. Indian Polity Overview
    • Indian Polity is explained as the system of administration involving law-making, execution, and protection.
    • The Constitution of India is highlighted as the foundational document and basis of the political system.
    • The Constitution is broken down into three parts for easier understanding (historical background, making, and structure) — a unique division by the instructor, not official.
  3. Constitutional Acts: Historical Background and Their Role
    • The Indian Constitution evolved from various British constitutional acts.
    • These acts are divided into two main types:
      • Company Acts (1765-1857): When the East India Company ruled India.
      • Crown Acts (1858-1947): After the British Crown took over administration from the East India Company.
    • Key acts discussed include:
      • Regulating Act, 1773: Established the Supreme Court in Kolkata; introduced Governor-General of Bengal (Warren Hastings).
      • Pitt’s India Act, 1784: Split company administration into Board of Control (political) and Board of Directors (commercial).
      • Indian Councils Act, 1861: First council act under Crown rule; introduced legislative councils.
      • Charter Acts (1793, 1813, 1833, 1853): Various reforms including missionary activities and judicial separation.
      • Government of India Act, 1858: Marked the beginning of direct British Crown rule; Queen Victoria as monarch; established Viceroy title.
      • Indian Councils Act, 1892 and 1909 (Morley-Minto Reforms): Introduced indirect elections, limited Indian participation, communal electorates, and limited debate powers.
      • Government of India Act, 1919 (Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms): Introduced dyarchy (dual governance) in provinces, responsible government in provinces, and expanded Indian participation.
      • Government of India Act, 1935: Most comprehensive act; introduced provincial autonomy, federal structure, and is the main source for the Indian Constitution.
      • Indian Independence Act, 1947: Partition of India and Pakistan; transfer of power from British to Indian leadership.
  4. Important Features and Provisions of Key Acts
    • Regulating Act, 1773: Supreme Court establishment, Governor-General post creation.
    • Pitt’s India Act, 1784: Board of Control and Board of Directors’ roles and salaries.
    • Indian Councils Act, 1861: Legislative councils and limited Indian administrative roles.
    • Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909: Introduction of communal electorates, limited Indian representation, and indirect elections.
    • Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, 1919: Dyarchy system, responsible government in provinces, and limited franchise.
    • Government of India Act, 1935: Federal structure, provincial autonomy, division of powers, constitutional absolutism principle.
    • Indian Independence Act, 1947: Partition provisions, princely states’ integration, and transfer of power.
  5. Other Important Acts and Bills
    • Ilbert Bill, 1883: Controversial bill related to Indian judges trying Europeans; led to protests and withdrawal.
    • Vernacular Press Act, 1878: Censorship act imposed by Lord Lytton, repealed by Lord Ripon in 1882.
    • Registration Act, 1867: Required registration of companies and documents.
    • Indian Penal Code, 1862: Legal code implemented during British rule.
    • Arms Act, 1878 and Rowlatt Act, 1919: Arms regulation and repressive law leading to unrest.
  6. Examination-Oriented Approach
    • The class is structured around solving and explaining 50 important questions related to constitutional acts and polity.
    • Questions are discussed in chronological order with detailed explanations.
    • Emphasis on remembering key dates, names (e.g.

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