GS QUESTION...... Substantiate, with examples, the view that the Indian Constitution is a hallmark of rigid and flexible constitution. How has this rigidity and flexibility helped the Indian Constitution for more than seven decades, while many other decolonised countries have either replaced or subverted their respective constitutions?

Question.. Substantiate, with examples, the view that the Indian Constitution is a hallmark of rigid and flexible constitution. How has this rigidity and flexibility helped the Indian Constitution for more than seven decades, while many other decolonised countries have either replaced or subverted their respective constitutions? POINTS -  I. Rigid & flexible feature of constitution  II. Features & nature of amendments of constitution  III. Features of Balance of change & continuity  IV. Conclusion  ANSWER -                  Based upon the provisions made for its amendment, a constitution can be flexible or rigid or a mixture of both. A flexible constitution can be amended by ordinary law-making exercise, while a rigid constitution can be amended by a very difficult and special procedure. As regards to Indian constitution, it strikes a balance between rigidi...
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Books for preparation of UPSC

Must read books for upsc pre and mains
All Important Books for IAS-Prelims + Mains:

General Studies Paper I

General Studies for Civil Services Preliminary Examination, Paper-I by Mc GrawHill
General Studies Manual Paper-1 2016 by Manohar Pandey
General Studies Paper I (2016) for Civil Services Preliminary Examination by Majid Husain
General Knowledge Lucent’s for Revision only.
» Indian History:

Concise History of Modern India for Civil Services Examination by Sujata Menon
India’s Ancient Past by R.S.Sharma
India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra
A New Look at Modern Indian History: Form 1707 To The Modern Times by B.L. Grover, Alka Mehta
A Brief History Of Modern India By Spectrum Publication
History of Medieval India by Bipan Chandra
Indian History by TMH
Modern India by Sumit Sarkar
» Indian Geography:

Indian and World Geography by Majid Husain ,TMH Publishing
Certificate Physical and Human Geography by Goh Cheng Leong
Indian and World Geography: Objective Questions with Explanatory Notes for Civil Services Preliminary Examination by Khullar Access Publishing
Geography of India by Majid Husain
Oxford School Atlas
» Indian Polity:

Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth
Introduction to the Constitution of India by D.D.Basu
Magbook Indian Polity & Governance by Arihant Publication
Indian Polity, Governance and National Movement for Civil Services Preliminary Examination – Paper 1 by N D Arora, Access Publishing
» Indian Economy:

Indian Economy Book by Ramesh Singh
The Indian Economy Book by Sanjiv Verma
Indian Economy: Performance and Policies: 2015 – 16 by Uma Kapila
» Environment:

Environment and Ecology: Biodiversity, Climate Change and Disaster Management for Civil Services Examination Book by Majid Husain
Environmental Studies: From Crisis to Cure Book by R. Rajagopalan
General Studies Paper II

General Studies Paper 2 (2016) Book by TMH
General Studies Paper-2 (2016) for Civil Services Preliminary Examination by N D Arora, Access Publishing
CSAT – Solved Papers (General Studies Paper II) for Civil Services Preliminary Examination
General Studies – Paper II Book By Pearson Publishing
CSAT Paper – 2 by Arihant
• Books for Mains:

IAS Mains General Studies Paper 1 INDIAN HERITAGE & CULTURE HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY OF THE WORLD & SOCIETY (Reference Manual GS-1)
History of Modern World (History GS-1)
Social Problems In India (Indian Society GS-1)
India After Gandhi: The History of the World’s Largest Democracy (World History GS-1)
IAS Mains General Studies Paper 2 GOVERNANCE CONSTITUTION, POLITY SOCIAL JUSTICE & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (Reference Manual GS-2)
Governance for Growth in India (Governance GS-2)
Pax Indica: India and the World of the 21st Century (Foreign Policy GS-2)
India and the World: Through the Eyes of Indian Diplomats (Foreign Policy GS-2)
IAS Mains General Studies Paper 3 TECHNOLOGY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BIODIVERSITY ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY & DISASTER MANAGEMENT(Reference Manual GS-3)
India’s National Security: A Reader (Critical Issues in Indian Politics) (National Security GS-3)
Internal Security & Disaster Management GS Paper 3 (Internal Security GS-3)
IAS Mains General Studies Paper 4 ETHICS INTEGRITY & APTITUDE (Reference Manual GS-4)
Contemporary Essays for Civil Services Examination (Essay)
151 Essays (Essay)
Lexicon for ethics, Integrity and aptitude dictionary by Chronicle
Books for Interview:

Interviews The Last Basic Tips On facing Civil Services Personality Test (Interview Basics)
What…? When…? How…? Answers to All Questions About Civil Services (Interview) (Interview Questions)
CIVIL SERVICES INTERVIEW: HOW TO EXCEL (How to face Interview

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