CONTENTS Preface vii 1. British Rule and Indian National Movement 1-62 2. India at the Dawn of Independence 63-98 3. Constitution of India : Historical Background 99-135 4. Constitution of India : Philosophy and Provisions 136-189 5. Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties 190-250 6. Structure of Union Executive 251-290 7. Structure of Union Legislature 291-317 8. State Executive and Legislature 318343 9. Local Governments in India 344-373 10. Indian Judicial System 374-426 11. Statutory Institutions of National Importance 427-450 12. National Development Council and Planning Commission 451-473 13. Political Parties and Their Politics 474-487 14. Federalism in India : A Review 488-511 15. Emerging Trends in Indian Policy 512-534 Bibliography 535-566 Name Index 567-572 Subject Index 573-580