Appointment and Functions — Prelims Strategy

Prelims Strategy

Focus on memorizing exact constitutional articles (163, 164, 166, 167) and their specific provisions. Create a clear flowchart of appointment process in different scenarios - clear majority, hung assembly, coalition claims.

Memorize landmark judgment names, years, and key principles (S.R. Bommai 1994, Rameshwar Prasad 2006, Nabam Rebia 2016). Practice elimination techniques by understanding common traps: confusing PM and CM appointment processes, mixing up Governor's discretionary and non-discretionary powers, incorrect timelines for floor tests.

Stay updated with recent CM appointments and political crises. Use mnemonics for remembering article numbers and their contents. Practice statement-based questions as they frequently appear in this topic.

Also build Paper II skills

Dense constitutional and IR passages mirror CSAT-style comprehension and argument evaluation—build those skills in parallel. CSAT hub.

• Valid & invalid arguments
• Syllogisms
• Critical reasoning