Chief Minister — Prelims Strategy

Prelims Strategy

Focus on constitutional articles (163-167) with exact provisions and exceptions. Memorize landmark judgments with specific principles: S.R. Bommai (floor test requirement), Rameshwar Prasad (dissolution limitations), Nabam Rebia (Governor's constraints).

Create comparison charts for CM vs PM vs Governor powers and limitations. Practice statement-based questions on appointment process, tenure, and collective responsibility. Pay attention to recent political developments and their constitutional implications.

Use elimination technique by identifying clearly wrong options first - often one option violates basic constitutional principles. Remember numerical facts: 6-month rule for legislature membership, 15% limit on council size, specific article numbers.

Focus on exceptions and discretionary powers rather than general rules, as UPSC tests edge cases.

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