Functions and Powers — Prelims Strategy

Prelims Strategy

Focus on memorizing specific constitutional articles (315-323), particularly Article 320's six functions. Create comparison charts between UPSC, State PSCs, and SSC highlighting jurisdictional differences, constitutional status, and functional scope.

Practice questions on tenure, removal procedures, and appointment processes. Pay special attention to landmark judgments and their implications for UPSC's powers. Use elimination techniques by identifying clearly wrong options first, especially in questions about binding vs.

advisory nature of recommendations. Memorize recent reforms and technological adaptations for current affairs integration. Practice timeline questions about UPSC's evolution and constitutional amendments affecting its functions.

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