Considered the Bible for Indian Polity preparation, M Laxmikanth's book comprehensively covers the entire syllabus, making it essential for both Prelims and Mains.

IAS officer Yogesh Patil and IRS officer Debotosh Chatterjee shared 10 useful tips on Quora to master Indian Polity.

1. Do not start Polity preparation with Laxmikanth. First, read class 11 NCERT book ‘Indian Constitution at Work’ to build a strong foundation.

2. After reading NCERT, you will know what to expect from Laxmikanth. Tackle the book in several stages as you cannot memorise the whole book in the first reading.

3. Only read the book in the first stage, read and underline in the second stage, make short notes in the book in the third stage, and revise in the fourth stage.

4. There are MCQs at the end of the book - solve them after the first reading. It will give you an idea of how to read and what to focus on for the second reading.

5. Revise the book at least five times before Prelims. With each revision, the time required to complete the next one will reduce. This way, you will be able to revise it in 15 minutes on the day before the actual exam.

6. Refer to the book while solving MCQs and mock tests. In case of any challenging questions, refer to the relevant portion in the book to sharpen your skills.

7. Refer to Appendix at the end of each chapter for all the articles of the Constitution. Read these articles first and refer back to them while reading the chapters - this will help you better remember them.

8. Start with part 1, which includes structure, features, background of the Constitution, Fundamental Rights, and Directive Principles.

9. Cover topics which are similar like president and governor, prime minister and chief minister, the Parliament and State Legislature, the Supreme Court and High Court. Cover small parts like the constitutional and statutory bodies in one day.

10. Read the notes given after each chapter. Cover these notes in the successive days to complete the syllabus promptly.

The book only looks exhausting but when you start reading it, you will understand every aspect of Indian politics. Ultimately, it will hold your interest.