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Executive — Study Plan

CBSE · Class 11 · Political Science

A step-by-step study plan for Executive, CBSE Class 11 Political Science: what to learn first, what to practise and when to revise.

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Study Plan

1
Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas and key ideas. Focus on: 1. Meaning and Types of Executive, 2. Parliamentary Executive in India, 3. Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.

2
Day 3

Practise

Solve the textbook exercises and extra practice questions. There are 74 questions available for this chapter.

3
Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key points without looking at your notes. Take a practice quiz and mark weak areas for another pass.

4
Day 7

Spaced Revision

Come back to Executive after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall and try past exam questions on this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • Executive means the body that implements laws and policies.
  • Political executive includes elected leaders and ministers.
  • Permanent executive includes civil servants.
  • Presidential system: President is both head of state and head of government.
  • Parliamentary system: Prime Minister is head of government and head of state is mostly ceremonial.
  • Semi-presidential system: both President and Prime Minister matter in government.
  • India follows a parliamentary system at the Union and State levels.
  • President is the formal head of the Union.
  • Real executive power is exercised by the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

A country with a President always has a presidential system, and a country with a Prime Minister always has a parliamentary system.

The President of India is the real executive and independently runs the government.

The President can freely ignore the Council of Ministers whenever he or she disagrees.

Memory Tips

India has a parliamentary system of executive

President of India is elected indirectly for five years

President's election uses proportional representation with single transferable vote

President acts on advice of the Council of Ministers under Article 74(1)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Executive for CBSE Class 11 Political Science?
Key topics in Executive include Meaning and Types of Executive, Parliamentary Executive in India, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Bureaucracy and Permanent Executive. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Executive for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 74 practice questions on Executive. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

Sources & Official References

Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

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