Today · 20 August 2026

3 APPSC Facts

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Polity·Amendments
High Frequency

42nd Amendment (1976) added which words to the Preamble?

Answer: 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' — during the Emergency.

Longest amendment in Indian history; also called 'Mini Constitution'; passed under Indira Gandhi.

History·South Indian Kingdoms

Chola's administrative local governance system was called?

Answer: Ur and Sabha — village assemblies with elected committees; democratic model.

Uttaramerur inscription describes election procedures; sophisticated local self-governance 1,000 years ago.

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