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Archive · 20 August 2021

3 APPSC Facts

One from Polity, one from History, one from Current Affairs. Deterministic selection for this date — same 3 cards every time.

The three facts for 20 August 2021

Polity·73rd 74th Amendments
High Frequency

Who recommended the constitutional status to Panchayati Raj?

Answer: L.M. Singhvi Committee (1986) — recommended constitutional provisions for PRIs.

Earlier committees: Balwant Rai Mehta (1957), Ashok Mehta (1977); Singhvi's report led to amendment.

History·Revolt 1857
High Frequency

Delhi was recaptured by the British in?

Answer: September 1857 — after 3-month siege; Bahadur Shah II surrendered.

British General John Nicholson died in the assault; sons of Bahadur Shah killed; Delhi fell.

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