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Archive · 18 October 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 18 October 2021

Polity·Fundamental Duties
High Frequency

Which amendment added Fundamental Duties to the Constitution?

Answer: 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976.

Inserted Part IVA (Article 51A) with the original 10 duties during the Emergency period.

History·Vedic Period
High Frequency

Which ancient text first mentions the Andhra people?

Answer: Aitareya Brahmana (c. 800 BCE) — calls Andhras a tribe south of Vindhyas.

Earliest written reference to the Andhra people in any historical source.

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