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Archive · 22 November 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 22 November 2021

Polity·Schedules Articles
High Frequency

Ninth Schedule was added to protect what?

Answer: Land reform laws from judicial review — added by First Amendment 1951.

Laws in 9th Schedule were immune from FR challenges; IR Coelho case (2007) allows review if they violate basic structure.

History·Gandhian Era
High Frequency

Cabinet Mission Plan (1946) proposed what?

Answer: United India with three-tier federal structure — rejected Partition but proposed weak centre.

Cripps, Alexander, Pethick-Lawrence sent; Muslim League initially accepted then rejected.

Current Affairs·Books Authors
High Frequency

What is the difference between Sahitya Akademi and Jnanpith Award?

Answer: Sahitya Akademi gives annual awards in 24 languages; Jnanpith gives ONE award per year (highest).

Different bodies: Sahitya Akademi (government-funded) vs Bharatiya Jnanpith (private trust).

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