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Archive · 3 December 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 3 December 2021

Polity·Fundamental Rights
High Frequency

Name the five writs available under Article 32.

Answer: Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, Quo Warranto

High Courts issue writs under Art 226 — wider jurisdiction. Supreme Court under Art 32 only for FR violations.

History·Independence Partition
High Frequency

First General Elections of India were held in?

Answer: 1951-52 — world's largest democratic exercise; 173 million voters.

INC won 364/489 seats; Nehru became PM; established democratic tradition for new nation.

Current Affairs·Appointments Resignations
High Frequency

What is the ordinal number of Justice Sanjiv Khanna as Chief Justice of India?

Answer: 51st Chief Justice of India, served November 11, 2024 to May 13, 2025.

The sequence: 51st Sanjiv Khanna → 52nd B.R. Gavai → 53rd Surya Kant.

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