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Archive · 2 February 2022

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 2 February 2022

Polity·Ap Governance
High Frequency

When was Andhra State formed and what was its significance?

Answer: October 1, 1953 — first state formed on linguistic basis, carved from Madras Presidency.

Triggered by the death of Potti Sriramulu after a 58-day fast for a separate Telugu state.

History·South Indian Kingdoms
High Frequency

Brihadeeswara Temple at Thanjavur was built by?

Answer: Rajaraja Chola I — c. 1010 CE; UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Tallest temple in India at time of construction; dedicated to Shiva; Dravidian style peak.

Current Affairs·Government Policies
High Frequency

What replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1973?

Answer: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) — police custody up to 90 days; electronic summons allowed.

All three replacements — BNS, BNSS, BSA — came into effect on July 1, 2024.

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