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Archive · 13 December 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 13 December 2022

Polity·Local Governance
High Frequency

How many subjects are in the 12th Schedule for Municipalities?

Answer: 18 subjects — including urban planning, roads, slum improvement.

12th Schedule covers urban functions; devolution to municipalities is discretionary for states.

History·Delhi Sultanate
High Frequency

Balban's concept of kingship was called what?

Answer: 'Zil-i-Ilahi' — Shadow of God; divine kingship concept.

Balban (1266-1286) destroyed power of Chahalgani (Forty) to centralize authority; strong spy system.

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