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Archive · 9 April 2026

3 APPSC Facts

One from Polity, one from History, one from Current Affairs. Deterministic selection for this date — same 3 cards every time.

Polity·Salient Features
High Frequency

India's constitution borrowed the parliamentary system from?

Answer: United Kingdom — Westminster model; cabinet responsibility, PM system.

Executive is responsible to Parliament; no fixed terms for ministers; can be removed by no-confidence.

History·Mughal Empire
High Frequency

Humayun lost the empire to whom and in which battles?

Answer: Sher Shah Suri — at Chausa (1539) and Kanauj (1540).

Humayun spent 15 years in exile in Persia; regained Delhi in 1555 before dying in 1556.

Current Affairs·Government Policies
High Frequency

How many industries still require compulsory licensing in India?

Answer: 4 industries — defence, industrial explosives, hazardous chemicals, cigarettes/tobacco.

New Industrial Policy 1991 abolished licensing for all except these 4 (down from hundreds).

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