Dear student,
Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types:
- Elimination Tikdams: Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question as per your risk appetite
- Estimation Tikdams: Read the question well and work out the answer from within the options – Most of the times UPSC plays with words or embeds clues within the question. A smart aspirant figures them out!
With strong basics and regular practice, you will be able to arrive at a very robust Tikdam framework of your own. To know more, read about this technique here, IAS 2016 by Dr. V & Tikdams
Note: Please comment your responses to questions in the comment section. It will help you in assessing yourself.
Q.1) Which of the following statements regarding the different generations of biofuels is incorrect?
a) First-generation biofuels are made from food crops grown on arable land.
b) Fourth-generation biofuels are carbon neutral.
c) Biomass for Second-generation biofules can also include animal materials.
d) None of the above.
Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Adapting better to climate change
Q.2) With reference to the ‘ Port of Duqm’, recently seen in news, consider the following statements:
1. It is a port situated in Oman.
2. China has recently secured access to the port for military use.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Inspired by: Click2read
Q.3) With reference to the India State of Forest Report which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is published in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme.
2. It is published on an annual basis.
Select the correct option using the codes given bllow.
a) 2 only
b) Both 1 and 2
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 1 only
Inspired by: India posts marginal increase in forest cover, says report
Q.4) Which of the following mainly prohibits the formation of tropical cyclone near the Equator?
1. Lack of Coriolis force
2. High variation of rainfall
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) Both 1 and 2
Q.5) The Corporate social responsibility (CSR) was brought into effect by the
a) The Finance Act. 2014
b) Securities Laws (Amendment) Act. 1996
c) Corporate Governance Act
d) Companies Act, 2013
Inspired by: CBI can probe FCRA violations over Rs. 5 cr.
Q.6) In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following?
1.Terrace cultivation
2. Deforestation
3. Tropical climate
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) I and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.7) The seasonal reversal of winds is the typical characteristic of
a) Equatorial climate
b) Mediterranean climate
c) Monsoon climate
d) All of the above climates
Q.8) With reference to the cultural history of India, the term ‘Panchayatan’ refers to
a) an assembly of village elders
b) a religious sect
c) a style of temple construction
d) an administrative functionary
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