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) The phenomenon of Northern Lights takes place in which of the following region of Earth’s atmosphere?
a) Troposphere
b) Stratosphere
c) Mesosphere
d) Magnetosphere
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Q.2) With reference to the FAME India scheme, consider the following statements:
1. The scheme was launched as part of the National Mission for Electric Mobility.
2. The scheme has no provision for two-wheelers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) 2 only
Inspired by: Govt drops the idea of an India EV policy
Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘P5+1’ countries:
1. Germany is a member of the ‘P5+1’.
2. All the five permanent members of UN Security Council are not members of ‘P5+1’
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) None is correct
Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Initial public offering (IPO):’
1. It is the very first sale of stock issued by a company to the public.
2. Prior to an IPO the company is considered private.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Both 1 and 2
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) 1 only
d) 2 only
Q.5) The Helsinki Rules of 1966 led to the creation of which of the following convention of the United Nations?
a) Convention against Corruption
b) Convention on the Rights of the Child
c) Convention on the Law of the Sea
d) Convention on the Law of Non-Navigational Uses of International Watercourses
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Q.6) Turkey is located between
a) Black Sea and Caspian Sea
b) Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea
c) Gulf of Suez and Mediterranean Sea
d) Gulf of Aqaba and Dead Sea
Q.7) What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in SouthEast Asia as one proceeds from south to north?
1. Bangkok
2. Hanoi
3. Jakarta
4. Singapore
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 4213
b) 3241
c) 3412
d) 4321
Q.8) The scientific view is that the increase in global temperature should not exceed 2 °C above pre industrial level. If the global temperature increases beyond 3 °C above the preindustrial level, what can be its possible impact/impacts on the world?
1. Terrestrial biosphere tends toward a net carbon source
2. Widespread coral mortality will occur.
3. All the global wetlands will permanently disappear.
4.Cultivation of cereals will not be possible anywhere in the world.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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