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 National Achievement Survey (NAS), often seen in news, is related to which of the following issue?
a) Women Empowerment
b) Science and Technology
c) Governance
d) Education
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Q.2) With reference to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East(UNRWA) which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It comes under the UNHRC.
2. It allow refugee status to be inherited by descendants.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) Both 1 and 2
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) 2 only
d) 1 only
Inspired by: Indian aid for Palestine diplomatic institute
Q.3) With reference to the Project 75 of Indian Navy which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Only submarines are being built under the Project.
2. INS Khanderi was built under the same project.
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) Both 1 and 2
b) 2 only
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 1 only
Inspired by: INS Karanj boosts Navy’s firepower
Q.4) Consider the following statements:
1. Appreciation of rupee will decrease India’s competitiveness in exports.
2. Export and import policy is currently handled by Ministry of finance.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 2 only
b) Both 1 and 2
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 1 only
Q.5) The Shakti Scheme, recently seen in news, is related to which of the following sector?
a) Steel
b) Coal
c) Uranium
d) None of the above
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Q.6) Many transplanted seedlings do not grow because
a) the new soil does not contain favourable minerals
b) most of the root hairs grip the new soil too hard
c) most of the root hairs are lost during transplantation
d) leaves get damaged during transplantation
Q.7) Economic growth in country X will necessarily have to occur if
a) there is technical progress in the world economy
b) there is population growth in X
c) there is capital formation in X
d) the volume of trade grows in the world economy
Q.8) Which of the following statements is / are correct?
1. Viruses lack enzymes necessary for the generation of energy.
2. Viruses can be cultured in any synthetic medium.
3. Viruses are transmitted from one organism to another by biological vectors only.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
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