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) With reference to the the National Compensatory Afforestation Fund established under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act (CAF Act), 2016, consider the following statements:
1. The bill also establishes a State Compensatory Afforestation Fund under the Public Account of each state, along with the National Compensatory Afforestation Fund.
2. The fund will also work for wildlife protection.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Both 1 and 2
b) 1 only
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Inspired by: [op-ed snap] The right way to save India’s forests
Q.2) The PJ Nayak committee was related to which of the following sector of the Indian Economy?
a) Coal Sector
b) Power Sector
c) Banking Sector
d) Information Technology Sector
Inspired by: Click2read
Q.3) Which of the following struggles lead by Mahatma Gandhi are correctly matched?
Struggle
1. Champaran Satyagraha Civil Disobedience
2. Ahmedabad Mill Strike Hunger Strike
3. Kheda Satyagraha Non-Cooperation
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1, 2 and 3
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 3 only
Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC):
1. All the Deputy Governors of the RBI are members of the MPC.
2. Finance Minister is the ex-officio Chairman of the MPC.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Both are correct
b) 2 only
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 1 only
Q.5) Consider the following:
1. Infant mortality rate: Probability of dying between birth and exactly 1 year of age
2. Neonatal mortality rate: Probability of dying during the first 28 days of life
Which of the definitions given above are correctly matched?
a) Neither 1 nor 2
b) 1 only
c) 2 only
d) Both 1 and 2
Inspired by: Despite having maximum newborn deaths, India reduces under-five mortality rate by 66%
Q.6) The national motto of India, ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from
a) Katha Upanishad
b) Chandogya Upanishad
c) Aitareya Upanishad
d) Mundaka Upanishad
Q.7) In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the
a) Preamble to the Constitution
b) Directive Principles of State Policy
c) Fundamental Duties
d) Ninth Schedule
Q.8) What are the benefits of implementing the ‘Integrated Watershed Development Programme’?
1. Prevention of soil runoff
2. Linking the country’s perennial rivers with seasonal rivers
3. Rainwater harvesting and recharge of groundwater table
4. Regeneration of natural vegetation
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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