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 Electoral Bond, sometimes seen in news, consider the following statements:
1. These bonds can be purchased by paying cash.
2. These bonds are issued in the nature of promissory note .
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) Both 1 and 2
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Q.2) The members of the G-7 group is/are from which of the following continent/continents?
1. Asia
2. Africa
3. North America
4. Europe
5. South America
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1, 3 and 4 only
b) 1, 2, 3 and 5
c) 1. 3 and 4 only
d) 4 only
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Q.3) In which of the following sessions of the Congress, its goal changed to attainment of Swaraj through peaceful and legitimate means?
a) Nagpur Session 1920
b) Banaras Session 1905
c) Kanpur Session 1925
d) Ahmedabad Session 1921
Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding Purchasing managers Index(PMI):
1.PMI is created for manufacturing sector only.
2.PMI uses same indexes which are used for calculating Index of industrial production (IIP)
3.It is compiled and published monthly by the Central Statistical Organisation (CSO)
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) None of the above
Q.5) With reference to the Agni-II Missile which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM).
2. It has a three stage engine.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) Both 1 and 2
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Q.6) Which of the following are associated with ‘Planning’ in India?
1. The Finance Commission
2. The National Development Council
3. The Union Ministry of Rural Development
4. The Union Ministry of Urban Development
5. The Parliament
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1, 2 and 5 only
b) 1, 3 and 4 only
c) 2 and 5 only
d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Q.7) Which of the following is / are the function/functions of the Cabinet Secretariat?
1. Preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meetings
2. Secretarial assistance to Cabinet Committees
3. Allocation of financial resources to the Ministries
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.8) Consider the following statements : A Constitutional Government is one which
1. places effective restrictions on individual liberty in the interest of State Authority
2. places effective restrictions on the Authority of the State in the interest of individual liberty
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
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