All aspirants who are giving tomorrow’s test should discuss all there doubts/queries about any question on this thread and not in the comments section of the test

Around 20 questions of the test can be solved using Tikdam method

Tikdams explanations in those selected questions are given in the explanation column itself

By closely observing those questions after every test you will gradually learn the art of Tikdams which will assist you in clearing the UPSC prelims

Highlights of tomorrow’s test:

 

Q.1) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha derives his powers and duties from which of the following

1. Constitution of India

2. Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business of Lok Sabha

3. Parliamentary Conventions

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

 

Q.2) With reference to GAAR (General Anti Avoidance Rule), consider the following statements:

1. It allows the government to retroactively tax overseas deals involving local assets.

2. J C Shah commission was formed in 2012, for drawing up the final guidelines on GAAR

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

 

Q.3) With respect to the earthquakes, consider the following statements:

1. The point inside the earth surface where the energy is released is called the epicentre of an earthquake.

2. The point on the surface, nearest to the focus, is called epicentre.

3. Epicentre is the first point to experience the waves and is a point directly above the focus.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 1 and 2 Only

c) 2 and 3 Only

d) 3 Only

 

Q.4) With reference to the ‘Shraman tradition’ of ancient India, consider the following statements:

1. It was originated in Gangetic Valley.

2. Ashoka was famous for patronizing this tradition.

Select the correct option using the codes given below.

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Best of luck!