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) Which of the following committees are related to Education Reforms?
1. Kothari commission
2. JS Verma commission
3. Athreya Committee
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) 2 and 3 only
Inspired by: [op-ed snap] A deepening crisis
Q.2) Which of the following statements regarding the Prasar Bharti is incorrect?
a) Its chairman is appointed by the President.
b) The Prasar Bharti Act grants autonomy to All India Radio and Doordarshan.
c) It is a statutory autonomous body.
d) None of the above
Inspired by: ‘We are autonomous,’ Prasar Bharati rejects Ministry’s directives’
Q.3) ) A low Debt-to-GDP ratio primarily indicates
a) an economy which is sufficient to pay back debts without incurring further debt
b) an economy which is not sufficient to pay back debts without incurring further debt
c) an economy with low per capita income
d) an economy with high per capita income
Q.4) Which of the following Schedule of the Indian Constitution is related to the North-Eastern States of India?
a) Sixth
b) Seventh
c) Eighth
d) Ninth
Q.5) With reference to the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric scheme, consider the following statements:
1. It is aimed at incentivising all 4 wheelers vehicles only.
2. It is being administered by the Heavy Industries Ministry.
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
Inspired by: Govt drops the idea of an India EV policy
Q.6) Consider the following pairs :
Hills : Region
1. Cardamom Hills : Coromandel Coast
2. Kaimur Hills : Konkan Coast
3. Mahadeo Hills : Central India
4. Mikir Hills : North-East India
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 3 and 4
d) 2 and 4
Q.7) Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti defection?
a) Second Schedule
b) Fifth Schedule
c) Eighth Schedule
d) Tenth Schedule
Q.8) The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional human life is the establishment of
a) biosphere reserves
b) botanical gardens
c) national parks
d) wildlife sanctuaries
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