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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) Consider the following statements

1. Except for the deep sea hydro-thermal ecosystem, sun is the only source of energy for all ecosystems on Earth.

2. All organisms are dependent for their food on producers, either directly or indirectly.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.2) ‘Combustible ice’ is a mixture of

a) Water and Carbon dioxide

b) Water and Natural Gas

c) Water and Nitrogen

d) Water and Gasoline

Q.3) What is the correct order of these mountains from East to West?

1. Garo Hills

2. Khasi Hills

3. Naga Hills

4. Jaintia Hills

Choose the answer from the codes given below:

a) 1, 2, 3, 4

b) 3, 4, 2, 1

c) 1, 2, 4, 3

d) 3, 4, 1, 2

Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding Guru Granth Sahib:

1. Hymns composed by Jaydev have been incorporated in Guru Granth sahib.

2. Guru Teg Bahadur declared that Guru Granth Sahib will be the holy scripture of Sikhism and will be the permanent Guru of Sikhs.

Chose the correct statement(s) from the codes given below:

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Best of luck!

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) Which of the statement/s given below is/are correct?

1. India has joined International Energy Association (IAE) as a full member

2. India will also now have a greater say in global energy Issues

3. With India as an associate member, IEA now formally covers 70% of the world’s energy consumption, thus increasing its relevance

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.2) Which of the statements given below is incorrect?

a) The International conference on Dialogue of Civilizations IV was hosted by India in 2017

b) It has been organised by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), under Union Ministry of Culture in collaboration with National Geographic Society (NGS)

c) The purpose of conference is to encourage scholarly and public discourse about five ancient, literate civilizations of the world, i.e. South Asia, Egypt, Mesopotamia, China and Mesoamerica

d) The first conference of this series was inaugurated in China in 2013

Q.3) A regional centre for International Rice Research Institute is being established in India to improve rice yields and quality. In which of the following cities is it being established?

a) Chandigarh

b) Chennai

c) Varanasi

d) Kolkata

Q.4) The Global Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System (GLASS) is a platform for global data sharing on antimicrobial resistance worldwide. Which of the following Organisations have launched it?

a) UNICEF

b) WHO

c) World Economic Forum

d) Red Cross Society

Best of luck!