Category: Prelims Daily

Dear student,

One of these questions would have application of Tikdams. Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types:

1. 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
2. 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.

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Q.1) Which of the statement/s given below is correct?
1. Real GDP is gross domestic product (GDP) evaluated at current market prices
2. The main difference between nominal and real values is that real values are adjusted for inflation, while nominal values are not
3. Nominal GDP will often appear higher than real GDP
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 2 only
Inspired by: Budget 2018: Govt may assume 12% nominal GDP growth rate for 2018-19

Q.2) Recently, Justice Malimath Committee was in news. The committee is related to
a) Civil Justice System
b) Judicial Independence
c) Judicial pendency
d) Criminal Justice System
Inspired by: Government to revisit Malimath report on criminal justice system

Q.3) Which of the following statements defines the Real GDP?
a) evaluated at market prices of some base year
b) evaluated at market prices of current year
c) total current revenue from all types of taxes net of transfer payments
d) Non of the above
Inspired by: Budget 2018: Govt may assume 12% nominal GDP growth rate for 2018-19

Q.4) Banking ombudsman is appointed by:
a) Finance Ministry
b) Cabinet Secretary
c) Reserve Bank of India
d) Supreme Court

Q.5) Which of the following constitute Capital Account?
1. Foreign Loans
2. Foreign Direct Investment
3. Private Remittances
4. Portfolio Investment
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 1, 2 and 4
c) 2, 3 and 4
d) 1, 3 and 4

Q.6) Consider the following historical places:
1. Ajanta Caves
2. Lepakshi Temple
3. Sanchi Stupa
Which of the above places is / are also known for mural paintings?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None

Q.7) With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Sankhya
school:
1 . Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transrmigration of soul.
2. Sankhya holds that it is the self­knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
a) 1only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.8) In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are implied institutionally in the parliamentary government?
1. Members of the Cabinet are Members of the Parliament.
2. Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament.
3. Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

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Dear student,

One of these questions would have application of Tikdams. Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types:

1. 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
2. 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.

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Q.1) Which of the statement/s given below is/are correct?
1. The Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) is the highest advisory body to advise the Central and State Governments in the field of education
2. Operation Digital Board is aimed at providing better digital education in high focus schools in India
Select the correct option:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Inspired by: Operation Digital Board in the offing

Q.2) Which of the following are the key roles of the Finance Commission in India?
1. It determines the principles of governing the grants in aids of the revenues of states out of the consolidated fund of India.
2. It distributes of proceeds of Income-tax between the union and the states.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) Neither 1 nor 2
b) 1 only
c) 2 only
d) Both 1 and 2
Inspired by: Northern states may benefit under 15th Finance Commission

Q.3) With reference to the ‘Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana’, consider the following statements:
1. It is a Central Plan scheme.
2. The pattern of funding is 100% Central Government Grant.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) Both 1 and 2
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 2 only
Inspired by: Panel sets out an action plan to make agriculture profitable

Q.4) ‘Vajra Prahar’ is a joint millitary between which of the following countries?
1. India
2. Nepal
3. USA
4. United Kingdom
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2 and 4 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1 and 4 only
Inspired by: Joint military exercise ‘Vajra Prahar’ to be held in

Q.5) Who is the Chairman of the Central Advisory Board of Education?
a) Seretary, Union Ministry of Human Resource Development
b) Union Minister of Human Resource Development
c) Chairman, CBSE
d) Chairman, NCERT
Inspired by: Operation Digital Board in the offing

Q.6) With reference to the food chains in ecosystems, which of the following kinds of organism is / are known as decomposer
organism/organisms?
1. Virus
2. Fungi
3. Bacteria
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.7) The most important fishing grounds of the world are found in the regions where
a) warm and cold atmospheric currents meet
b) rivers drain out large amounts of fresh water into the sea
c) warm and cold oceanic currents meet
d) continental shelf is undulating

Q.8) Which of the following is/are unique characteristic/characteristics of equatorial forests?
1. Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy
2. Coexistence of a large number of species
3. Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

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Dear student,

One of these questions would have application of Tikdams. Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types:

1. 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
2. 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.

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Q.1) Consider the following about the draft Code on Wages Bill 2017, introduced recently in the Lok Sabha:
1. It seeks to combine Payment of Wages Act, 1936, the Minimum Wages Act, 1949, the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965, and the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 into one code
2. It will ensure minimum wages to all and timely payment to employees irrespective of the sector without any wage ceiling
3. It proposes a concept of statutory National Minimum Wage for different geographical areas
Which of the statement/s given above is/are incorrect?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 3 only
d) None of the above
Inspired by: First labour code on wages likely to be passed in Budget session

Q.2) With reference to the ‘Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment) Bill, 2017’, consider the following statements:
1. The new law will also give relaxation for private work.
2. The Bill also seeks to have a new definition of “public works” under the Act.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) Both 1 and 2
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 2 only
Inspired by: Historians oppose Monuments Bill

Q.3) With reference to the ‘Appointments Committee of the Cabinet’ which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Cabinet secretary is the chairman of the committee.
2. Minister of Home Affairs is one of its member.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) Neither 1 nor 2
b) 1 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) 2 only

Q.4) What is INSAS, sometimes seen in news?
a) Rifle
b) Grenade
c) Bullet proof jacket
d) Artillery guns
Inspired by: New assault rifle gears up for trials

Q.5) Consider the following:
1. Medium-term Fiscal Policy Statement
2. Fiscal Policy Strategy Statement
3. Macro-economic Framework Statement
Which of the above are presented with Budget as mandated by FRBM Act?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.6) Consider the following statements:
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts
1. consists of not more than 25 Members of the Lok Sabha
2. scrutinizes appropriation finance accounts of Government
3. of the Auditor examines the report Comptroller and General of India
Which of the statements given a bove is / are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.7) Consider the following statements:
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts
1. consists of not more than 25 Members of the Lok Sabha
2. scrutinizes appropriation finance accounts of Government
3. of the Auditor examines the report Comptroller and General of India
Which of the statements given a bove is / are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.8) Consider the following Bhakti Saints:
1. Dadu Dayal
2. Guru Nanak
3. Tyagaraja
Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over?
a) 1 and 3
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3
d) 1 and 2

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1. Daily newscards have been enriched with back2basics and note2students – Make notes daily

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Dear student,

One of these questions would have application of Tikdams. Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types:

1. 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
2. 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.

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Q.1) Recently PSLV-C40 launched 31 satellites, including Cartosat-2. Which of the following is/are incorrect about the Cartosat-2?
a) It is a remote sensing satellite
b) Its imagery will be used to develop various land and geographical information system applications
c) It is to be placed in a polar sun synchronous orbit
d) It is to be placed in a geo-synchronous orbit
Inspired by: ISRO successfully launches 42nd PSLV

Q.2) The Coastline of Israel touches which of the following seas?
1. Mediterranean Sea
2. Red Sea
3. Yellow Sea
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: Ties with India intact, says Israeli Ambassador

Q.3) With reference to the ‘Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI)’ which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Investment by an FPI investor cannot exceed 10 per cent of the paid up capital of the Indian company.
2. The investment in unlisted entities by the FPIs is treated as FDI.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) Neither 1 nor 2
b) Both 1 and 2
c) 1 only
d) 2 only
Inspired by: [pib] FDI policy further liberalized in key sectors

Q.4) With reference to the ‘Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP)’, consider the following statements:
1. All Indian States are covered under the project, except the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
2. The project will help capacity augmentation of navigation on National Waterway-1 (NW-1).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 2 only
b) Both 1 and 2
c) 1 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Inspired by: [pib] Cabinet approves Jal Marg Vikas Project

Q.5) The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) can conduct the auditing of:
1. Receipts and expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India and all the Union Territories.
2. Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies
3. Accounts of stores and stock kept in Government offices or departments
4.Contingency fund of each state
Select the correct option from codes given below:
a) 1 and 3 Only
b) 2,3 ,4 Only
c) 1, 3 and 4 Only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.6) Which one of the following terms describes not only the physical space occupied by an organism, but also its functional role in the community of organisms?
a) Ecotone
b) Ecological niche
c) Habitat
d) Home range

Q.7) Photochemical smog is a resultant of the reaction among
a) NO2, 03 and peroxyacetyl nitrate in the presence of sunlight
b) CO, 02 and peroxyacetyl nitrate in the presence of sunlight
c) CO, CO2 and N02 at low temperature
d) High concentration of N02, O3 and CO in the evening

Q.8) Consider the following minerals
1. Calcium
2. Iron
3. Sodium
Which of the minerals given above is/are required by human body for the contraction of muscles?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

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IMPORTANT STUFF: 

1. Daily newscards have been enriched with back2basics and note2students – Make notes daily

2. Liked Tikdams? Join our Flagship TS which helps you perfect this approach – Flagship Prelims for IAS 2018

3. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

4. Click here for Solutions.

Dear student,

One of these questions would have application of Tikdams. Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types:

1. 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
2. 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.

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Q.1) Which of the following international organisation has recently released the ‘Global Economic Prospects?
a) World Trade Organisation
b) IMF
c) World Bank
d) OECD
Inspired by: [op-ed snap] A global opportunity for the Indian workforce

Q.2) With reference to the ‘Gini Coefficient’. consider the following statements:
1. It is statistical measure to gauge the rich-poor income or wealth divide.
2. Its value varies anywhere from zero to 1.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Both 1 and 2
b) 2 only
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 1 only
Inspired by: [op-ed snap] A global opportunity for the Indian workforce

Q.3) India is a member to which of the following groups/agreements?
1. Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)
2. Wassenaar Arrangements
3. The Australia Group
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 2 and 3 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) 1 and 2 only
Inspired by: US sends clear signal to India: At some point, let us post officers at each other’s combatant commands

Q.4) With reference to the Model Code of Conduct in the Indian Electoral System, consider the following statements:
1. The objective of the ocde is to ensure that the party in power is not able to use public money to improve its electoral prospects.
2. The Code of Conduct have statutory basis.
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: In view of new media, EC panel to suggest changes to model code

Q.5) Merchant Discount Rate is
a) a mandatory discount provided to all customers under company law
b) a mandatory discount provided to all customers under company law rate charged to a merchant by a bank for providing debit and credit card services
c) a special cess levied on small merchant dealing in shares and securities
d) None of the above

Q.6) Which of the following characterizes/ characterize the people of Indus Civilization?
1. They possessed great palaces and temples.
2. They worshipped both male and female deities.
3. They employed horse­drawn chariots in warfare.
Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None of the statements given above is correct

Q.7) Which of the following diseases can be transmitted from one person to another through tattooing?
1. Chikungunya
2. Hepatitis B
3. HIV­AIDS
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.8) Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine?
1. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance.
2. Every object, even the smallest particle has a soul.
3. Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

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IMPORTANT STUFF: 

1. Daily newscards have been enriched with back2basics and note2students – Make notes daily

2. Liked Tikdams? Join our Flagship TS which helps you perfect this approach – Flagship Prelims for IAS 2018

3. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

4. Click here for Solutions.

Dear student,

One of these questions would have application of Tikdams. Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types:

1. 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
2. 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.

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Q.1) Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
a) India and Myanmar have an open border policy to facilitate smooth movement of ethnically related Naga population
b) An Agreement on Land Border Crossing between India and Myanmar has been approved to restrict the flow of people and goods across the border
c) The Agreement will safeguard the traditional rights of the largely tribal communities residing along the border which are accustomed to free movement across the land border
d) All of the above
Inspired by: [pib] Cabinet approves Agreement between India and Myanmar on Land Border Crossing

Tikdam:

This is a very easy elimination question, if only you know the single fact that India-Myanmar do not have an OPEN BORDER but a FREE MOVEMENT REGIME. Open Border exists between India-Nepal. This way you eliminate a) and even option b) as the border already has movement restrictions and there can only be facilitation in such case and not restriction which would jeopardise already troubled tribal livelihoods. The only option that remains then is c) as d) is out of question at the moment we eliminated a).

Q.2) With reference to the ‘Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY)’ which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The scheme is exempted from Goods and Services Tax (GST).
2. The scheme covers only senior citizens.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) Both 1 and 2
b) 1 only
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Inspired by: [pib] Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY)

Q.3) With reference to the ‘Mission Raftaar’ of the Indian Railways, consider the following statements:
1. It covers all the routes of the Golden Quadrilateral.
2. The mission envisages a target of doubling of average speed of freight trains.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Both 1 and 2
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) 2 only
d) 1 only
Inspired by: [pib] Mission Raftar of Indian Railways

Q.4) With reference to kala-azar disease which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is caused by a bacteria.
2. It affects bone marrow of the patient.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) Neither 1 nor 2
b) 1 only
c) 2 only
d) Both 1 and 2
Inspired by: India misses Kala Azar elimination deadline

Q.5) Consider the following Mangroves:
1.Bhitarkanika Mangroves
2.Pichavaram Mangroves
3.Sundarbans Mangroves
Which of the above is/are Ramsar sites?
a) 1 and 3 Only
b) 3 Only
c) 2 and 3 Only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.6) The Reserve Bank of India regulates the commercial banks in matters of
1. liquidity of assets
2. branch expansion
3. merger of banks
4. winding­up of banks
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 4 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.7) An increase in the Bank Rate generally indicates that the
a) market rate of interest is likely to fall
b) Central Bank is no longer making loans to commercial banks
c) Central Bank is following an easy money policy
d) Central Bank is following a tight money policy

Q.8) In India, deficit financing is used for raising resources for
a) economic development
b) redemption of public debt
c) adjusting the balance of payments
d) reducing the foreign debt

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IMPORTANT STUFF: 

1. Daily newscards have been enriched with back2basics and note2students – Make notes daily

2. Liked Tikdams? Join our Flagship TS which helps you perfect this approach – Flagship Prelims for IAS 2018

3. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

4. Click here for Solutions.

Dear student,

One of these questions would have application of Tikdams. Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types:

1. 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
2. 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.

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Q.1) Consider the following statements about the ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC):
1. It is the leading centre of ISRO for design, development, fabrication and testing of all Indian made satellites
2. It is situated in Bangalore, Karnataka
3. The centre has produced more than 90 satellites including the INSAT series, the IRS series, as well as the GSAT communication satellites
Which of the statement/s above is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Inspired by: ISRO mulls launching 65 satellites for a slew of uses

Tikdam:

Just looking at the name of the organisation, you can easily gauge that option 1 and 3 should be correct. Option 2 is suspicious, if you don’t know about it. But just look for a combination of probable correct options. That’s only available in (d).

Q.2) With reference to ‘Akash’ missile, often seen in news, consider the following statements:
1. It is an SR-SAM.
2. Its range is more than Agni-3 missile.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 2 only
b) Both 1 and 2
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 1 only
Inspired by: Army satisfied with Akash missile

Q.3) With reference to the functions of the ‘Finance Commission of India’ which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Determine factors governing Grants-in Aid to the states.
2. To make recommendations to president about the resources of panchayats and municipalities.
Select the correct anwer using the codes given below.
a) Neither 1 nor 2
b) 1 only
c) 2 only
d) Both 1 and 2

Q.4) Which of the following Insurance schemes for farmers given below has/had provisions for local calamities such as landslide, hailstorm, inundation, etc?
1. National Agriculture Insurance Scheme(NAIS)
2. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
3. Experimental Crop Insurance
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1.2 and 3

Q.5) According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country?
a) Fundamental Rights
b) Fundamental Duties
c) Directive Principles of State Policy
d) Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties

Q.6) The people of India agitated against the arrival of Simon Commission because
a) Indians never wanted the review of the working of the Act of 1919
b) Simon Commission recommended the abolition of Dyarchy (Diarchy) in the Provinces
c) there was no Indian member in the Simon Commission
d) the Simon Commission suggested the partition of the country

Q.7) Quit India Movement was launched in response to
a) Cabinet Mission Plan
b) Cripps Proposals
c) Simon Commission Report
d) Wavell Plan

Q.8) The balance of payments of a country is a systematic record of
a) all import and transactions of a during a given period normally a year
b) goods exported from a country during a year
c) economic transaction between the government of one country to another
d) capital movements from one country to another

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1. Daily newscards have been enriched with back2basics and note2students – Make notes daily

2. Liked Tikdams? Join our Flagship TS which helps you perfect this approach – Flagship Prelims for IAS 2018

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Hello everyone,

We have been hammering on importance of logical thinking and art of tikdam along with sound preparation as essential ingredients of recipe to clear prelims examination for quite some time now. The flagship prelims test series is based on the same principles so is our prelims daily initiative.

We started high five with tikdam to reinforce the importance of logical thinking and to get you into the habit of applying your mind while solving questions. In the first installment, there were five tough questions from 2016 paper which could be solved by tikdam.Individually none of you could get all five right but collectively you got all five right using tikdam.  In the 2nd installment, questions were easy to moderate and many more of you got answers right. In the 3rd installment, questions were a bit tricky and many of you failed to read the entire question with all the options carefully to arrive ta the write answer.

Inference is very simple – USE HAVE TO PRACTICE TO GET BETTER AT DERIVING ANSWERS FROM THE QUESTION USING YOUR AVAILABLE KNOWLEDGE.

How to practice – join the test series for more practice (600 tikdams) and one on one interaction with mentors (most important to take your thought process in right direction). It will help you get better in answering prelims questions and scoring 120 plus marks in CSE Prelims 2018.

Further, we will be posting five questions (apart from prelims daily) from previous years papers on every Tuesday   9 a.m  (Testing Tuesday) and Thursday 9 p.m.(Testing Thursday)  to make you practice questions asked in exam so that you can yourself the judge of efficacy of tikdam.

Here are high five questions from prelims 2010 (Moderate ones) which you can solve with your knowledge, logical thinking and tikdam.

Please write your thought process/ method you applied to solve the question with the answers. We will get back to you as to how you can further refine your answer deriving capabilities. Note that this initiative will help you only if you apply your mind and write your thought process. Merely reading and learning the answers will not help.

1. In order to comply with TRIPS Agreement, India enacted the Geographical Indications off Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. The difference/differences between a ‘Trade Mark’ and a Geographical Indication is/are:
   1. A Trade Mark is an individual or a company’s right whereas a Geographical Indication is a community’s right.
   2. A Trade Mark can be licensed whereas a Geographical Indication cannot be licensed.
   3. A Trade Mark is assigned to the manufactured goods whereas the Geographical Indication is assigned to the agricultural goods/products and handicrafts only.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
   a) 1 only
   b) 1 and 2 only
   c) 2 and 3 only
   d) 1, 2 and 3
   

2. The SEZ Act, 2005 which came into effect in February 2006 has certain objectives. In this context, consider the following:
1. Development of infrastructure facilities.
2. Promotion of investment from foreign sources.
3. Promotion of exports of services only.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

3. Consider the following statements:
1. Biodiversity hotspots are located only in tropical regions.
2. India has four biodiversity hotspots i.e., Eastern Himalayas, Western Himalayas, Western Ghats and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

4. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles produce one of the following as “exhaust”
a) NH3
b) CH4
c) H2O
d) H2O2

5. Consider the following:
1. Oxides of Hydrogen
2. Oxides of Nitrogen
3. Oxides of Sulphur
Which of the above causes/cause acid rain?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

 

Dr. Vipin Garg is a medical doctor by training, economist by passion and an IAS (rank 20)officer by profession. He is one of the founding members of Civilsdaily and pioneered the concept of Tikdams (Smart Hacks) for IAS Prelims which form the bedrock of Civilsdaily’s Flagship Prelims Test Series.

 

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1. Daily newscards have been enriched with back2basics and note2students – Make notes daily

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Dear student,

One of these questions would have application of Tikdams. Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types:

1. 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
2. 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.

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Q.1) Which of the following about the Ozone (O3) is correct?
a) Ozone may exist in both troposphere as well as stratosphere
b) Stratospheric ozone is hazardous for human health
c) Tropospheric ozone is good for environment as well as human health
d) All of the above
Inspired by: [op-ed snap] The much-neglected pollutant: Surface Ozone

Tikdam:

We know ozone as a protector from UV rays as well as a pollutant and green-house gas. The
surface ozone aids formation of photochemical smog. The only thing was to not confuse
between troposphere and stratosphere. The tropospheric one is bad and the stratospheric one
is good. Just this one line of info and you reach the exact answer.

Q.2) With reference to the ‘Central Drugs Standard Control Organization(CDSCO)’ which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Its parent department is Minister of Health and Family Welfare.
2. Drug Controller General of India(DGCI) is a body under the CDSCO.
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) Both 1 and 2
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Inspired by: DCGI bans import of drug ingredients from six Chinese firms

Q.3) With reference to Ozone Gas, consider the following statements:
1. Tropospheric ozone is a greenhouse gas.
2. One of the primary components of photochemical smog is ozone.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Neither 1 nor 2
b) 2 only
c) 1 only
d) Both 1 and 2
Inspired by: [op-ed snap] The much-neglected pollutant: Surface Ozone

Q.4) Recently, the ‘Pratyush’ was seen in the news. It is a
a) A destroyer of the Indian Navy
b) Air-to-Air Missile
c) Supercomputer
d) Weather Satellite
Inspired by: Click2read

Q.5) With reference to the ‘Talanoa Dialogue’, recently seen in news, consider the following statements:
1. It is a diaolgue of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
2. India is not its participant.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Neither 1 nor 2
b) Both 1 and 2
c) 1 only
d) 2 only
Inspired by: [op-ed snap] A sum of contributions

Q.6) In which of the following States is lion­tailed macaque found in its natural habitat?
1. Tamil Nadu
2. Kerala
3. Karnataka
4. Andhra Pradesh
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.7) Some Buddhist rock­cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?
a) Vihara is a place of worship, while Chaitya is the dwelling place of the monks
b) Chaitya is a place of worship, while Vihara is the dwelling place of the monks
c) Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the cave, while Vihara is the hall axial to it
d) There is no material difference between the two

Q.8) Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?
a) The extinction of the flame of desire
b) The complete annihilation of self
c) A state of bliss and rest
d) A mental stage beyond all comprehension

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IMPORTANT STUFF: 

1. Daily newscards have been enriched with back2basics and note2students – Make notes daily

2. Liked Tikdams? Join our Flagship TS which helps you perfect this approach – Flagship Prelims for IAS 2018

3. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

4. Click here for Solutions.

Dear student,

One of these questions would have application of Tikdams. Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types:

1. 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
2. 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.

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Q.1) Which of the following about the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is incorrect?

a) It is an inter-governmental body established by the Ministers of its Member Jurisdictions

b) It is a body created by the Government of India to streamline financial sector challenges

c) The objectives of the FATF are to set standards and promote effective implementation of legal, regulatory and operational measures for combating money laundering, terrorist financing and other related threats to the integrity of the international financial system

d) It is essentially a “policy-making body” which works to generate the necessary political will to bring about national legislative and regulatory reforms in these areas

Inspired by: US, Russia back India in bid to stop terror funding by Pakistan

Q.2) With reference to the ‘United Nations Convention against Torture’, recently seen in news, whiich of the following statements is/are correct?
1. India has already India signed the convention.
2. The convention forbids states to transport people to any country where there is reason to believe they will be tortured.
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 2 only
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) 1 only
d) Both 1 and 2

Q.3) Which of the following statements regarding the ‘Blue Economy’ is incorrect?
a) It is founded upon a systems approach, wherein renewable and organic inputs are fed into sustainably designed systems to fuel “blue growth.”
b) is envisaged as the integration of Ocean Economy development with the principles of social inclusion, environmental sustainability and innovative, dynamic business models
c) The concept of blue economy encompasses even maritime activities, such as shipping services.
d) All of the above are correct

Q.4) With reference to the proposed ‘National Testing Agency (NTA)’, which was recently in news, consider the following statements:
1. It will be registered under the Indian Societies Registration Act, 1860.
2. It will be an autonomous organsation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Neither 1 nor 2
b) 1 only
c) 2 only
d) Both 1 and 2

Q.5) Consider the following locations:
1. Chitradurga
2. Pashan
3. Wheeler Island
Which of the above is/are test ranges of DRDO ?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.6) Consider the following pairs
National Park River flowing through the Park
1. Corbett National Park : Ganga
2. Kaziranga National Park : Manas
3. Silent Valley National Park : Kaveri
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 and 2
b) 3 only
c) 1 and 3
d) None

Q.7) Consider the following organisms
1. Agaricus
2. Nostoc
3. Spirogyra
Which of the above is / are used as biofertilizer / biofertilizers
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3
d) 3 only

Q.8) Which of the following adds / add nitrogen to the soil?
1. Excretion of urea by animals
2. Burning of coal by man
3. Death of vegetation
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

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IMPORTANT STUFF: 

1. Daily newscards have been enriched with back2basics and note2students – Make notes daily

2. Liked Tikdams? Join our Flagship TS which helps you perfect this approach – Flagship Prelims for IAS 2018

3. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

4. Click here for Solutions.