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) With reference to the ‘Treasury bills’, consider the following statements:
1. Treasury bills are issued when the government need money for a shorter period 
2. T-bills are issued on behalf of the government by the SEBI
3. Treasury bills are presently issued in three maturities, namely, 91 day, 182 day and 364 day. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) All of the above
b) 1 and 2
c) 1 and 3
d) 2 and 3
Inspired by: Govt. to borrow more; fiscal deficit may widen

Tikdam:

This question is factual in nature since the third statement is little tricky. It is tough to remember exact number + days of maturity period of T-bills. However, using bit of logic, you can easily solve this question. Now as we know that Monetary policy in India is entirely controlled by RBI. Treasury bill is part of Monetary policy as Buying/selling of T-bills decreases and increases Money supply in India. Therefore no way statement 3 can be correct. Once we eliminate statement 3 we will automatically get the answer.

Q.2) With reference to the ‘Gulf of Aden’ which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is located in the Arabian Sea.
2. It touches the famous Horn of Africa.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) Both 1 and 2
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Out at sea: on the Indian Ocean Region

Q.3) What is ‘Ekuverin’, recently seen in news?
a) Antimicrobial resistance drug against TB
b) Lightest material developed by the ISRO
c) India-Maldives joint military exercise
d) None of the above
Inspired by: Click2read

Q.4) Which of the following are responsible for Photo-chemical smog?
1. Nitrogen oxides
2. organic compounds
3.Sun-light
4.Ozone
Select the correct code:
a)1,2 and 3
b) All of the above
c)2,3 and 4
d)1,2 and 4

Q.5) If government is borrowing funds through ‘Government Bonds’, then what will be its effect on Fiscal Deficit?
a) It will increase
b) It will decrease
c) No affect
d) First increase and then decrease

Q.6) Consider the following
1. Star tortoise
2. Monitor lizard
3. Pygmy hog
4. Spider monkey
Which of the above found in India?
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.7) Which of the following can be found as pollutants in the drinking water in some parts of India?
1. Arsenic
2. Sorbitol
3. Fluoride
4. Formaldehyde
5. Uranium
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2, 4 and 5 only
c) 1, 3 and 5 only
d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Q.8) With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were
a) directly elected by the people of those Provinces
b) nominated by the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League
c) elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies
d) selected by the Government for their expertise in constitutional matters

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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.

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 2014 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. What are the significances of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as ‘Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative’?

1. Seed cost is very low in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.

2. Drip irrigation can be practiced very effectively in this.

3. There is no application of chemical/inorganic fertilizers at all in this.

4. The scope for intercropping is more in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 1, 2 and 4 only

c) 2, 3 and 4 only

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

 

2. With reference to technology for solar power production, consider the following statements:

1. ‘Photovoltaics’ is a technology that generates electricity by direct conversion of light into electricity, while ‘Solar Thermal’ is a technology that utilizes the Sun’s rays to generate heat which is further used in electricity generation process.

2. Photovoltaics-generates Alternating Current (AC), while Solar Thermal generates Direct Current (DC). 3. India has manufacturing base for Solar Thermal technology, but not for photovoltaics.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 1 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3 only

d) None of the above

 

3. Consider the following diseases:

1. Diphtheria

2. Chickenpox

3. Smallpox

Which of the above diseases has/have been eradicated in India?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3 only

d) None of the above

 

4. “Other than poaching, what are the possible reasons for the decline in the population of Ganga River Dolphins?

1. Construction of dams and barrages on rivers.

2. Increase in the population of crocodiles in rivers.

3. Getting trapped in fishing nets accidentally.

4. Use of synthetic fertilizers and other agricultural chemicals in crop-fields in the vicinity of rivers.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1, 3 and 4 only

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only ”

 

5. Which of the following are some important pollutants released by steel industry in India?

1. Oxides of sulphur

2. Oxide of nitrogen

3. Carbon monoxide

4. Carbon dioxide

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 1, 3 and 4 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 4 only

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

 

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.

 

MPORTANT 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

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) In nitrogen cycle the nitrogen is converted into multiple chemical forms as it circulates among which of the following ecosystems?
1. Atmosphere
2. Terrestrial
3. Marine 
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1 and 2 only
Inspired by: Mobile phone radiation harmful for a cockroach’s health: Study

Q.2) With reference to the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The Act creates a non-justiciable right to mental healthcare.
2. The Act provides persons with mental illness protection from cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment.
3. The Act has decriminalized suicide attempts by ‘reading down’ the power of section 309 of the Indian Penal Code.
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: [op-ed snap] Mental Healthcare Act: A paradigm shift

Q.3) Which of the following organisation has recently released the ‘World Development Indicators’?
a) IMF
b) OECD
c) World Bank
d) United Nations
Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Countering growing inequality

Q.4) With reference to the ‘Compensatory and Afforestation Fund (CAF) Bill’ which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The Bill came into existence after an SC’s order.
2. The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA), establised under the bill, is a temporary body.
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) Neither 1 nor 2
b) 1 only
c) 2 only
d) Both 1 and 2
Inspired by: ₹40,000-cr. forest fund in limbo

Q.5) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) handles its cases using which of the following Tribunals?
1. NCLT(National company law tribunal)
2. Debt recovery tribunal.
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) 2 only
d) Both 1 and 2

Q.6) With reference to the history of Indian rock­cut architecture, consider the following statements:
1. The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock­cut caves in India.
2. The Barabar rock­cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.
3. At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.7) Recombinant DNA technology (Genetic Engineering) allows genes to be transferred
1. across different species of plants
2. from animals to plants
3. from microorganisms to higher organisms
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) The Chinese traveller Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) who visited India recorded the general conditions and culture of India at that time. In this context, which of the following
statements is/are correct?
1. The roads and river­routes were completely immune from robbery.
2. As regards punishment for offences, ordeals by fire, water and poison were the instruments for determining the innocence or guilt of a person.
3. The tradesmen had to pay duties at ferries and barrier stations.
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) The Universal Immunization Programme(UIP) consists of vaccination for which of the following diseases?

1. Tuberculosis

2. Diphtheria

3. Hepatitis B

4. Malaria

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

a) 1, 2, 3 and 4

b) 1, 2 and 3 only

c) 2, 3 and 4 only

d) 1 and 4 only

Inspired by: Govt to assess impact of Hepatitis B immunization drive

Tikdam:

Remembering the name of all 12 diseases is a tough task. However, using a bit of logic, you can easily solve this question. Only recently The World Health Organisation (WHO) has developed a new anti-malaria vaccine which could potentially help countries such as India and those in Sub-Saharan Africa reduce deaths from the vector-borne disease. It has not yet been launched in India. Therefore, no way UIP would also cover vaccine for Malaria. Once we eliminate statement 4 we will automatically get the answer.

Q.2) Which of the following expenditures comes under the category of Revenue expenditure

1. salaries of government employees

2. interest payment on loans taken by the government

3. subsidies

4. The defense expenditures which are needed for smooth operation of the standing armed forces

Select the correct code:

a)    1,2 and 3

b)    All of the above

c)    2,3 and 4

d)    1,3 and 4

Q.3) With reference to the Central Reserve Police Force(CRPF), consider the following statements:

1. Rapid Action Force(RAF) is a child agency of the CRPF.

2. Its jurisdiction comes under the Ministry of Defence.

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

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Tackling Maoism

Q.4) With reference to the Condonation of Delay Scheme, recently seen in news, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It would be rolled out by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

2. The scheme is related to defaulting companies.

Select the correct ansswer using the codes given below.

a) Neither 1 nor 2

b) 1 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) 2 only

Inspired by: ‘Condonation of delay scheme only for bona fide directors’

Q.5) With reference to the electronic-Human Resource Management System (e-HRMS), consider the following statements:

1. The system has been launched for central government employees to access their service-related information.

2. It is a platform built under the ‘Consolidated Model Conduct, Discipline and Appeal Rules’

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) 1 only

c) Neither 1 nor 2

d) 2 only

Inspired by: Online platform for employees to access all service details

Q.6) What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?

a) The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha

b) The Lok Sabha cannot consider the Bill further

c) The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration

d) The President may call a joint sitting for passing the Bill

Q.7) Which one of the following statements is correct?

a) In India, the same person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or more States at the same time

b) The Judges of the High Court of the States in India are appointed by the Governor of the State just as the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President

c) No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post

d) In the case of a Union Territory having a legislative setup, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt. Governor on the basis of majority support

Q.8) Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?

Geographical Feature : Region

a) Abyssinian Plateau : Arabia

b) Atlas Mountains : North­Western Africa

c) Guiana Highlands : South­Western Africa

d) Okavango Basin : Patagonia

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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) With reference to the ‘Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls (RGSEAG) -SABLA’, consider the following statements:

1. It is being implemented using the platform of Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS).

2. It is a scheme to empower adolescent girls of 11-18 years by improving their nutritional and health status.

3. It will be implemented by Ministry of health & family welfare

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) 1 and 3

c) 2 and 3

d) All of the above

Inspired by: [pib] Global Hunger Index

Q.2) Consider the following statement about LIGO:

1. The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) is a large-scale physics experiment and observatory to detect cosmic gravitational waves and to develop gravitational-wave observations as an astronomical tool.

2. The initial LIGO observatories were funded, conceived, built, and are operated by NASA.

Which of the following statement is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: A new LIGO gravitational wave detector to be built in India by 2025

Q.3) The Government of India has recently enacted Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010, with reference to it consider the following statements:

1. The act is applicable in all the Union Territories.

2. All Indian States can adopt the Act under clause (1) of Article 252 of the Constitution.

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: [pib] Charges on Health Services

Q.4) Which of the following organisation/organisations publishes/publish the Global Innovation Index(GII) annually?

a) INSEAD

b) World Intellectual Property Organization

c) World Bank

d) Collaboration of both (a) and (b)

Inspired by: [pib] India ranked 60th most innovative country on the Global Innovation Index-2017

Q.5) Which of the following are authorised to issue Municipal bonds in India?

1. Urban local bodies

2. Municipal bodies

3. Municipal corporates

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1 and 2 only

Inspired by: Govt to provide ecosystem for raising municipal bonds

Q.6) Which of the following parties were established by DR. B. R. Ambedkar?

1. The Peasants and Workers party of India

2. All India Scheduled Castes Federation

3 The Independent Labour Party

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.7) Which of the following special powers have been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution of India?

a) To change the existing territory of a State and to change the name of a State

b) To pass a resolution empowering the Parliament to make laws in the State List and to create one or more All India Services

c) To amend the election procedure of the President and to determine the pension of the President after his/her retirement

d) To determine the functions of the Election Commission and to determine the number of Election Commissioners.

Q.8) How does the National Rural Livelihood Mission seek to improve Livelihood Mission seeks to improve livelihood options of rural poor?

1. By setting up a large number of new manufacturing industries and agribusiness centres in rural areas.

2. By strengthening ‘self­help groups’ and providing skills development

3. By supplying seeds, fertilizers, diesel pump­sets and micro­ irrigation equipment free of cost of farmers.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 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

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. 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 and one on one interaction with mentors. 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 and Friday 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 2015 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. The term ‘IndARC’, sometimes seen in the news, is the name of

a) an indigenously developed radar system inducted into Indian Defence

b) India’s satellite to provide services to the countries of Indian Ocean Rim

c) a scientific establishment set up by India in Antartic region

d) India’s underwater observatory to scientifically study the Arctic region

2. What can be the impact of excessive/inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilizers in agriculture?
(1) Proliferation of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms is soil can occur.
(2) Increase in the acidity of soil can take palce.
(3) Leaching of nitrate to the ground-water can occur.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

3. With reference to ‘fly ash’ produced by the power plants using coal as fuel, which of the
following statements is/are correct?
(1) Fly ash can be used in the production of bricks for building construction.
(2) Fly ash can be used as a replacement for some of the Portland cement contents of concrete.
(3) Fly ash is made up of silicon dioxide and calcium oxide only, and does not contain any toxic
elements.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3
d) 3 only

4. With reference to Congress Socialist Party, consider the following statements :
(1) It advocated the boycott of British goods and evasion of taxes.
(2) It wanted to establish the dictatorship of proletariat.
(3) It advocated separate electorate for minorities and oppressed classses.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None

5. Amnesty International is
a) an agency of the United Nations to help refugees of civil wars
b) a global Human Rights Movement
c) a non-governmental voluntary organization to help very poor people
d) an inter-governmental agency to cater to medical emergencies in war-ravaged regions

 

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.

 

MPORTANT 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

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 elements are present in ‘Crude Oil’?

1. Sulfur

2. Oxygen

3. Chlorine

Select the correct option using the codes given below.

a) 2 and 3 only

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) 1 and 2 only

d) 1 and 3 only

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] India’s time to capitalize on oil and gas sector

 

Tikdam:

Knowing exact elemental composition of Crude oil is a tough task especially for student from non-science background. However we can still solve the question using a bit of common sense. Chlorine as we know is a halogen and Its properties are thus similar to fluorine, bromine, and iodine. Therefore no way it can be present in crude oil. Once we eliminate that we will automatically get the answer using elimination method.

Q.2) With reference to the recently done Amendment of the Section 2(7) of the Indian Forest Act, 1927 which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The amendment placed the Bamboo in the same category as palm and other trees.

2. The amendment will remove the forest department’s hold over the Bamboo produce.

Select the correct option using the codes given below.

a) Neither 1 nor 2

b) 1 only

c) 2 only

d) Both 1 and 2

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Bamboo shoots

Q.3) Which of the following is/are the component/components of the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY)?

1. Setting up of AIIMS like Institutions

2. Upgradation of Government Medical College Institutions.

3. Providing medical insurance to the population.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 2 and 3 only

Inspired by: India recorded about 3.9 million cancer cases in 2016, data shows

Q.4) With reference to the ‘Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)’, consider the following statements:

1. All the ASEAN countries are its member.

2. There is no non-Asian member in the RCEP.

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

Inspired by: RCEP: India hardens stand ahead of ASEAN summit

Q.5) Consider the following statement about National cancer registry Programme:

1. The main objectives of this Programme were to generate reliable data on the magnitude and patterns of cancer.

2. It is a programme under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

Which of the following statement is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: India recorded about 3.9 million cancer cases in 2016, data shows

Q.6) With reference to National Rural Health Mission, Which of the following are the jobs of ‘ASHA”, trained community health workers?

1. Accompanying women to the health facility for antenatal care checkup

2. Using pregnancy test kits for early detection pregnancy

3. Providing information on nutrition and immunization

4. Conducting the delivery of baby.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) 1, 2 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.7) Which of the following is/ are the principal feature(s) of the Government of India Act, 1919?

1. Introduction of dyarchy in the executive government of the provinces.

2. Introduction of separate communal electorates for Muslims

3. Devolution of legislative authority by the centre to the provinces

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) During Indian freedom struggle, the National Social Conference was formed) What was the reason for its formation?

a) Different social reforms groups or organisations of Bengal region united to form a single body to discuss the issues of larger interest and to prepare appropriate petitions/ representations to the government.

b) Indian National Congress did not want to include social reforms in its deliberations and decided to form a separate body for such a purpose

c) Behramji Malabari and M.G.Ranade decided to bring together all the social reform groups of the country order one organisation.

d) None of the statements given above is correct on this context.

 

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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 organisation has recently released the ‘State of the World’s Children Report’?
a) UNICEF
b) Save the Children
c) World Bank
d) International Falcon Movement Watchlist
Inspired by: Click2read

Q.2) With reference to the ‘National Clean Energy Fund (NCEF)’, consider the following statements:
1. The Fund is designed as a non lapsable fund under Public Accounts.
2. It was formed for funding research and innovative projects in clean energy technologies of public sector or private sector entities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Neither 1 nor 2
b) 1 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) 2 only
Inspired by: [op-ed snap] The state is writing cheques it can’t cash

Q.3) Consider the following statements:
1. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India can be removed by an address from both the Houses of the Parliament only.
2. The CAG of India has no control over the issue of money from the consolidated fun of India.
Which of the following options is correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Inspired by: [op-ed snap] The state is writing cheques it can’t cash

Q.4) Which of the following rivers are the tributaries of Brahmaputra River?
1. Kameng
2. Manas
3. Tizu
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 2 and 3 only
b) 1, 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1 and 2 only

Q.5) Consider the following:
1. UN General Assembly
2. European Union
3. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
4. Commonwealth of Independent States
5. Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
In which of the above SCO holds observer status ?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1, 3 and 5
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) All of the above

Q.6) Which of the following can be said to be essentially the parts of ‘Inclusive Governance’?
1. Permitting the Non­Banking Financial Companies to do banking
2. Establishing effective District Planning Committees in all the districts
3. Increasing the government spending on public health
4. Strengthening the Mid­day Meal Scheme
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 and 4 only
c) 2,3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.7) The Nagara, the Dravida and the Vesara are the
a) three main racial groups of the Indian subcontinent.
b) Three main linguistic divisions in to which the languages of India can be classified
c) three main styles of Indian temple architecture
d) three main musical Gharanas prevalent in India

Q.8) The congress ministries resigned in the seven provinces in 1939, because
a) The Congress could not form ministries in the other four provinces
b) emergence of a ‘left wing’ in the Congress made the working of the ministries impossible
c) there wee widespread communal disturbances in their provinces.
d) None of the statements given below is correct.

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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.

Prelims is just 162 days away now and your preparation should be at full swing now. We are with you in your quest to clear prelims and to ensure that we leave no stone unturned, here are high five questions from prelims 2016 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. 

Please fill the samanvaya form if you have any difficulty in applying the tikdams and join the test series for more practice and one on one interaction with mentors which will help you get better in answering prelims questions and scoring 120 plus marks in CSE Prelims 2018.

 

1. Regarding ‘Atal Pension Yojana’, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is a minimum guaranteed pension scheme mainly targeted at unorganized sector workers.
2. Only one member of a family can join the scheme.
3. Same amount of pension is guaranteed for the spouse for life after subscriber’s death.

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

 

2. In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric gases are normally considered in calculating the value of Air Quality Index?

1. Carbon dioxide
2.  Carbon monoxide
3. Nitrogen dioxide
4. Sulfur dioxide
5. Methane

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a) 1, 2 and 3 only

b) 2, 3 and 4 only

c) 1, 4 and 5 only

d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

 

3. Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?

a) Swapnavasavadatta

b) Malavikagnimitra

c) Meghadoota

d) Ratnavali

 

4. The FAO accords the status of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative?

1. To provide modern technology, training in modern farming methods and financial support to local communities of identified GIAHS so as to greatly enhance their agricultural productivity.

2. To identify and safeguard eco-friendly traditional farm practices and their associated landscapes, agricultural biodiversity and knowledge systems of the local communities

3. The provide Geographical Indication status to all the varieties of agricultural produce in such identifies GIAHS

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

 

5. Which one of the following is the best description of  INS Astradharini, that was in the news recently?

a) Amphibious warfare ship

b) Nuclear-powered submarine

c) Torpedo launch and recovery vessel

d) Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier

 

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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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) With reference to the ‘Deepor Beel’, recently seen in news, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is a Ramsar Site.
2. It is a part of a wildlife sanctuary.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) Both 1 and 2
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) 2 only
d) 1 only
Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Reconsider the Rules

Q.2) According to the concept of ‘Impossible Trinity’ in economics which of the following are impossible to have at the same time(in an economy)?
1. a fixed foreign exchange rate
2. free capital movement
3. an independent monetary policy
4. a controlled fiscal deficit
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 2, 3 and 4 only
b) 1, 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 4 only
d) 2, 3 and 4 only
Inspired by: [op-ed snap] An impossible fiscal trinity for Arun Jaitley

Q.3) With reference to the ‘Hamesha Vijayee’ exercise, recently seen in news, consider the following statements:
1. It was a joint military exercise between India and Sri Lanka.
2. Indian Air Force also part in it, other than Indian Army.
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: Army-Air Force conduct exercise to gauge offensive capabilities in Southern theatre

Q.4) With reference to the ‘World Meteorological Organization (WMO)’ which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Its supreme body is the World Meteorological Congress.
2. It is a specialised agency of the United Nations.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.5) Arrange the following places from north to south direction.
1. Tashkent
2. Ashgabat
3. Astana
4. Kabul
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1-3-2-4
b) 3-1-2-4
c) 3-2-1-4
d) 4-2-1-3

Q.6) Electrically charged particles from space travelling at speeds of several hundred km/sec can severely harm living beings if they reach the surface of the earth. What prevents them from reaching the surface of the earth?
a) The Earth’s magnetic field diverts them toward its poles
b) Ozone layer around the Earth reflects them back to outer space
c) Moister in the upper layers of atmosphere prevents them from reaching the surface of the Earth
d) None of the statements is correct.

Q.7) With reference to the scientific progress of ancient India which of the statements given below are correct?
1. Different kinds of specialised surgical instruments were in common use by 1st century AD.
2. Transplant of internal organs in the human body had begun by the beginning of 3rd century AD.
3. The concept of sine of an angle was known in 5thcentury AD.
4. The concept of cyclic quadrilateral was known in 7thcentury AD.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.8) With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?
1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment
2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas
3. Denial of efficacy of rituals
Select the correct answers 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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