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Dear student,

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.

Q.1) Projects pertaining to which of the following sectors are eligible for financing from the IIFCL(India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited)?
1. Cold storage chains
2. Power
3. Road
4. Railways
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2 and 4 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Inspired by: Infra sector gets an allocation of close to Rs. 6 lakh cr

Q.2) Which of the following country/countries is/are not part of Ashgabat agreement?
1. Pakistan
2. Nepal
3. Sri Lanka
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 only
Inspired by: India joins Ashgabat agreement

Q.3) Consider the following Sectors of the Indian Economy:
1. Banking
2. Agriculture
3. Defence
Which of the above are part of Union list as a part of seventh schedule of constitution?
a) 3 only
b) 1 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.4) Which of the following statement regarding the Chabahar Port is/are correct?
1.The Chabahar Port is located in the Gulf of Oman.
2. It serves as Iran’s only oceanic port.
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.5) With reference to the Finance Bill which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The Finance Bill can be introduced only in Lok Sabha
2. The Rajya Sabha cannot recommend amendments to the Bill
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) Both 1 and 2
b) 1 only
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Inspired by: Govt proposes key amendments to PMLA

Q.6) Which of the following leaf modifications occurs/occur in desert areas to inhibit water loss?
1. Hard and waxy leaves
2. Tiny leaves or no leaves
3. Thorns instead of leaves
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

Q.7) The known forces of nature can be divided into four classes, viz, gravity electromagnetism, weak nuclear force and strong nuclear force. with reference to them, which one of the following statements is not correct?
a) Gravity is the strongest of the four
b) Electromagnetism act only on particles with an electric charge
c) Weak nuclear force causes radioactivity
d) Strong nuclear force holds protons and nutrons inside the nuclear of an atom.

Q.8) The efforts to detect the existence of Higgs boson particle have become frequent news in the recent past. What is /are the importance/importances of discovering this particle?
1. It will enable us to understand as to why elementary particles have mass.
2. It will enables us in the near future to develope the technology to transferring matter from one point to another without traversing the physical space between them.
3. It will enable us to create better fuels for nuclear fission.
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

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,

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.

Q.1) The National Achievement Survey (NAS), often seen in news, is related to which of the following issue?
a) Women Empowerment
b) Science and Technology
c) Governance
d) Education
Inspired by: Click2read

Q.2) With reference to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East(UNRWA) which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It comes under the UNHRC.
2. It allow refugee status to be inherited by descendants.
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: Indian aid for Palestine diplomatic institute

Q.3) With reference to the Project 75 of Indian Navy which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Only submarines are being built under the Project.
2. INS Khanderi was built under the same project.
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) Both 1 and 2
b) 2 only
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 1 only
Inspired by: INS Karanj boosts Navy’s firepower

Q.4) Consider the following statements:
1. Appreciation of rupee will decrease India’s competitiveness in exports.
2. Export and import policy is currently handled by Ministry of finance.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 2 only
b) Both 1 and 2
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 1 only

Q.5) The Shakti Scheme, recently seen in news, is related to which of the following sector?
a) Steel
b) Coal
c) Uranium
d) None of the above
Inspired by: Click2read

Q.6) Many transplanted seedlings do not grow because
a) the new soil does not contain favourable minerals
b) most of the root hairs grip the new soil too hard
c) most of the root hairs are lost during transplantation
d) leaves get damaged during transplantation

Q.7) Economic growth in country X will necessarily have to occur if
a) there is technical progress in the world economy
b) there is population growth in X
c) there is capital formation in X
d) the volume of trade grows in the world economy

Q.8) Which of the following statements is / are correct?
1. Viruses lack enzymes necessary for the generation of energy.
2. Viruses can be cultured in any synthetic medium.
3. Viruses are transmitted from one organism to another by biological vectors only.
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

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,

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.

Q.1) The Thar Link Express, recently seen in news, connects Pakistan and which of the following Indian States/ Union territory other than Rajasthan?
1. Haryana
2. Punjab
3. Delhi
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) None of the above
b) 2 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) 1 and 3 only
Inspired by: Pak. extends Thar Link Express for 3 years

Q.2) Which of the following countries are members of both ASEAN and RCEP:
1. Indonesia
2. Malaysia
3. Philippines
4. Singapore
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1 and 2 only
Inspired by: [op-ed snap] The balancing act: ASEAN

Q.3) With reference to the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Scheme which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is integrated in the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan program.
2. The scheme is for Scheduled Caste people only.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 2 only
b) Both 1 and 2
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 1 only
Inspired by: [op-ed snap] The high dropout rate of girls in India

Q.4) Insolvency proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code are undertaken by:
a) RBI
b) Finance Ministry
c) National Company Law Tribunal
d) CBI

Q.5) With reference to the ‘Mihir’ computer system, recently seen in news, consider the following statements:
1. It was launched by the ministry of earth science (MoES).
2. It is a Super Computer.
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: India launches high performance computer system Mihir

Q.6) Ball bearings are used in bicycles, cars, etc., because
a) the actual between the is increased area of contact wheel and axle
b) the effective between the is increased area of contact wheel and axle
c) the effective between the is reduced area of contact wheel and axle
d) None of the above statements is correct

Q.7) Consider the following phenomena:
1. Size of the sun at dusk
2. Colour of the sun at dawn
3. Moon being visible at dawn
4. Twinkle of stars in the sky
5. Polestar beingvisible in the sky
Which of the above are optical illusions?
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 3, 4 and 5
c) 1, 2 and 4
d) 2, 3 and 5

Q.8) Rainbow is produced when sunlight falls on drops of rain.
Which of the following physical phenomena are responsible for this?
1. Dispersion
2. Refraction
3. Internal reflection
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

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.

Q.1) With reference to State Legislatures which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The Constitution limits the number of Ministers in State cabinets to 15% of the total number of MLAs of the State.

2. The Constitution limits the number of Ministers in cabinet in Delhi Legislature  to 10% of the total number of MLAs.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

a) Neither 1 nor 2

b) 2 only

c) 1 only

d) Both 1 and 2

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] A path to executive power

Q.2) FAME scheme, often seen in news is related to which of the following sector?

a) Power sector

b) Agriculture

c) Coal Sector

d) Electric Vehicles

Inspired by: Click2read

Q.3) Which of the following agreement/declaration/convention is related to the WTO?
a) Bonn Agreement

b) Alpine Convention

c) Marrakesh Agreement

d) Fortaleza

Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding Sulphur Dioxide?

1. Sulfur dioxide is a light yellow color gas or liquid with a strong, choking odor

2.It is a gas covered under Kyoto Protocol

3. Sulfur dioxide is sometimes used as a food preservative

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 2 and 3

d) All of the above

Q.5) The National agricultural policy (NAP), 2000 was targeted to which of the following?

1. achieve an agricultural growth of four percent per annum

2. to strengthen the rural infrastructure

3. to offer a decent standard of living to farmers

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1 and 3 only

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Framing the farming issue

Q.6) Supply of money remammg the same when there is an increase in demand for money, there will be

a) a fall in the level of prices

b) an increase in the rate of interest

c) a decrease in the rate of interest

d) an increase in the level of income and employment

Q.7) Fruits stored in a cold chamber exhibit longer storage life because

a) exposure to sunlight is prevented

b) concentration dioxide in the is increased of carbon environment

c) rate of respiration is decreased

d) there is an increase in humidity

Q.8) Consider the following fauna of India:

1.Gharial

2.Leatherback turtle

3.Swamp deer

Which of the above is/are endangered?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) None

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.

Q.1) The Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2018 is produced jointly by Yale University and Columbia University in collaboration with
a) United Nations Environment Programme
b) IMF
c) World Economic Forum
d) OECD
Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Red alert on the green index

Q.2) Which of the following statements explain/explains about the meaning of the ‘Credit Rating’?
1. It is an evaluation of the debt issuers likelihood of default.
2. It evaluates the credit worthiness of an issuer of specific types of debt.
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.3) The Indrajit Gupta Committee is related which of the following?
a) State Funding of Elections
b) Credit rating agencies
c) UPSC
d) None of the above
Inspired by: [op-ed snap] A vote for state funding

Q.4) With reference to the United National Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. India is a signatory to the convention.
2. All the UN members are parties to the convention.
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Inspired by: Acid attack victims to get quota in central govt jobs

Q.5) Which one of the following groups of items is included in India’s foreign­exchange reserves?
a) Foreign­currency assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) and loans from foreign countries
b) Foreign­currency assets, gold oldings of the RBI and SDRs
c) Foreign­currency assets, loans from the World Bank and SDRs
d) Foreign­currency assets, gold holdings of the RBI and loans from the World Bank

Q.6) The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the
a) imposition restrictions the Indians of certain to carry arms by Indians
b) imposition of restrictions on newspapers and magazines published in Indian languages
c) removal of disqualifications imposed on the Indian magistrates with regard to the trial of the Europeans
d) removal of a duty on imported cotton cloth

Q.7) A rise in general level of prices may be caused by
1. an increase in the money supply
2. a decrease in the aggregate level of output
3. an increase in the effective demand
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.8) Which one of the following is likely to be the most inflationary in its effect?
a) Repayment of public debt
b) Borrowing from the public to finance a budget deficit
c) Borrowing from banks to finance a budget deficit
d) Creating new money to finance a budget deficit

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.

Q.1) With reference to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) whch of the following statements is/are correct?
1. No South american country is a member of the OPEC.
2. The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) has a Permanent Observer status at the United Nations.
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) Both 1 and 2
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) 1 only
d) 2 only
Inspired by: [op-ed snap] The oil risk

Q.2) With reference to the Merchandise Export from India Scheme, consider the following statements:
1. The scheme was introduced through the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-20.
2. It is implemented by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
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] How can the government revive manufacturing?

Q.3) With reference to the ‘Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN)’, consider the following statements:
1. It is an official United Nations Observer.
2. India is not its member.
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] Taking ASEAN to the bank

Q.4) With reference to the CLMV Countries which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. All the members of the CLMV are also the members of the ASEAN.
2. All the CLMV countries are landlocked.
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: [op-ed snap] Taking ASEAN to the bank

Q.5) Which of the following was not a founding member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN)?
a) Indonesia
b) Myanmar
c) Malaysia
d) Philippines
Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Taking ASEAN to the bank

Q.6) To obtain full benefits of demographic dividend, what should India do?
a) Promoting skill development
b) Introducing more social security schemes
c) Reducing infant mortality rate
d) Privatization of higher education

Q.7) In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called ‘Tribhanga’ has been a favourite of Indian artists from ancient times till today. Which one of the following statements best describes this pose?
a) One leg is bent and the body is slightly but oppositely curved at waist and neck
b) Facial expressions, hand gestures and make­up are combined to symbolize certain epic or historic characters
c) Movements of body, face and hands are used to express oneself or to tell a story
d) A little smile, slightly curved waist and certain hand gestures are emphasized to express the feelings of love or eroticism

Q.8) Annie Besant was
1. responsible for starting the Home Rule Movement
2. the founder of the Theo­sophical Society
3. once the President of the Indian National Congress
Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

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.