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Lecture 03

By Zeeshan Hashmi
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Sequence of applying
Tikdams

First see for

Basic Jugaad
T1: Extreme Exaggerations
T2: WordPlay
T3: Odd one out

depending on your stage of preparation

Later use your

Beginner’s Luck Vetaran
T4: Known2Unknown T6: Master Shifu
T5: Combinations
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Tikdam Vocab Meaning

Assumption "Whether you need to be acquainted with basic working knowledge of the
theme being asked in the question.

e.g. When faced with a question on bitcoins, you are expected to know
that bitcoins have challenged the traditional banking structure."
Extreme Exaggerations "Whether the given statements take a position that sharply deviates from
what would be assumed normal.

e.g. If the statement states that as a result of introduction of GST, India

would overtake Chinese economy in near future, then it is wildly overstat-
ing the present situation of Indian economy."
Obvious Wordplay "Certain words might be used either to fool the aspirants or act as a hint
to derive the right answer.

e.g. 'Panchayatan' may fool the aspirants to think it as some sort of village
assembly."
Odd One Out "Whether one option starkly stands apart from the remaining three op-
tions

e.g. If the options contain names of books, but one is a medieval book and
other are ancient books, it must raise a red flag."
Extrapolate "To extend your localised knowledge toa larger context and zero in on the
right answer.

e.g. If Supreme Court does not publish periodic reports, the same is likely
to be the case with International Court of Justice."
Combinations At times more than one tikdam needs to applied in a single question.

You develop this ability with time.

Master Shifu "Applying your creative and critical abilities to extract the right answer.

e.g. Breaking the term 'Astradharini' into Astra + Dharini i.e. something
that weilds weapons."

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2017 UPSC Question:-

Q1. Recently there was a proposal to translocate some of the lions from their
natural habitat in Gujarat to which one of the following sites?
(a) Corbett National Park
(b) Kuno Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary
(c) Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
(d) Sariska National Park

Master Shifu Level Tikdam: - Lions are grassland creatures. Eliminate

options that are not grasslands.
Eliminate option (a) as Corbett hosts temperate forests.
Eliminate option (c) as Mudumalai hosts lush green forests
Eliminate option (d) as Sariska holds a tiger reserve. Can't have both
predators at one place
You are left with only one correct answer i.e. option (b)

Practice Question 1:-

You are NOT likely to find Bengal Tiger in which of these National Parks?
a) Sundarbans National Park
b) Hemis National Park
c) Bandhavgarh National Park
d) Kanha National Park

Assumptions, if any? - You are expected to know the locations of major

National parks.

Applying 3 techniques of Desi Jugaad tikdams

Exaggerated statements? - None
Obvious wordplay? - None
Odd one out? - Among the four options, only option (b) stands out clearly. As
Hemis National park is located in the cold desert region of Ladakh, there is no
chance Bengal Tigers can be found there.

In fact, Snow Leopard and other animals act as top predators in such
ecosystems.

Thus you can choose option (b) as your right answer.

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2017 UPSC Question:-

Q2. Consider the following statements:
1. The Standard Mark of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is mandatory for
automotive tyres and tubes.
2. AGMARK is a quality Certification Mark issued by the Food and Agriculture
Organization (FAO).
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

Applying 3 techniques of Desi Jugaad tikdams

Exaggerated statements? - Although, statement 1 mentions 'mandatory', but it
is well within the meaning of the statement.
Statement 2 can be eliminated as AGMARK being a domestic quality metric,
cannot be issued by FAO.
Obvious wordplay? - None
Odd one out? - None

Master Shifu Level Tikdam: - Tyres and Tubes pertain to human safety.
Knowing the fact that BIS is mandatory on items of safety concern, risk can
be taken in statement 1 by marking it correct.

Practice Question 2:-

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to ‘Swathi
Weapon Locating Radar’, recently seen in the news?
1. ‘Swathi Weapon Locating Radar’ has been designed to detect and track
incoming artillery rounds, mortar, and rockets and locate their launchers.
2. It can also track and observe the fall of shot from friendly guns and provide
fire corrections.
3. It has the capacity to locate and destroy enemy weapons systems
Which of the statements mentioned above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Assumptions, if any? - You have basic command over CA

Applying 3 techniques of Desi Jugaad tikdams

Exaggerated statements? - None
Obvious wordplay? - Statement 3 states that the radar has the capability to
DESTROY enemy weapons systems. If you go by the meaning of the word
'radar', it is a tool of passive defence. It can't actively destroy anything on its
own. Eliminate statement 3 and you are left only with the right answer i.e.
option (a).

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2017 UPSC Question:-

Q3. According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following
animals cannot be hunted by any person except under some provisions
provided by law?
1. Gharial
2. Indian wild ass
3. Wild buffalo
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

Assumptions, if any? - You must have a basic grasp over the conservation
status of important animals.

Master Shifu Level Tikdam: - The gharial is Critically endangered.

Wild Ass is Endangered. (Wild Ass Sanctuary)
So, if these animals have to be killed, they need strong legal backing.
Thus, look for an option that has both options 1 and 2. Only option (d) fits
the criteria which is the correct answer.

Practice Question 03:-

Which of the following vegetation is found in the Himalayan vegetation?
1. Alpine Meadows
2. Temperate forests
3. Tropical Deciduous forests
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Assumptions, if any? - You have basic command over NCERTs

Master Shifu Level Tikdam: - Alpine meadows are the most commonly
known Himalayan vegetation (if you are well versed with NCERTs). Option (b)
gets eliminated as it doesn't have statement 1

Even if you have not thoroughly studied NCERTs, you can safely assume that
temperate vegetation has the possibility to be found in the Himalayan region
due to low temperature and gradation of vegetation with altitude.

Now, even if you are confused about the tropical deciduous forest, there is
only one option that contains both 1 and 2 i.e. option (d). It contains tropical
deciduous forest by default.

Thus you can go ahead with option (d) as the correct answer.

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2017 UPSC Question:-

Q4. Which of the following is the most likely consequence of implementing
the ‘Unified Payments Interface (UPI)’?
a) Mobile wallets will not be necessary for online payments.
b) Th
 e digital currency will totally replace the physical currency in about two
decades.
c) FDI inflows will drastically increase.
d) The direct transfer of subsidies to poor people will become very effective.

Assumptions, if any? - You must know the utility of UPI as a platform for retail
money transfer.

Applying 3 techniques of Desi Jugaad tikdams

Exaggerated statements? - Eliminate (b) as it says that digital currency will
totally replace physical currency in 20 years. Total elimination has not been
achieved even in developed countries.
Eliminate (c) as there is no direct connection between UPI and FDI.
Eliminate option (d) as upi has nothing to do with subsidies.
Only option (a) makes complete sense. Mobile wallets become redundant as
UPI draws money directly from a bank account. It is the correct answer.

Practice Question 04:-

Which of the following statements with reference to biosphere reserves is
Correct?
a) These come under the special jurisdiction of UNESCO
b) No human presence is allowed so as to conserve the natural heritage
c) These are composed of terrestrial ecosystems only
d) Biosphere reserves consist of three interrelated zones - the core area, buffer
zone, transition area

Assumptions, if any? - None

Applying 3 techniques of Desi Jugaad tikdams

Exaggerated statements? - Eliminate option (a). It is highly unlikely that any
country would forfeit it's jurisdiction to some international organisation.
Eliminate option (c). Even if you are following CA you must know for sure
about the aquatic ecosystems that are part of biosphere reserves.
Obvious wordplay? - Eliminate option (b). If you look deeper, biosphere
reserves are sum total of everything present in the natural ecosystem
including the tribals and forest dwellers.
In fact, human presence is not completely banned in any of the protected
areas like national parks, wildlife sanctuaries.
Notably, various communities have helped in the conservation of the
environment e.g. Maldhari community of Gujrat.
Thus you are left with only the correct answer i.e. option (d).

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2017 UPSC Question:-

Q5. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Smart India
Hackathon 2017?
1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme for developing every city of our country
into Smart Cities in a decade.
2. It is an initiative to identify new digital technology innovations for solving
the many problems faced by our country.
3. It is a program aimed at making all the financial transactions in our country
completely digital in a decade.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 only
c) 3 only
d) 2 and 3 only

Assumptions, if any? - None

Applying 3 techniques of Desi Jugaad tikdams

Exaggerated statements? - India being a cash-intensive economy, it cannot be
possible to make all financial transactions digital in a short time span of one
decade.
Thus, you can eliminate statement 3 by application of basic common sense.
And by doing so you are left with the correct answer only i.e. option (b).

Practice Question 05:-

Which of the following statements are correct with reference to International
Solar Alliance?
1. It is the second-largest grouping of states in the world.
2. It is an initiative of the United Nations Organisation.
3. Only sunshine countries are its members.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Assumptions, if any? - You must have basic command over CA

Applying 3 techniques of Desi Jugaad tikdams

Exaggerated statements? - Eliminate statement 3. Even if you are following
CA, there are no restrictions on membership but only on voting rights.

On eliminating statement 3, you are left only with the right answer i.e.
option (a).

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2019 UPSC Question:-

Q6. With reference to the British colonial rule in India, consider the following
statements :
1. Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the abolition of the system of
‘indentured labour’.
2. In Lord Chelmsford’s ‘War Conference’, Mahatma Gandhi did not support
the resolution on recruiting Indians for World War.
3. Consequent upon the breaking Salt Law by Indian people, the Indian
National Congress was declared illegal by the colonial rulers.
Which of the statements given above a correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Master Shifu Level Tikdam: - Its a trap question.

As mentioned in Statement 2, it is but natural to think that Gandhiji would
not have supported the war resolution.
But if you think deep, even in South Africa, Gandhiji commanded an
Ambulance corp for which he received the title "Kaisar e Hind".
If you can spot this trap and can eliminate statement 2, you automatically get
the right answer i.e. option (b).

Practice Question 6:-

Consider the following statements with reference to the term ‘virtual
currency’, often seen in the news:
1. It is distinguished from fiat currency (real currency) and is traded online.
2. Virtual currencies are mostly created, distributed and accepted in local
networks.
3. RBI aims to actively integrate virtual currency with the banking structure.
Which of the statements mentioned above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Assumptions, if any? - You must have basic command over CA.

Applying 3 techniques of Desi Jugaad tikdams

Exaggerated statements? - If you are following CA, you must know for sure
that RBI is taking steps against the use of virtual currency.
Eliminate statement 3 and you are left only with correct answer i.e. option (a).

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2016 UPSC Question:-

Q7. 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.

Assumptions, if any? - You must have basic understanding of hindi words.

Master Shifu Level Tikdam: - Break the word into two i.e. Astra + Dharini.
It roughly corresponds to something that wields weapons.
Eliminate (a) as an amphibious warfare ship has a much wider mandate than
just wielding weapons.
Similar is the case with option (b) i.e. nuclear-powered submarine
Also, option (d) can be eliminated as an aircraft carrier carries aircrafts (which
themselves are loaded with weapons)
Thus option (c) remains which makes the most sense i.e. Torpedo launch and
recovery vehicle. Mark it as the right option.

Practice Question 7:-

Which of the following options are correct regarding INS Sagardwani?
a) It is a destroyer ship that can travel at speed of sound
b) It is a proposed aircraft carrier to be built indigenously
c) It is a marine acoustic research ship operated by Indian Navy
d) It is a nuclear submarine presently operated by Indian Navy

Assumptions, if any? - You must have basic understanding of hindi words.

Master Shifu Level Tikdam: - Break the name 'Sagardhwani' into two parts.
you get sagar+dhwani
'Sagar' means ocean and 'Dhwani' means sound.
First of all options (b) and (d) can be eliminated at the outset because if such
initiatives were really true, you could not have missed it as part of your CA
preparation.
Now, both options (a) and (c) are related to sound. But have you ever come
across a navy vessel that travels at the speed of sound?
Thus eliminate option (a) and you are left only with the right answer i.e.
option (c).

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