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#93: PRELIMS LOGICAL TRICKS | Part 1

Compilation of Tweets shared by IFS ANUPAM SHARMA SIR

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Mar 13, 2023
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Sh. Anupam Sharma is an IFS officer of MP cadre who’s currently serving as DFO Burhanpur. He has shared ~70 tweets documenting Logical Tips and Tricks to solve UPSC CSE Prelims Questions.

I was revising them and realized that the compilation on twitter needs better platform. Therefore, I compiled all of these for myself and now making the compilation public for all to learn and benefit from!

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In this first part, I am compiling 35 of his tweets. Rest in part 2.

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Anupam Sharma, IFS @AnupamSharmaIFS
Some aspirants had messaged regarding #UPSCPrelims strategy. Apart from traditional strategy, there were some logical #Tricks which helped me score >130 in almost every #UPSC attempt (2015,16,17,18). So, will keep on sharing those tricks. Trick-1: Surname Image: 2018 Question
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1:02 PM ∙ Feb 13, 2022
3,042Likes304Retweets


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Anupam Sharma, IFS @AnupamSharmaIFS
Logical Tricks for #UPSCPrelims Trick: #UPSC is a highly reputed organization of India. Obviously question-setter must have text-based evidence(s) showing or refuting the option(s) given by them. So, think if any option is probable in any quality textbook or not. Qs. Pre 2019
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2:35 PM ∙ Feb 15, 2022
1,121Likes127Retweets


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Anupam Sharma, IFS @AnupamSharmaIFS
Logical Tricks for #UPSCPrelims 🧠 Sometimes, multiple tricks are applied together: * Checking Hindi Translation for difficult English words * Elimination techniques * Smelling the #UPSC logic behind asking the Question Disclaimer: This is risky, not for Freshers Image: 2021 Q
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6:10 AM ∙ Feb 18, 2022
794Likes117Retweets


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Anupam Sharma, IFS @AnupamSharmaIFS
Logical Tricks/Tips for #UPSCPrelims 🧠 Often, connecting the dots (of our prior/existing knowledge) can help us in arriving at the correct Answer. Image: 2021 Q #UPSC
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5:01 PM ∙ Feb 19, 2022
740Likes95Retweets


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Anupam Sharma, IFS @AnupamSharmaIFS
Logical Tricks/Tips for #UPSCPrelims 🧠 We need not possess exact or complete knowledge about #UPSC Pre Question to solve it. Often we can solve some questions using common sense & basic knowledge. Disclaimers: It's not for Freshers; Some prior knowledge required Image: 2021 Q
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12:53 PM ∙ Feb 16, 2022
796Likes94Retweets


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Anupam Sharma, IFS @AnupamSharmaIFS
Logical Tricks for #UPSCPrelims Trick: #UPSC is a highly reputed organization of India. Obviously question-setter must have text-based evidence(s) showing or refuting the option(s) given by them. So, think if any option is probable in any quality textbook or not. Qs. Pre 2019
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2:35 PM ∙ Feb 15, 2022
1,121Likes127Retweets


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Anupam Sharma, IFS @AnupamSharmaIFS
7. Logical #Tricks for #UPSCPrelims 🧠 Looks like, the last Question tricks (6) were somewhat heavy for some aspirants. So, this is a simple one, using the most popular tricks/tips. * Elimination of options * Checking extreme statements/words carefully Image: 2021 Q #UPSC
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1:44 PM ∙ Feb 18, 2022
1,411Likes185Retweets


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Anupam Sharma, IFS @AnupamSharmaIFS
9. Logical Tips for #UPSCPrelims We may not always get correct answer using Logical #Tricks. Reasons: our carelessness, faulty application of logic, or, even proper application of tricks may give wrong answer. Still, in my experience, overall impact remains (+) Image: Q 2020
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9:21 AM ∙ Feb 20, 2022
565Likes74Retweets


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Anupam Sharma, IFS @AnupamSharmaIFS
9. Logical Tips for #UPSCPrelims We may not always get correct answer using Logical #Tricks. Reasons: our carelessness, faulty application of logic, or, even proper application of tricks may give wrong answer. Still, in my experience, overall impact remains (+) Image: Q 2020
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9:21 AM ∙ Feb 20, 2022
565Likes74Retweets


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Anupam Sharma, IFS @AnupamSharmaIFS
10. Logical #Tricks for #UPSCPrelims 🧠 Image: 2020 Question, GIB Btw, one surprising fact. Contrary to its name, Desert National Park (DNP) is actually a Wildlife Sanctuary, not a National Park. #UPSC
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2:12 PM ∙ Feb 20, 2022
944Likes90Retweets


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Anupam Sharma, IFS @AnupamSharmaIFS
Logical Tricks/Tips for #UPSCPrelims 🧠 Sometimes we have ZERO knowledge about a specific #UPSC Question, yet it may be solved. #Tricks * Try to be in the shoes of Question-setter * Science has vast possibilities Disclaimer: These are risky, not for Freshers Image: 2021 Q
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12:48 PM ∙ Feb 17, 2022
753Likes85Retweets


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Anupam Sharma, IFS @AnupamSharmaIFS
12. Logical Tips for #UPSCPrelims 🧠 Don't be afraid 😱 of lengthy questions/statements and seemingly complicated words/phrases. Atleast give it a try (in 2nd round of solving). Often, such questions are easy to solve using basic knowledge & simple logics. Image: 2020 Q #UPSC
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12:33 PM ∙ Feb 22, 2022
545Likes74Retweets


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Anupam Sharma, IFS @AnupamSharmaIFS
13. Logical #Tricks for #UPSCPrelims 🧠 Carefully check extreme statements with words like Always, All, Only. You just have to think of 1 exception, & that statement can be rejected. Disclaimer: "All statements with extreme words are incorrect" is also ❌, by same logic🙂 #UPSC
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5:00 PM ∙ Feb 23, 2022
513Likes77Retweets


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Anupam Sharma, IFS @AnupamSharmaIFS
14. Logical #Tricks for #UPSCPrelims 🧠 * Psychology of Question setter * Practicalities in framing Questions Check initial Tweets also for better clarity. Disclaimer: Risky, not for Freshers Image: Q 2020 #UPSC
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1:50 AM ∙ Feb 28, 2022
867Likes115Retweets


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Anupam Sharma, IFS @AnupamSharmaIFS
15. Lateral Thinking for #UPSCPrelims 🧠 Taking ideas from Words/Names: Name is not assigned randomly, often it has some logic behind it. We may think that to get help in some Questions. Disclaimer: Risky, not for Freshers Image: Q 2018 #UPSC
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3:37 AM ∙ Mar 1, 2022
487Likes49Retweets


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Anupam Sharma, IFS @AnupamSharmaIFS
16. Logical Tips/Tricks for #UPSCPrelims 🧠 * Checking the options or statements properly * Elimination Disclaimer: Risky, not for Freshers Image: Q 2020 #UPSC
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1:02 AM ∙ Mar 4, 2022
527Likes65Retweets


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Anupam Sharma, IFS @AnupamSharmaIFS
17. Lateral Thinking for #UPSCPrelims 🧠 Sometimes, correlating question & options may give us the answer. Image: 2021 Q I won't call it a "Blind Guess". At worst, it may be called a "Thoughtful Guess". Disclaimer: It's risky, not for Freshers. #UPSC
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5:29 AM ∙ Mar 6, 2022
584Likes64Retweets


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Anupam Sharma, IFS @AnupamSharmaIFS
18. Logical Tips for #UPSCPrelims 🧠 * We may acquire knowledge from any source (books or movies), more important is it's application in Question(s) * In most of the Questions, clarity of Basics is important even to apply the logical tricks Image: Q 2021 #UPSC
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1:48 PM ∙ Mar 7, 2022
406Likes57Retweets


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Anupam Sharma, IFS @AnupamSharmaIFS
19. Lateral Thinking for #UPSCPrelims 🧠 * Practicalities in framing a statement * Psychology of Question-setter Disclaimer: Risky, not for Freshers Image: Q 2021 #UPSC
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3:41 PM ∙ Mar 10, 2022
750Likes64Retweets


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Anupam Sharma, IFS @AnupamSharmaIFS
20. Logical #Tricks for #UPSCPrelims 🧠 * Empirical Observation: There are good chances that data/organization are changed in statements, coz it's very easy for Question-setter. * Practicalities in framing Questions Disclaimer: Risky, not for Freshers Image: Q 2021 #UPSC
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2:57 AM ∙ Mar 12, 2022
575Likes68Retweets


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Anupam Sharma, IFS @AnupamSharmaIFS
21. Lateral Thinking for #UPSCPrelims 🧠 * Like I told earlier also, don't be scared of lengthy questions. Handle them with open mind. * Check Hindi translation (On an average, it helps in ~1 Question each year) Disclaimer: Risky, not for Freshers Image: Q 2021 #UPSC
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6:53 AM ∙ Mar 13, 2022
440Likes53Retweets


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Anupam Sharma, IFS @AnupamSharmaIFS
22. Lateral Thinking for #UPSCPrelims 🧠 DIY * Check if any statement shows just a possibility * Imagine if statement can be true * Sense the practicality of finding a statement or its negation in any textbook *Check which statement has Data/Organization & is very easy to tweak
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12:00 PM ∙ Mar 14, 2022
591Likes65Retweets


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Anupam Sharma, IFS @AnupamSharmaIFS
23. Logical Tricks for #UPSCPrelims 🧠 Do It Yourself (DIY) Will post explanation tomorrow. Image: Prelims 2019 Question #UPSC
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1:23 PM ∙ Mar 15, 2022
610Likes57Retweets


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Anupam Sharma, IFS @AnupamSharmaIFS
24. Logical Tricks for #UPSCPrelims 🧠 Prelims 2019 Question Do It Yourself (DIY) #UPSC
Application of Logical Tricks, Lateral Thinking & Eliminations to UPSC Prelims Question
7:04 AM ∙ Mar 19, 2022
508Likes56Retweets


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Anupam Sharma, IFS @AnupamSharmaIFS
25. Tips for #UPSCPrelims Not all Questions have to be attempted. If any candidate isn't having any idea about a Question (particularly a factual one), then Leave it without wasting much time. Number of such Qs may be 5-10. Image: 2021 Q, Unsolvable (But, easy for Rajasthanis)
Tips & Strategy for UPSC Civil Services Prelims
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1:14 PM ∙ Mar 19, 2022
775Likes72Retweets


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Anupam Sharma, IFS @AnupamSharmaIFS
26. Logical Tricks for #UPSCPrelims 🧠 In a few Questions, thinking why the Question has been asked might be helpful. Disclaimers: Risky, not for Beginners Image: 2019 Q #UPSC
Logical Tricks for UPSC Civil Services Prelims Exam
3:53 PM ∙ Mar 20, 2022
907Likes71Retweets


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Anupam Sharma, IFS @AnupamSharmaIFS
27. Tips for #UPSCPrelims 🧠 There are some "easy to prepare" areas/topics from which 1-2 Questions are asked almost every year. They have to be memorized properly. Ex. Major Rivers of India Images: 2021 Q, PYQs on Rivers, Useful map @MapsofIndia (poor colour contrast) #UPSC
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10:15 PM ∙ Mar 22, 2022
687Likes83Retweets


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Anupam Sharma, IFS @AnupamSharmaIFS
28. Logical Tricks for #UPSCPrelims 🧠 * Empirical observation on framing of statements by #UPSC Question-setters * Elimination * Lateral Thinking should be combined with Knowledge for better accuracy Check earlier posts for greater clarity Disclaimer: It's Risky Image: 2021Q
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3:27 PM ∙ Mar 23, 2022
546Likes61Retweets


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Anupam Sharma, IFS @AnupamSharmaIFS
29. Empirical Observation on #UPSCPrelims 🧐 Sometimes if in a Question with ≥2 statements, 2 statements have some related idea/content but have different keywords (organization etc), then contents & keywords are interchanged between those 2 statements Disclaimer: VERY Risky☠️
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12:59 PM ∙ Mar 24, 2022
385Likes46Retweets


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Anupam Sharma, IFS @AnupamSharmaIFS
30. Logical Tips for #UPSCPrelims 🧠 Empirical observation/pattern that Data & Organization are usually tweaked to make the statement ❌ should be applied only if you have a supporting Logic or Knowledge. Otherwise, it will be extremely risky. Image: 2021 Q #UPSC
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2:07 PM ∙ Mar 25, 2022
576Likes56Retweets


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Anupam Sharma, IFS @AnupamSharmaIFS
31. Logical Tricks for #UPSCPrelims 🧠 Elimination of seemingly incorrect options, based on Logics &/or limited Knowledge, is the most useful strategy to solve Questions. Image: 2020 Q #UPSC
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8:29 AM ∙ Mar 26, 2022
557Likes58Retweets


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Anupam Sharma, IFS @AnupamSharmaIFS
32. Logical Tricks for #UPSCPrelims 🧠 * Thinking about the location/region of name/word * Elimination of seemingly incorrect options Image: 2020 Q #UPSC
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4:58 PM ∙ Mar 27, 2022
557Likes52Retweets


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Anupam Sharma, IFS @AnupamSharmaIFS
33. Logical Tricks for #UPSCPrelims 🧠 * Extreme statement may be ❌. But it's not a rule. So, think logically everytime. * Elimination This Question also reminded me of a saying😅 अति का भला न बोलना, अति की भली न चूप, अति का भला न बरसना, अति की भली न धूप। Image: 2020 Q #UPSC
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11:36 AM ∙ Mar 31, 2022
467Likes52Retweets


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34. Logical Tricks for #UPSCPrelims 🧠 In Science-Tech questions, if a Statement is telling just the possibility (ex. "can be") and you can also think/imagine that possibility, then it has high probability of being ✔️. Disclaimer: Risky, not for Freshers Image: 2020 Q #UPSC
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2:54 PM ∙ Apr 1, 2022
499Likes42Retweets


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35. Logical Tricks for #UPSCPrelims 🧠 Do It Yourself (DIY) Image: 2020 Q #UPSC
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3:48 PM ∙ Apr 3, 2022
867Likes73Retweets

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Great collection and tricks 👍👍👍👍

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