* Aerodynamic body (small head, slender legs): minimises air resistance
* Enlarged nostrils, heart & lungs: supply large amount of oxygenated blood
* Semi-retractable claws: Unlike other Big Cats, Cheetah claws don't retract fully, giving them better grip & traction while running
* Hard & Elongated Pads improve shock absorption & provide more traction
* Long muscular tail acts like a rudder allowing Cheetah to quickly change its direction while running. It provides counterbalance for sharp turns during a chase.
They make Cheetah nature's perfect sprinter
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Unlike most big cats, Cheetah can't Roar.
Cheetah vocalisations:
* Chirp (bird-like call): Cheetah chirp when excited after a kill or to locate cubs/mother
* Purr (call ~domestic cats, but louder): produced when Cheetahs r content or licking others
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Unlike other big cats which are primarily nocturnal, Cheetah are diurnal (they are active mainly during the day).
Reason behind this behavioural adaptation: Other big cats (Leopard, Lion) can predate upon or compete with Cheetah in night. Daytime activity can avoid it.
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Cheetah fur/coat is mostly covered with evenly spaced, oval or round solid black Spots. It provides camouflage to Cheetah in grassland.
Each Cheetah has a distinct pattern of spots, which can be used to identify unique individuals.
Leopard fur has polygonal Rosettes.
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#Cheetah has black tear-line marks, running from the corners of the eyes downwards.
These markings help in reflecting the bright glare of the sun while hunting in open plains. By minimizing glare, Cheetah can remain focused on moving prey during the high-speed chase.
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In past few months, I tried to share #UPSCPrelims Tricks/Tips with aspirants. Initially, I had planned to cover last 5-6 yrs' >100Qs where we can get answer with Logic. But due to work load, I couldn't get time for it.
2021 is mostly coverd. Sharing the remaining Qs of 2020 now.
Economy has a lot of interrelations & interconnections.
In Economy Questions asking about the Reasons, Factors, Causes, Impacts, Effects etc, keep your mind open and think of different logical possibilities.
* Start from latest (2021), move back
* 1 paper/day
* 3hr alarm; can give 15-20 min extra for initial 3-4 papers
* Give avg 2-3 minutes/Q; Max 3-4 minutes/Q (use Stopwatch)
* Check Ans from Official Key
For Questions you couldn't answer (within 3-4 min) or answered wrong: Check the Solution (from Solved Papers), Understand it, Memorize its methodology.
Ultimately you will know broadly 2 areas of Questions: (1) Manageable/Strong: which you usually solve in <3min, with decent accuracy (2) Unmanageable/Weak: unsolvable for you, or, taking >3min, or, poor accuracy
Tips to manage #UPSCPrelims Exam Stress/Anxiety 😟😥😫
(Based on popular demand in last few days)
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Remember that some level of stress is experienced by almost every serious UPSC aspirant. It may sometimes impact efficiency. A few aspirants may even break down.
It's NORMAL.
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Undoubtedly, Civil Services are good. But, they not that great which most coaching institutes or some persons portray.
Their ➕ are over-glorified, ➖ are rarely told.
There are many other avenues which can offer what u want in life.
I hope this truth will reduce stress🙂
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💤🛌
SLEEP is an underrated aspect of exam preparation.
An optimum hours (6-8) is essential for memorization and to reduce stress. Sleep deprivation (<6hrs) is ☠️.
Proper/Regular daily-schedule & sleep cycle is equally important. Don't vary it much.