Dear Readers, SSC CGL is one of the most popular competitive exams and lakhs of candidates appear in this exam making the competition very tough. SC CGL Exam 2016 is approaching and it is the right time to fasten your seat belts. This is a very crucial time for every candidate who are going to appear this Exam.
We are sure you would be looking for useful advice for your preparation. SO, in this article we will present some important tips to score 30+ in GK Section of SSC CGL Tier-I Exam, which will help you prepare better for Exam.
First, let's discuss the Pattern of SSC CGL Exam
SSC Graduate Level exam comprises Two stages:
Tier - I Exam
Tier - II Exam
Today we are going to discuss about Tier-I Exam which includes four i.e

Each part is of equal importance so candidates have to focus on each & every part of this exam.
It should be noted by candidates is that there is Negative Marking of 0.25 Marks in this Exam. So plan for exam is according to the pattern & syllabus of SSC.
Remember that There is no Section wise Cut Off in this Exam.
Note: Click here to SSC CGL 2016: Detailed Syllabus & Selection Process
Smart Strategy for General Awareness section in SSC CGL Exam
General awareness is not something you can expect to master in a day. But from an exam point of view, if you spend time consistently, you can perform well in it in relatively less time as compared to Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning section. This section acquires more importance because this is the only section which can be attempted quickly i.e. in 12-15 minutes and at the same time, decent marks can be scored in this section if prepared well.
The number of questions from each topic and their difficulty level has remained similar over the years. In order to know the recent trend of complete General Awareness section, candidates may go through the following table:

Tips for Each topic in General Awareness section
1. General Science
By the Science questions, your basic Ability to solve Science related general questions and your awareness with the development of the day to day life based on science are judged. Questions are generally of the School level. You need to polish your School level Science.
There are three sections that come in General Science which are given below in detail
Biology: In order to make it easy for all the aspirants, we are posting links to some important "Study notes" on Biology.
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Quizzes from Previous Year Papers
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Chemistry:
In order to make it easy for all the aspirants, we are posting links of Chemistry Capsule for SSC Exams.
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Quizzes from Previous Year Papers
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Physics: In order to make it easy for all the aspirants, we are posting links of Physics Capsule for SSC Exams.
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Quizzes from Previous Year Papers
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2. History
For SSC, History means Indian History, hardly a question is asked from world history, so it is recommended to read Indian History only.
Some Major things to remember from History
History Part -I
Important Wars: who fought with whom, when and what was the result + some of them are from 'modern history
Delhi Sultanate: Qutubuddin Aibak, Iltutmish, Razia Sultan, Balban , Alauddin Khilji and his policies, Mohd. Tuglaq and his speciality, Firoz Shah Tughlaq and his policy, Sikandar Lodhi, Ibrahim Lodhi.
Mughal and their policy work constructions.
Culture: South India Temple and features: Gopuram, Garbhagriha, Hoysala temple etc.
Mosques, tombs, gates, forts: where are they located and who built them?
Travelers: (incl. Ancient) + envoys: mainly Megasthenes, Fa-Hien, Al-Baruni, Huien Tsang, Marco Polo, Ibn Batuta, Nicolo Conti, Wiliam Hawkins, Thoms Roe, Tavernier, Bernier.
Religion: Bhakti saints, Sufi Saints particularly Khwaja Muinuddin Chisty, Sikhism, Gurus particularly Nanak, Arjan Dev and Gobind Singh
History Part II
Entry of Europeans: where did they setup factory and under whose rule? + their conflicts with Native rules (e.g Siraz-ud daula, Tipu Sultan)
Important Gov.Gen/Viceroys and their policies
Revolts : 1857 Peasant revolts and their leaders+reasons: mainly Indigo, Deccan, Ramosi, Chamran, Kheda, Moplah, Tebhaga, Telengana and Eka
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Various organisations and their Founders: Mainly Brahmo, Sadharan Brahmo, Namdhari, Radha Swami, Arya Samaj, Prarthana, Deccan Edu., Theosophical, Ramkrishan Mission, Servents of India, Purna Seva Sadan, Satya Sodhak, Aravipuram, Justice party, Bahishkrit Hitkarini, Self-Respect, Harijan Sevak, Derozio, Tattvabodhini, Wahabi, DEoband, Aligarh,
Reformers: Roy, Vivekanand, Sahjanand, Saraswati, Kesab Chandra etc.
Education reform: Hunter, Sadler, Macaulay and Sargeant
Freedom Struggle: Congress, GK related to Congress Sessions: prominent chairmen, resolution etc. Moderate, Extremist and their leader, Surat Split, Swaraj Party, Nehru Report.
Gandhi: Champaran, Kheda;NCM, Khilafat, CDM, QIM, Gandhi-Irwin, Gandhi-Amebedkar, Gandhi-Bose
Reforms: Morley Minto; Montague-Chelmsford Thuggary: Rowlett, Jalliyanwala, Simon, RTC, Communal award
Acts: 1909, 1919, 1935 and 1947;
Tips: Try to understand and co-relate the events in Indian History and try to make relationship with your life. It helps a lot to create memory link ups with the events.
Note: In order to make it easy for all the aspirants, we are posting links to some important "Study notes" on History.
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Quizzes from Previous Year Papers
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3. Polity
Advantage of Polity Section in General Studies-Getting all correct answer in polity is not that hard as getting the same in History/Geography / Current Affairs because most of the data follows a logical pattern. So revise it a lot and make polity your strong point for G.S.
Some Major Topics to remember
History of Constitution, Constitutional developments, Preamble, Barrowed features of Constitution,
Articles: you don't have to remember all articles numbers in Constitution – but only imp articles numbers- like appointment, powers and removal of things (like President), budget , parliament etc.
Fundamental Rights: This is considered as the most important aspect of our constitution. Go through all the Fundamental Rights (FR) many times over until you grasp the essence of each FR. Also try to remember which article corresponds to which FR and what the provisions are therein.
Most Important Point: Use "Comparative Reading" Example when you read polity — do it in the following routine - First read about the President, then the governor, then read about PM, then CM, Parliament and then State Legislature, Supreme Court and then High court and so on.
Note: In order to make it easy for all the aspirants, we are posting links to some important "Study notes" on Polity
Click Here for Complete Polity Notes
Quizzes from Previous Year Papers
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4. Geography
SSC most of time asks questions from Indian Geography. So don´t prepare for world Geography. Because it will not be beneficial to you from SSC exam point of view. For IAS exams, it is mandatory to prepare for World History and World Geography, but from SSC point of view, don´t go for it.
Some Major things to remember
Major Soils of India: Forest types and their distribution
Rivers / Lakes / Waterfalls: Where do they start? , Which states do they cover? In which sea do they end?, list of their tributaries
CENSUS-2011: related GK (highest-lowest in literacy, sex ratio etc.) + State with maximum ST population in absolute numbers and in percentages. etc.
Culture: Any important fairs / cultural events-dances/festivals?
Trade and Transport- Major Highways of India- Railway Zones
Universe: basics of planets-their moons, asteroid, comet, stars etc. (just do high school level coverage, don't put lot of time here on individual planet)
Layers of atmosphere: their sequence, uses (Ionosphere, stratosphere etc) Layers of earth-core, SIAL, SIMA, discontinuity.
Note: In order to make it easy for all the aspirants, we are posting links to some important "Study notes" on Geography
Click here for complete Geography Notes
Quizzes from Previous Year Papers
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5. Economy
Some Major Topics to remember
GDP/GNP/NNP/ Inflation, Budget Process, RBI Policies, Agricultural subsidies, PDS, Food Security, social and poverty alleviation programs.
To observe the importance of Budget, Sebi, Imf, World bank, Employment, Banking, Sensex, Expenditure, Central plans, Receipts…etc
The importance of Central plans, 12th Plan..etc
Note: In order to make it easy for all the aspirants, we are posting links to some important "Study notes" on Economics
Economics Notes on Indian Tax Structure
Economics Notes on Five Year Plans of India
Previous Year Questions from Economics For SSC Exams Part-I
Previous Year Questions from Economics For SSC Exams Part-II
3 Quizzes from Previous Year Papers
1. Click here For Quiz I
2. Click here For Quiz II
3. Click here For Quiz III
Keep all the above points in mind and you will surely be able to score well in General Awareness section of SSC CGL Exam easily. Be confident and Give your Best.
Thank You!
