How to prepare for General Awareness Section of SSC CGL exams?




General Awareness is considered to be one of the most difficult sections to prepare for SSC CGL EXAM but it is scoring. This section is difficult to prepare because the syllabus is very vast. It demands good grasping and memorizing power which needs regularity and consistency in studying.
Before preparing for the examination preparation, the students ought to go through the latest syllabus and exam pattern. Thereafter, they must study and scrutinize previous year papers to understand the significance of importance topics.
After scrutinizing previous year papers, we will get to know few significant facts. The entire section can be divided into three parts- Static GK (10 to12 questions), General Science (8 to 10 questions), Current Affairs (3 to 5 questions) and Miscellaneous Topics (3 to 5 questions). 
There are number of books available in the market but we need to pick or buy the best one suited for SSC CGL EXAM which is based on the latest syllabus and exam pattern. The students are recommended to refer Lucent’s General knowledge Book, Manorama Yearbook, Competition Success Review and daily newspapers (The Hindu, The Times of India). For preparing Current Affairs, the daily newspapers are the best foundation of information and so everyday dedicate at least 15 to 20 minutes to it. Do note down every significant information about politics, sports, economics, awards etc and make a list of it. It will give you enough knowledge and make you a competent aspirant. 
The Static GK is the most significant topic which includes chapters like History, Geography, Economy, and Polity. The questions based on latest Government schemes, latest awards, events, abbreviations etc have been frequently asked in the previous year papers.
The topic of General Science has become more significant in last few years. The questions based on Biology have been frequently asked followed by questions on Physics, Chemistry, Nutrition, Computer and Mobile Technology, Diseases and Pollution. The students can also refer to their 12th Class NCERT books for topics like environment, nutrition, diseases etc. Keep yourself updated on latest development in the field of Science and Medicines like Noble awards, new inventions, latest diseases and its cure etc. The examiners test candidate’s ability to learn and grasp new knowledge and so be psychologically prepared in collecting information.    
The Miscellaneous Topics includes categories like Population Census, Important books and their writers, First sports achievement for India and world like first Olympic, first Asian Game, etc., Awards and their importance, Important Days, State Animals and Symbols, Name of the Scientist who got Noble prize for important discoveries, knowledge about origin of Computer and its functioning etc. These topics may sound detailed and complex and therefore do refer to previous year papers to get the outline of the type of questions asked from this topic.
Therefore, to master General Awareness Section, an aspirant must have good memory skills to remember all the information and knowledge acquired during exam preparation. It necessitates studying in reliable manner through a well planned time-table where every important topic is logically covered. The importance of revision should not be destabilized because practice will make you perfect and help you memorize information in your mind. There will be situations where you have to use your common sense to answer the question. In such cases, use elimination method and try to eliminate irrelevant options but never use guess work. It can result in negative marking and can ruin your selection prospects.
The planned preparation strategy and good memorizing skills will assist you to master General Awareness section, hence keep the good work up and give your best to qualify SSC CGL exam. You can join any good coaching to prepare General Awereness.If you are looking for any good ssc coaching in chandigarh then IBT is best for you.

All the Best!!!


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