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SSC CGL General Knowledge
GK preparation strategy for SSC CGL Tier-1
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Questions
25 GK in Tier-1
Marks
50 (2 marks each)
Negative
0.50 per wrong answer
Preparation Roadmap
Follow these steps to prepare systematically
1
Month 1-3
Static GK Foundation
Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern), Geography (India & World), Indian Polity (Constitution, Amendments).
2
Month 2-4
Science & Technology
Basic Physics, Chemistry, Biology for competitive exams. Focus on inventions, diseases, scientific instruments.
3
Ongoing
Current Affairs (6 months)
Read daily current affairs from newspapers or apps. Focus on awards, appointments, schemes, summits, sports.
4
Month 3-6
Practice MCQs
Solve 5000+ GK MCQs from Lucent's GK, previous SSC papers, and online test platforms.
5
Month 5-7
Revision & Mock Tests
Revise static GK notes weekly. Take full Tier-1 mocks. Analyze which GK areas you're weakest in.
Recommended Resources
- Lucent's General Knowledge
- NCERT History, Geography, Polity (Class 6-12)
- The Hindu / Indian Express
- Testbook / Adda247 for daily quizzes
- SSC CGL Previous Year Papers
Pro Tips
- Lucent's GK is the bible for SSC exams
- Current affairs of last 6 months are most important
- Don't guess in GK — negative marking hurts
- Make short notes and revise them weekly
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