TIPS TO SCORE 45+ IN GENERAL INTELLIGENCE AND REASONING SECTION OF SSC CGL EXAM

General Intelligence and Reasoning Section of SSC CGL EXAM comprises of questions based on brain-teasing and tricks, it is not based on any concept or formulae and thus gives a good chance to the aspirants to score high in this section. The topics covered in GENERAL INTELLIGENCE AND REASONING SECTION can be categorized into two one is VERBAL and the second is NON-VERBAL.

Verbal reasoning covers more than 60 percent of the questions based on topics like Series, Ranks, Direction, Arrangement, Coding, Decoding, Analogy and Classification/Odd Pair, Syllogism and Statement Conclusion whereas Nonverbal covers about less than 40 percent questions based on topics such as Figure Formation, Dice, Triangle, Rule Detection, Images, Completion of Pattern, Mirror Images, Figure Matrix and Paper Folding, etc. All these topics need basic logical aptitude but needs a lot of practice to solve them.

Let us discuss some significant tips to prepare GENERAL INTELLIGENCE AND REASONING SECTION effectively so that we can score high with as much as 45 or more marks in it.

Tips to score 45+ in General Intelligence and Reasoning Section

1.      Develop logical skills

This section examines the thinking and logical abilities of candidates, therefore it is necessary for the students to grind their logical and analytical skills. It is the basic need to solve the questions of this section as they are mostly quiz and puzzle-based which needs a logical aptitude.

2.      Master the basic concepts

The topics of both Verbal and Non Verbal reasoning should be mastered so that you can understand the question easily. In topics like DIRECTIONS one should be able to understand the accurate direction being asked in the question. It is only possible if one practices a lot of questions on it. Another topic that is complex for the students is SERIES which should also be practiced maximum.

3.      Learn topic-wise

Learn and understand one topic each day rather than taking a random exercise on assorted questions. Master one topic first and take more than 100 questions based on it from the question bank of previous years. It will help you to identify the important topics and patterns in which they are asked in the exam. If you will master the topic then it will be easy for you to solve in the exam in less than a second and that is the required speed to solve one question. Speed and Accuracy can easily be maintained with this method.

4.      Do not make wild guess or assumptions

Never try any question with your judgment or wrong assumption, if you have understood the question then only solve it or else leave it and switch over to the next question while practicing or while doing the question paper in the exam. Every wrong answer will be penalized with negative marking, therefore, avoid doing so. In case you want to solve the question quickly and accurately then master short tricks and methods. Learn short tricks and methods under the supervision of the subject expert. You can join video course or online coaching for SSC CGL or classroom coaching to do the needful.

5.      Learn the sequence of Alphabets

Master the sequencing of alphabets and its numerical position from 1 to 26 because there are questions which need such aptitude and can be solved quickly if you remember the numerical position of the alphabets.

6.      Practice Previous Year Question Papers:

To get acquainted to the style and pattern of predictable question paper, the students are supposed to practice previous year question papers. Despite the fact that exam pattern changes frequently, it is always good to be aware of the style and format of present exam pattern. The students will also be getting knowledge about of distribution of marks topic-wise, which is important to prioritize important topics.

7. Build a Proper Study Plan:

The section of General Intelligence and Reasoning Section and should be divided into segments. There should be a time-table to study each segment followed by a comprehensive

topic test. It will make your preparation strong and reliable for the exam.

After seriously following the above-mentioned tips, it will be easier for students to score 45+ marks in the General Intelligence and Reasoning Section of SSC CGL exam.

If aspirants are comfortable to join coaching center near their home or city like SSC CGL Coaching in Chandigarh then they can join IBT Institute for well guidance for the SSC CGL exam.

All the Best!!!