SSC MTS General Awareness Section

The General Awareness section of SSC MTS exam will test your knowledge of current events, general awareness of the environment around you, your everyday observation skills and basic science. The questions will be mainly related to

To know the syllabus in detail including the topics, sub-topics, topic-wise mark distribution, etc. follow the link given below –

Detailed SSC MTS Syllabus

SSC MTS General Awareness Section – Preparation Strategy

As you might have already noticed, various topics can be divided into multiple sub-topics. Here is how to study various sub-topics and scores:

SSC MTS General Science Preparation Strategy

Most of the questions asked in SSC MTS General Awareness are from Science.

• The questions can be based on Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc and will be of the 9th and 10th standard levels. Some of these questions are very easy and some are a bit tough to answer.
• Thus, the General Awareness section is pretty balanced, it is neither very tough nor very easy.
• You can study from 9th and 10th level NCERT books. Make sure you study each chapter carefully and try to understand various topics dedicatedly.
• Numericals are generally not asked in the SSC MTS Science portion. Pay attention to the important terms, definitions, scientists and their discoveries, processes, etc.
• Especially in Physics, application-based questions can be asked, E.g. the metal used in common wire, linear expansion based questions, etc.
• In Biology and Chemistry, mostly fact-based questions appear. However, there is a chance that application-based questions will dominate the Chemistry portion of the GA section.

Here are some articles that can help you:

SSC MTS Social Science Preparation Strategy

Again, you can benefit from reading 9th and 10th standard NCERT books. The questions asked are major:

History: Indian Freedom Struggle and Ancient History make the most part of the social science-based questions. These questions are easy to moderate in difficulty. In ancient history, questions on tools used and their materials, etc. are asked. Make small notes while reading, note down eras, various practices, developments, etc. in a timeline.

Similarly, for Indian struggle and all other sub-topics of history like medieval history, modern history, etc. make notes of major points and try to answer the questions given at the back of every chapter.

Here are some notes:

1. Important Acts during East India Company
2. Indian National Congress Session
3. Indian Freedom Struggle – Updated Notes

Polity and Economics: Polity and Economics are of basic level and careful reading of various chapters can help you score good marks. You can expect easy questions from polity and economy, based on current affairs and facts. In economics, carefully read various definitions and examples. Also, make maps and flow-charts to understand various cause and effects.

In polity, pay special attention to Constitution, Parliament, President and facts. Polity is a less time-consuming topic and can help you score good marks.

Updated List of Cabinet Ministers

Geography and Environment: Basic geography is asked and you can safely score 5-10 marks. SSC MTS geography also consists of questions based on astronomy, rivers, and dams, etc. To perform well in Environmental science, make sure you are aware of the relevant current affairs of the last 6-10 months. It will also help you to read about global warming, climate change, wildlife conservation in India, etc.

Here are some notes that will help you:

1. Types of Habitats
2. Know your States – Facts, Culture, History, Geography, etc.
3. Famous Sites in India
4. Indian Towns on Rivers

3. Computers:

Computers questions can be easy to moderate. Make sure you know about hardware, internet, e-mails, chips, latest technology, etc. You can also solve mock tests and get an idea of what kind of questions to expect in SSC MTS computers.

4. Current Affairs:

If you do not have the good habit of reading the newspaper, you should start reading newspapers at once! Strengthen your knowledge of sports, news, latest developments in the country, disputes and hot topics. Here you will find the news and events for the last few months:

Practice Tests for SSC MTS General Awareness

To become perfect, you need to practice! Attempt a few mock tests and a model question paper to understand the level of questions. In the Testbook test series, we have especially provided detailed solutions of each and every question so that you can learn as you analyze your mock test.

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General Awareness Section – Time, Marks and Scope

Before you begin your preparation, you should be familiar with the SSC MTS exam pattern. Go through the SSC MTS Exam Pattern given below –

• Negative Marking – 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
• Once you qualify this paper, you become eligible to appear for the 2nd stage – descriptive paper.
• Since the 2nd Paper is of qualifying nature only, your final selection depends on your performance in this Common Written Exam.