1.

Prelims : Paper 1: Disha Complete Book Set for prelims and The Hindu,
The Indian Express and Yojana Magazine.
2. Prelims : Paper 2: RS Aggarwal Books.
3. Mains : Essays: Disha and Arihant.
4. Mains : GS 1: Nitin Singhania (Art and Culture); RS Sharma, Bipan
Chandra, Satish Chandra (History of Ancient, Modern and Medieval
India); Majid Hussain (India and World Geography); G C leong (Physical
Geography); Oxford Atlas And NCERTs of related Subjects.
5. Mains : GS 2: M Laxmikant (Polity and Governance); Kuldeep Mathur
(Governance to Government); Mc GrawHill (International Relations) And
NCERTs of related Subjects
6. Mains : GS 3: Ramesh Singh (Economics) and coachimg notes for other
related subjects And NCERTs of related Subjects.
7. Mains : GS 4: Lexicon Ethics.
8. I also refer to coaching notes of Vision IAS and Vajiram & Ravi. Along
with it read daily The Hindu, The Indian Express and monthly
Yojana and Kurukhshetra magazines.
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.

For this NCERT's can make your job quite easy.Going through Meet of Class 8–10 is more
than sufficient..

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 specialty, 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 set up 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
 Newspaper-language-owner
 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 correlate the events in Indian History and try to make a
relationship with your life. It helps a lot to create memory link ups with the events.

3. Polity

The 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, Borrowed 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.

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.
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
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.
You can try our short quizzes that will help you practice for the exam. The Previous
year's question paper will also give you an idea of the pattern of the exam. Be confident
and Give your Best.

Thank You !!
 State Folk Dances

Andhra Kuchipudi, Vilasini

Pradesh Natyam, Andhra
Natyam,
Bhamakalpam,
Veeranatyam,
Dappu, Tappeta
Gullu, Lambadi,
Dhimsa, Kolattam,
Butta Bommalu.

Assam Bihu, Bichhua,

Natpuja, Maharas,
Kaligopal,
Bagurumba, Naga
dance, Khel Gopal,
Tabal Chongli,
Canoe, Jhumura
Hobjanai

Bihar Jata-Jatin, Bakho-

Bakhain, Panwariya,
Sama Chakwa,
Bidesia.

Gujarat Garba, Dandiya Ras,

Tippani Juriun,
Bhavai.

Haryana Jhumar, Phag, Daph,

Dhamal, Loor,
Gugga, Khor, Gagor.

Himachal Jhora, Jhali,

Pradesh Chharhi, Dhaman,
Chhapeli, Mahasu,
Nati, Dangi.

Jammu and Rauf, Hikat,

Kashmir Mandjas, Kud Dandi
Nach, Damali.

Karnataka Yakshagan, Huttari,

Suggi, Kunitha,
Karga, Lambi.

Kerala Kathakali
(Classical), Ottam
Thulal,
 Mohiniattam,
Kaikottikali.

Maharashtra Lavani, Nakata,

Koli, Lezim, Gafa,
Dahikala Dasavtar or
Bohada.

Odisha Odissi (Classical),

Savari, Ghumara,
Painka, Munari,
Chhau.

West Bengal Kathi, Gambhira,

Dhali, Jatra, Baul,
Marasia, Mahal,
Keertan.

Punjab Bhangra, Giddha,

Daff, Dhaman,
Bhand, Naqual.

Rajasthan Ghumar, Chakri,

Ganagor, Jhulan
Leela, Jhuma,
Suisini, Ghapal,
Kalbeliya.

Tamil Nadu Bharatanatyam,

Kumi, Kolattam,
Kavadi.

Uttar Pradesh Nautanki, Raslila,

Kajri, Jhora,
Chappeli, Jaita.

Uttarakhand Garhwali,
Kumayuni, Kajari,
Jhora, Raslila,
Chappeli.

Goa Tarangamel, Koli,

Dekhni, Fugdi,
Shigmo, Ghode,
Modni, Samayi
nrutya, Jagar,
Ranmale, Gonph,
Tonnya mell.
Madhya Jawara, Matki, Aada,
Pradesh Khada Nach,
Phulpati, Grida
Dance, Selalarki,
Selabhadoni,
Maanch.

Chhattisgarh Gaur Maria, Panthi,

Raut Nacha,
Pandwani, Vedamati,
Kapalik, Bharthari
Charit, Chandaini.

Jharkhand Alkap, Karma

Munda, Agni,
Jhumar, Janani
Jhumar, Mardana
Jhumar, Paika,
Phagua,Hunta
Dance, Mundari
Dance, Sarhul,
Barao, Jhitka,
Danga, Domkach,
Ghora Naach.

Arunachal Buiya, Chalo,

Pradesh Wancho, Pasi
Kongki, Ponung,
Popir, Bardo Chham.

Manipur Dol Cholam, Thang

Ta, Lai Haraoba,
Pung Cholom,
Khamba Thaibi,
Nupa Dance, Raslila,
Khubak Ishei, Lhou
Sha.

Meghalaya Ka Shad Suk

Mynsiem,
Nongkrem, Laho.

Mizoram Cheraw Dance,

Khuallam, Chailam,
Sawlakin,
Chawnglaizawn,
Zangtalam, Par Lam,
Sarlamkai/Solakia,
Tlanglam.
Nagaland Rangma, Bamboo
Dance, Zeliang,
Nsuirolians,
Gethinglim,
Temangnetin,
Hetaleulee.

Tripura Hojagiri.

Sikkim Chu Faat Dance,

Sikmari, Singhi
Chaam or the Snow
Lion Dance, Yak
Chaam, Denzong
Gnenha, Tashi
Yangku Dance,
Khukuri Naach,
Chutkey Naach,
Maruni Dance.

Lakshadweep Lava, Kolkali,

Parichakali.