ust like how we did the Maths- first we’ll divide [Reasoning] into

subtopics

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Topic Subtopics 2010 12
1
1. Analogy (both word based and
numerical)
2. Odd pair (both word based and
numerical)
3. English Dictionary based word 2
Series arrangements, missing letters 27 30
6
4. Box containing some number,
you’ve to find missing number.
5. Ranking, missing characters
etc.

1. Typical coding decoding (PEAR

written as GFDN then REAP is
written as..)
Coding 2. Symbols (circle is greater than, 7 8 11
square is less than..)
3. Maths operations (L=x, M=+,
then value of 16L12M13 is..)

1. Sitting arrangement (line, table 5 7 2

Arrangemen
and circular)
t
2. Blood relations (mom-dad-
father in law)
3. Building, car, colour,
occupations of persons.
4. Schedules (lecture on
Monday..etc.)
5. Direction based (Mohan moves
three kms north…how far he is
 from home)

1. Syllogism (2 statements and 3

statements): shortcut
techniques explained here: click
ME
2. Conventional Venn Diagrams
Logic (Venn diagrams (in a class 40 4 2 2
students like coffee and 50 like
both tea and coffee..)
3. Assumption, interference,
conclusion etc.

1. Clock, calendar
2. Permutation Combination (rare)
3. Age related problems (dad is 22
Misc. older than..) 3 3 1
4. Geometry (lolz in 2012, one
question in reasoning section
was from Geometry!)

1. Cubes-dices: predicting color,

numbers in other faces
2. Sequence of figures
Image based 3. Paper-cutting, folding, punching 4 4 4
(non-verbal) 4. Mirrors and water reflection
5. Configuration, fitting pieces,
odd pieces etc.

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Total Total 50 50
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Breakup : Last three years’ papers

 Priority order
 Logical Reasoning portion doesn’t have much theory/formulas as
such, except for Syllogism, clock-Calendars, Permutation
combinations etc. so the only way to master Reasoning= via
maximum practice at home.
 Here comes the problem: You’ve to face Reasoning/General
Intelligence only at the tier-I stage. (50Q) But In tier II: there is no
reasoning, but only Maths +English. Besides, you don’t have to
tick 200/200 questions in tier-I, to pass the exam.
 So, you should have some sort of strategy about how much time
and energy should be invested in Logical Reasoning portion.
 (like in General Awareness , the priority order
was Static>>Science>>Crap.)

Task #1:Series
 As you can see from the topic wise breakup charts given above,
majority of the questions are asked from “series”(analogy, odd
pairs, dictionary etc). Around half of the reasoning questions are
based on this topic only.
 In fact in every SSC- CGL paper, first 8-9 question are from
analogy, next 7-8 question from “Find odd word/number” and so
on.
 Therefore, I suggest you first solve all the sums related to
“series” from your reasoning book. And within that, more
emphasis should be given to

1. Analogy (words and numbers)

2. odd pair (same)
3. classification
4. dictionary based series
5. inserting missing characters
6. logical sequence of words

The word based analogy/odd pair is very easy (compared to number

based or letter based).
But number based analogy/odd pair etc. can be a tough cookie.
So while in exam, keep an eye on wrist watch. Don’t spend too much
time in just one question.
For example: find Missing number in the box?

3 7 52

5 11 126
?? 9 107

Answer choice:

a. 6
b. 18
c. 26
d. 36

 If you’re able to solve this quickly=well and good.

 But sometimes the logic behind above number pairing won’t click
in your mind immediately in the exam. So there is no point in
wasting 5-7 minutes in just one question here. Just leave it and
move on to next question.
 On the last page of your question paper (space for rough work),
write down the Question number of such “time-consuming” sums
and leave them for the end part of exam. (same advice for
coding-decoding).

Task #2: Arrangement-Direction tests

 This includes blood-relation, arrangements (circular, line,
building etc.)
 To a new player, the arrangement questions may appear time-
consuming. But once you’ve practiced enough sums, your speed
will improve.
 But the best thing with arrangement question= you can verify the
answer (by applying the “conditions” given in the question to your
arrangement).
 Easiest of all arrangement is circular arrangement. I consider it
“no-excuse” topic. Solve each and every sum given in your book.
Once you’re comfortable with circular, move to linear and
rectangular (dining table).
 Next comes, Direction based question. Mohan walks 5 km north
then… Again “no-excuse”. Solve each and every sum given in
your book.
 Then building-car-job, lecture schedules etc. arrangements.
  Finally blood relations.

Task #3: Non-verbal

Image based question. Again no excuse, solve all the sums and it
won’t pose much difficulty during exam. But yes keep an eye on wrist-
watch.

Task #4: Coding-Decoding

This involves

1. Typical coding decoding (PEAR written as GFDN then REAP is

written as..)
2. Symbols (circle is greater than, square is less than..)
3. Maths operations (L=x, M=+, then value of 16L(12M13) is..)
4. And other misc. questions.

Math operation =no excuse. Can be mastered with practice and can
be solved quickly and accurately. Same for symbol.
So practice as much as you can.

Task #5 remaining stuff

 Here, first finish Syllogism (All cats are dogs..): use the UP-UN
method to quickly solve them. click me to learn it.Please note, in
SSC, at most two questions on syllogism per year. But cost-
benefit ratio is very good. So don’t avoid).
 Conventional Venn Diagram questions. (50 drink coffee, 40 drink
tea…) Usually just 1 question comes. Good part= answer can be
verified and once you practice enough it doesn’t even take one
minute to solve it (2 circle venn diagram cases).
 Therefore, no excuse must be prepared.

Now once you’ve done Above things then spend remaining time in
whatever topics are left. Clock, calendar etc. (based on time and
mood.)
 Science

Physics Chem Bio

1. Gravity
1. uses, common 1. Parts of plant
2. Motion
names and and their
3. Work
composition of functions
4. Pressure
various chemicals. 2. Parts of body,
5. Units of
2. Alloys their functions
measurement
3. Definition based 3. Basics of
6. Sound
questions. (heat, animal
7. Heat
oxidation, reduction kingdom.
8. Eletronics
etc) 4. Disease
9. Magnetism

Overall: SSC-English (Tier 1 And 2)

Tier I Tier II

201 201 201 201 201 201

0 1 2 0 1 2

1. Synonyms 20 35 30 55 45 41
Vocabulary
2. Antonyms
3. Fill in the
blanks (single
statement)
4. Fill in the
blank (huge
paragraph)
5. Spelling
mistake
6. Idioms and
phrases
 7. One word
substitution
(similar to
synonyms)

8. Sentence
improvement
9. sentence
correction
Grammar 10. Active 20 15 10 85 85 89
passive
11. Direct-
indirect

12. Compre
hension
Comprehe 13. Sentenc 10 0 10 60 70 70
nsion e
Arrangement

Total Grand Total 50 50 50 200 200 200

Reasoning, General Intelligence (Tier 1)

Just like how we did the Maths- first we’ll divide [Reasoning] into
subtopics

1
Topic Subtopics 2010 12
1
1. Analogy (both word based and 27 2 30
Series
numerical) 6
2. Odd pair (both word based and
numerical)
 3. English Dictionary based word
arrangements, missing letters
4. Box containing some number,
you’ve to find missing number.
5. Ranking, missing characters
etc.

1. Typical coding decoding (PEAR

written as GFDN then REAP is
written as..)
Coding 2. Symbols (circle is greater than, 7 8 11
square is less than..)
3. Maths operations (L=x, M=+,
then value of 16L12M13 is..)

1. Sitting arrangement (line, table

and circular)
2. Blood relations (mom-dad-
father in law)
3. Building, car, colour,
Arrangemen occupations of persons. 5 7 2
t 4. Schedules (lecture on
Monday..etc.)
5. Direction based (Mohan moves
three kms north…how far he is
from home)

1. Syllogism (2 statements and 3 4 2 2

Logic
statements): shortcut
techniques explained here: click
ME
2. Conventional Venn Diagrams
(Venn diagrams (in a class 40
students like coffee and 50 like
both tea and coffee..)
 3. Assumption, interference,
conclusion etc.

1. Clock, calendar
2. Permutation Combination (rare)
3. Age related problems (dad is 22
Misc. older than..) 3 3 1
4. Geometry (lolz in 2012, one
question in reasoning section
was from Geometry!)

1. Cubes-dices: predicting color,

numbers in other faces
2. Sequence of figures
Image based 3. Paper-cutting, folding, punching 4 4 4
(non-verbal) 4. Mirrors and water reflection
5. Configuration, fitting pieces,
odd pieces etc.

5
Total Total 50 50
0