SSC CPO- Strategy for General Intelligence & Reasoning

SSC CPO exam will be starting from October 3, 2023. You have got enough time for preparation and there is no excuse that you should have for any dilution in your performance in this exam. We have already published articles on Mistakes to Avoid in English Comprehension Section and 5 Tips to Score High in General Knowledge and General Awareness and in this article we’ll be focussing on the General Intelligence & Reasoning section which carries 50 questions of maximum 50 marks. 

As already mentioned, General Intelligence & Reasoning is one of the four sections in the SSC CPO exam. It tests your ability to think logically, analytically and critically. This section can be challenging for some candidates, but with proper preparation and practice, you can ace it. Here are some tips and strategies to help you prepare for this section.

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Know this section of this Exam Well

The General Intelligence & Reasoning section has 50 questions, each carrying one mark. The topics covered in this section include analogies, classification, coding-decoding, series, syllogism, blood relations, direction sense, ranking, puzzles, non-verbal reasoning, etc. You should familiarize yourself with the syllabus and the types of questions asked in this section.

Practice mock tests and previous year papers

The best way to improve your speed and accuracy in this section is to practice as much as possible. There is no exception or shortcut to this. You should solve mock tests and previous year papers regularly to get a feel of the exam environment and difficulty level. This will also help you identify your strengths and weaknesses and work on them accordingly.

Make a note of your mistakes

Practising questions is for sure good for your preparation but equally important if not more is reviewing your attempts and ensuring that you don’t repeat those. Make a note of the questions you skipped while attempting mock and try to find out why you did so. Revise those concepts. Also, more importantly, you should check the questions you answered incorrectly and review the root cause of the mistakes.

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Develop a smart approach to solve questions

You should not waste time on questions that are too difficult or time-consuming. You should try to solve the easy and moderate questions first and then move on to the difficult ones. You should also use elimination techniques and shortcuts to save time and avoid mistakes. You should also read the questions carefully and avoid any assumptions or errors.

Revise the concepts and formulas

You should revise the concepts and formulas related to the topics in this section before the exam. You should also make notes of the important points and tricks that can help you solve questions faster and easier. You should also revise the mock tests and previous year papers that you have solved and learn from your mistakes.

Stay calm and confident

You should not panic or get nervous during the exam. Panicking in the examination hall will not help you in any situation. Remember: if the questions are tough for you, they are tough for a majority of the applicants as well. You should trust your preparation and skills and attempt the questions with confidence. You should also manage your time well and avoid any guesswork. This way you will avoid negative marking as well.

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By following these tips and strategies, you can prepare well for the General Intelligence & Reasoning section of the SSC CPO exam. You should also keep yourself updated with the latest news and notifications related to the exam. We wish you all the best for the preparation of this section.