📘 SSC General Awareness (GA) 📘 SSC General Awareness (GA) The General Awareness (GA) section is one of the most important and high-scoring parts of all SSC exams such as CGL, CHSL, MTS, CPO, GD, JE, and more. Unlike Maths or Reasoning, General Awareness does not require calculations—it’s purely based on your knowledge, memory, and revision. This section tests your understanding of History, Polity, Geography, Economics, Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), and Current Affairs. Many questions are directly taken or inspired from previous year papers (PYQs), making it a predictable and scoring area for serious aspirants. In most SSC exams, GA carries 25 marks out of 100 in Tier 1, and your performance here can greatly impact your overall score. ✅ Why GA Matters in SSC Exams? Saves time: No calculations needed High weightage: 25% of the paper Based on facts and concepts Static + Current = Balanced syllabus Very useful for Tier 1 and sometimes Tier 2 (like in CGL) To score well, candidates need to focus on: Static GKGeneral ScienceCurrent AffairsHistory (Indian & World)PhysicsEvents from the last 6–12 monthsIndian Polity & GovernanceChemistryNational eventsGeography (Indian & World)BiologyInternational eventsEconomics & Indian EconomySports & Awards, etc. In the content below, we’ve broken down each subject into chapters, topics, and subtopics, explained in simple language, and highlighted areas that are frequently asked in SSC exams. Whether you're just starting out or revising for final exams, this guide will help you master SSC General Awareness step-by-step. 📘 SSC General Awareness Syllabus – Full Breakdown Code Blue Curved Box 🏛️ 1. History History is an essential part of the SSC General Awareness section in SSC exams. It is a static subject, meaning most questions are factual and do not change over time. SSC mostly asks questions from Indian History, but a few questions from World History may appear in exams like SSC CGL Tier II or specific posts like AAO, JSO, etc. ✅ Why History is Important in SSC: History questions are fact-based and easy to memorize. Questions are repeated from previous years. Scoring section if revised regularly. Indian History for SSC Indian History is divided into three major periods: Colorful Button 🔹 A. Ancient History S.No.Name of Chaptersअध्यायों का नामChapter wise Test Series1.Prehistoric Period: Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithicप्रागैतिहासिक काल: पुरापाषाण, मध्यपाषाण, नवपाषाणClick Here2.Indus Valley Civilization (Harappan Culture)सिंधु घाटी सभ्यता (हड़प्पा संस्कृति)Click Here3.Vedic Age (Early and Later Vedic)वैदिक युग (प्रारंभिक और उत्तर वैदिक)Click Here4.Mahajanapadas and Rise of Magadhaमहाजनपद और मगध का उदयClick Here5.Religious Movements: Jainism & Buddhismधार्मिक आंदोलन: जैन धर्म और बौद्ध धर्मClick Here6.Mauryan Empire (Chandragupta, Ashoka, Administration)मौर्य साम्राज्य (चंद्रगुप्त, अशोक, प्रशासन)Click Here7.Post-Maurya Period: Shungas, Kanvas, Indo-Greeks, Kushanasमौर्योत्तर काल: शुंग, कण्व, इंडो-ग्रीक, कुषाणClick Here8.Gupta Empire (Golden Age, Science, Art)गुप्त साम्राज्य (स्वर्ण युग, विज्ञान, कला)Click Here9.Harshavardhana & Early Medieval Kingdomsहर्षवर्धन और प्रारंभिक मध्यकालीन साम्राज्यClick Here10.Miscellaneousमिश्रित या विविध Click Here Study Materials PYQs Colorful Button 🔹 B. Medieval History S.No.Name of Chaptersअध्यायों का नामChapter wise Test Series1.Delhi Sultanate (Slave, Khilji, Tughlaq, Sayyid, Lodi)दिल्ली सल्तनत (गुलाम, खिलजी, तुगलक, सैय्यद, लोदी)Click Here2.Regional Kingdoms: Vijayanagara, Bahmani, Rajputsक्षेत्रीय साम्राज्य: विजयनगर, बहमनी, राजपूतClick Here3.Bhakti and Sufi Movementsभक्ति और सूफी आंदोलनClick Here4.Mughal Empire (Babur to Aurangzeb)मुगल साम्राज्य (बाबर से औरंगजेब तक)Click Here5.Decline of Mughals and Rise of Marathasमुगलों का पतन और मराठों का उदयClick Here10.Miscellaneousमिश्रित या विविध Click Here Study Materials PYQs Colorful Button 🔹 C. Modern History S.No.Name of Chaptersअध्यायों का नामChapter wise Test Series1.Advent of Europeans (Portuguese, British, French, Dutch)यूरोपीय लोगों का आगमन (पुर्तगाली, ब्रिटिश, फ्रांसीसी, डच)Click Here2.British Expansion in India (Wars and Treaties)भारत में ब्रिटिश विस्तार (युद्ध और संधियाँ)Click Here3.Revolt of 1857 (Causes, Leaders, Results)1857 का विद्रोह (कारण, नेता, परिणाम)Click Here4.Socio-Religious Reform Movements (Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Arya Samaj)सामाजिक-धार्मिक सुधार आंदोलन (राजा राम मोहन राय, आर्य समाज)Click Here5.Indian National Movement:● Early Phase (Moderates vs Extremists)● Gandhian Phase (Non-Cooperation, Dandi March, Quit India)● Revolutionary Movements● Subhash Chandra Bose and INAभारतीय राष्ट्रीय आंदोलन:● प्रारंभिक चरण (उदारवादी बनाम उग्रवादी)● गांधीवादी चरण (असहयोग, दांडी मार्च, भारत छोड़ो)● क्रांतिकारी आंदोलन● सुभाष चंद्र बोस और आई.एन.ए.Click Here6.Acts & Reforms: Regulating Act, Govt. of India Actsअधिनियम और सुधार: विनियमन अधिनियम, भारत सरकार अधिनियमClick Here7.Partition of Bengal, Role of Press & Educationबंगाल का विभाजन, प्रेस और शिक्षा की भूमिकाClick Here8.Independence and Partition (Mountbatten Plan, Radcliffe Line)स्वतंत्रता और विभाजन (माउंटबेटन योजना, रेडक्लिफ रेखा)Click Here10.Miscellaneousमिश्रित या विविध Click Here Study Materials PYQs 📌 Focus More On: Gupta Age, Ashoka, Gandhi-Irwin Pact, Congress Sessions, Simon Commission, Non-Cooperation Movement, Cabinet Mission. Code Blue Curved Box 🌍 World History for SSC Note: World History is not a core part of SSC General Awareness syllabus, but basic and general topics are sometimes asked in SSC CGL, especially for higher-level posts like AAO or in descriptive papers. Colorful Button 1️⃣ French Revolution (1789) Causes (social, political, economic) Key Events (Storming of Bastille, National Assembly) Results and Impact on the world Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen Colorful Button 2️⃣ Industrial Revolution Origin in England Inventions and Scientific Developments Social and Economic Impact Colorful Button 3️⃣ American War of Independence Causes (Taxation, Boston Tea Party) Role of George Washington Declaration of Independence (1776) Impact on world democracies Colorful Button 4️⃣ Russian Revolution (1917) Causes (Tsarist rule, WWI) Role of Lenin and Bolsheviks October Revolution and Civil War Establishment of USSR Colorful Button 5️⃣ World War I (1914–1918) Causes (Alliance System, Assassination of Archduke) Major Battles and Countries Involved Treaty of Versailles League of Nations Colorful Button 6️⃣ World War II (1939–1945) Rise of Fascism and Nazism (Hitler, Mussolini) Causes and Major Events Role of Japan, Pearl Harbor, Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima/Nagasaki Formation of UNO Colorful Button 7️⃣ UNO and its Organs Security Council, General Assembly Specialized agencies (UNESCO, WHO) India's Role in the UN Colorful Button 8️⃣ Cold War (USA vs USSR) Formation of NATO and Warsaw Pact Cuban Missile Crisis End of Cold War Colorful Button 9️⃣ Colonialism and Imperialism Meaning and Impact European colonization of Asia and Africa Colorful Button 🔟 Nationalism in Asia and Africa Rise of nationalism in China, Japan, Egypt Struggles for independence in African nations 🔍 Focus Areas from PYQs (if World History is asked): TopicExample PYQsFrench RevolutionDeclaration of Rights, Year of RevolutionWWI/WWIICauses, Results, Important TreatiesRussian RevolutionYear, Role of Lenin, CommunismUNOFormation, Headquarters, Organs Study Materials PYQs Test Series Code Blue Curved Box ⚖️ 2. Polity (Indian Constitution & Governance) 🏛️ SSC Polity – Indian Polity for General Awareness The Polity section in the SSC General Awareness syllabus plays a vital role in most SSC exams like CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD Constable, CPO, JE, and others. This section tests your basic understanding of the Indian political system, governance structure, and constitutional framework. Unlike UPSC-level Polity, SSC focuses on factual and objective questions, especially from the Indian Constitution, important Articles, Fundamental Rights, Duties, and various organs of government. Even basic information like the names of important acts, constitutional amendments, and roles of key bodies is frequently asked. This section is scoring if prepared systematically because the questions are mostly repetitive and based on static facts that do not change year to year. Why Polity Is Important for SSC Exams? Appears in almost every SSC exam (CGL, CHSL, MTS, etc.) About 3–6 questions in Tier 1 SSC CGL from Polity Easy to revise and score full marks with consistent practice Previous Year Questions (PYQs) often repeat Colorful Button How to Study Polity for SSC? Start with basic concepts like Constitution, Preamble, Fundamental Rights. Focus on direct facts—Articles, Schedules, Acts, Institutions. Practice PYQs—many questions repeat or follow a pattern. Revise with short notes or flashcards for quick revision. Give mock tests to check your speed and retention. 📘 Polity Syllabus of SSC General Awareness 📚 Major Topics🔍 Subtopics (Important Areas)Chapter wise Test Series1. Indian ConstitutionPreamble, Schedules, Articles, Features, AmendmentsClick Here2. Fundamental Rights & DutiesArticle 12–35, Article 51AClick Here3. Directive PrinciplesPart IV of the Constitution, Gandhian, Socialist, Liberal IdeasClick Here4. Union & State GovernmentPresident, Prime Minister, Parliament, Governors, CM, AssembliesClick Here5. JudiciarySupreme Court, High Courts, Judicial Review, PIL, CJIClick Here6. Central & State RelationsLegislative, Administrative, Financial Relations (Articles 245–263)Click Here7. Emergency ProvisionsNational, State, Financial Emergencies (Articles 352, 356, 360)Click Here8. Constitutional BodiesEC, UPSC, CAG, Finance Commission, etc.Click Here9. Non-Constitutional BodiesNITI Aayog, NHRC, CBI, etc.Click Here10. Important ActsRTI, Anti-Defection, Lokpal Act, Citizenship Act, etc.Click Here11. Local GovernancePanchayati Raj (73rd Amendment), Municipalities (74th Amendment)Click Here12. MiscellaneousTypes of Majority, Parliamentary Procedures, Recent BillsClick Here 📌 Strategy to Master SSC Polity 🔁 Revise PYQs regularly (Many questions repeat) 📚 Use NCERTs (Class 9–10) + Genius Academy Polity PDF Notes 📅 Keep short weekly targets: e.g., “Union Government” this week 🔍 Focus on Articles, Schedules, and Constitutional Bodies Colorful Button 🔹 A. Constitutional Framework Making of the Constitution (PYQs: Drafting Committee, Date) Features and Sources Preamble (Terms like Sovereign, Socialist, etc.) Fundamental Rights, Duties, Directive Principles Schedules and Amendments (PYQs: 42nd, 44th, 73rd, 74th) Colorful Button 🔹 B. Union Government President, Vice President (Powers, Election) Prime Minister and Council of Ministers Parliament (Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha, Budget Process) Judiciary (Supreme Court – Powers, Terms, PIL) Colorful Button 🔹 C. State Government Governor, CM, State Legislature High Courts and Subordinate Courts Colorful Button 🔹 D. Other Topics Constitutional Bodies (ECI, UPSC, CAG) Non-Constitutional Bodies (NITI Aayog, NHRC) Emergency Provisions (PYQs: Types of Emergency) Panchayati Raj (3-Tier System) Study Materials PYQs Test Series Code Blue Curved Box 🌍 3. Geography (India + World) The Geography section in SSC exams is a key part of the SSC General Awareness syllabus. It includes questions from Physical Geography, Indian Geography, World Geography, and Human Geography. This subject helps assess a candidate’s understanding of natural and human-made geographical features, climatic patterns, resources, and their distribution. Colorful Button 🔹 A. Physical Geography Earth Structure (Lithosphere, Layers, Rocks) Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, Volcanoes Landforms (Mountains, Rivers, Deserts) Atmosphere: Layers, Winds, Cyclones, Rainfall Hydrosphere: Oceans, Tides, Currents Biosphere and Ecology Study Materials PYQs Test Series Colorful Button 🔹 B. Indian Geography Physiographic Divisions (Himalayas, Plains, Deccan) Rivers of India (PYQs: Tributaries, Projects, Dams) Soils of India (Black, Alluvial, Laterite, etc.) Climate of India (Monsoon, Seasons) Natural Vegetation and Wildlife Agriculture: Crops, Irrigation, Seasons Mineral Resources: Iron, Coal, Bauxite Transport: Railways, Highways, Ports Study Materials PYQs Test Series Colorful Button 🔹 C. World Geography (Very Few Questions) Continents, Oceans Latitudes & Longitudes Important Rivers, Mountains Countries and Capitals (PYQs: SAARC, UN Members) Code Blue Curved Box 💰 4. Economics Economics is an important part of the SSC General Awareness section in SSC exams like *SSC CGL, CHSL, CPO, MTS, GD, etc. It covers basic economic concepts, Indian economy structure, major reforms, and recent government schemes. SSC mainly tests fundamental knowledge and current economic awareness, especially in the context of India. Colorful Button 🔹 A. Basic Concepts GDP, GNP, NNP, Inflation, Deflation Demand, Supply, Price Mechanism Types of Markets (Perfect, Monopoly, Oligopoly) Study Materials PYQs Test Series Colorful Button 🔹 B. Indian Economy Planning in India (Five-Year Plans) Economic Sectors (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary) Agriculture, Industry, Services Budget & Fiscal Policy (PYQs: Deficit, Taxation) Monetary Policy (RBI Tools: Repo, CRR, SLR) Banking (Functions of RBI, Nationalization) Poverty, Unemployment, NITI Aayog Government Schemes (MNREGA, PM-KISAN, Ujjwala Yojana) Study Materials PYQs Test Series Colorful Button 🔹 C. International Organizations IMF, World Bank, WTO, ADB, BRICS (Headquarters, Functions) Study Materials PYQs Test Series Code Blue Curved Box 🔬 5. General Science Science is a high-scoring and frequently asked section in the SSC General Awareness part of SSC exams like SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, CPO, GD Constable, etc. It includes basic and applied concepts from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, mostly at the Class 6–10 NCERT level. Colorful Button A. Physics (Class 6–10 Level) Motion, Force, Work, Energy Sound, Light, Reflection, Refraction Heat & Temperature Electricity & Magnetism Units and Measurements (SI Units) Lenses & Mirrors (PYQs: Image Formation) Laws (Newton’s Laws, Ohm’s Law, Archimedes Principle) Study Materials PYQs Test Series Colorful Button B. Chemistry (Class 6–10 Level) Matter and Its States Atoms and Molecules Acids, Bases, Salts Metals and Non-Metals Chemical Reactions (Rusting, Combustion) Alloys and their uses Periodic Table (basic facts) Uses of Chemicals in Daily Life Study Materials PYQs Test Series Colorful Button C. Biology (Class 6–10 Level) Cell: Structure, Organelles Human Body: Organs and Functions Nutrition, Respiration, Circulation, Excretion Diseases (Viral, Bacterial, Deficiency) Reproduction in Plants & Animals Plants: Photosynthesis, Parts Genetics (Mendel, DNA – Basic facts) Environment & Ecology (Pollution, Conservation) Study Materials PYQs Test Series Code Blue Curved Box 📰 6. Current Affairs (Last 6–12 Months) Current Affairs is one of the most dynamic and scoring parts of the SSC General Awareness section in SSC exams. It tests how well candidates are aware of recent events and developments in India and the world across various domains—politics, economy, science, defense, awards, sports, government schemes, and more. 🔹 National Events Government Schemes & Policies Cabinet Ministers, Budget Highlights New Acts and Amendments 🔹 International Events Summits (G20, BRICS, SCO) International Agreements Country Heads, Capitals, Currencies 🔹 Awards and Honours Nobel Prizes, Bharat Ratna, Padma Awards Sports Awards, Film Awards, Literature Awards 🔹 Sports Olympic Games, Asian Games, Cricket Tournaments Records and Winners 🔹 Science & Tech ISRO & DRDO Missions (Chandrayaan, Gaganyaan) Apps & Portals launched by Govt. 🔹 Important Days & Themes Environment Day, Constitution Day, Women's Day, etc. Study Materials PYQs Test Series 🔎 Frequently Asked PYQ Focus Areas SubjectMost Repeated Topics in SSC General AwarenessHistoryFreedom Struggle, Gupta Age, Buddhism, Congress SessionsPolityFundamental Rights, Parliament, Emergency, ArticlesGeographyIndian Rivers, Soils, Crops, National ParksEconomyBudget, RBI Policies, Banking Terms, SchemesPhysicsLaws of Motion, Electricity, Mirrors & LensesChemistryAcids & Bases, Metals, Daily Use ChemicalsBiologyHuman Body, Diseases, ReproductionCurrent AffairsAwards, Govt Schemes, Sports, Science Missions 📌 How to Prepare GA for SSC ✅ Daily Routine: 📖 Read 20–30 mins of Static GK revision 📰 Follow monthly Current Affairs PDFs or YouTube summaries 📘 Use Genius Academy Official GK + NCERT (6th–10th for science) 🧪 Revise Science formulae and facts weekly 🧠 Solve previous year SSC GK questions 📚 Best Study Materials: Genius Academy GS (Core Online Book for SSC) NCERT Science (6–10) – For Conceptual Understanding Our Website Books GA SSC GK Chapterwise PYQs Book Monthly Current Affairs Genius Academy Official Know about SSC