SSC CGL Tier 2 GA Revision Notes, One Liner Facts

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Key Takeaways

  • Preparing for the SSC CGL Tier 2 GA section requires efficient revision due to a wide syllabus.
  • One-liner facts help quickly recall important elements from History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, and Current Affairs.
  • Revise static GK daily and focus on current events from the last 12 months for effective preparation.
  • Using resources like mock tests and concise notes can enhance speed and accuracy in answering questions.
  • Around 25 questions are asked in GA, so consistent daily study is essential.

Preparing for the General Awareness (GA) section of SSC CGL Tier 2 can be challenging because of the wide syllabus. The best way to revise quickly before the exam is through one-liner facts. These help you recall important points faster and improve your score in less time. This blog covers important SSC CGL Exam questions quick revision notes for History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, and Current Affairs, all in one-liner format.

1. Indian History, One Liner Facts

History is an important part for the Tier 2 stage. Revise key historical events and freedom movement highlights.

TopicOne-Liner Fact
Battle of PlasseyFought in 1757 between the British East India Company and Siraj-ud-Daulah.
First Governor-General of IndiaLord William Bentinck (1828–1835).
Indian National Congress Founded1885 by A.O. Hume.
Civil Disobedience MovementStarted in 1930 by Mahatma Gandhi with the Salt March.
Quit India MovementLaunched in 1942 by Mahatma Gandhi demanding British withdrawal.
First Battle of PanipatFought in 1526 between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi.
Second Battle of PanipatFought in 1556 between Akbar and Hemu.
Third Battle of PanipatFought in 1761 between Marathas and Ahmad Shah Abdali.
First War of Indian Independence1857 revolt against British East India Company.
Bengal RenaissanceCultural, social, and intellectual reform movement in 19th century Bengal.
Arya Samaj Founded1875 by Swami Dayananda Saraswati to promote Vedic values.
Aligarh MovementInitiated by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan in the late 19th century for Muslim education.
Khilafat Movement1919–1924, aimed at protecting the Ottoman Caliphate.
Simon Commission Boycott1928, all Indian political parties boycotted due to no Indian members.
Formation of All India Muslim League1906 in Dhaka to protect Muslim political interests.
Rowlatt Act1919, allowed imprisonment without trial; led to widespread protests.
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre1919 in Amritsar; General Dyer ordered firing on unarmed civilians.
Champaran Satyagraha1917, Mahatma Gandhi led indigo farmers against British landlords.
Kheda Satyagraha1918, Gandhi helped peasants in Gujarat suffering from crop failure.
Home Rule Movement1916, launched by Annie Besant and Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
Partition of Bengal1905 by Lord Curzon; later annulled in 1911 due to protests.
Non-Cooperation Movement1920–22, led by Gandhi after the Jallianwala Bagh incident.
Simon Commission1927, all Indian political parties boycotted it.
Poona Pact1932 agreement between Gandhi and Ambedkar for Dalit representation.
Lahore Session of Congress1929, Purna Swaraj (complete independence) declared.
Dandi March1930, Gandhi’s Salt March against British salt tax.
Cripps Mission1942, failed attempt to secure Indian cooperation in WWII.
Mountbatten Plan1947, plan for partition and transfer of power to India and Pakistan.
Adoption of Indian Constitution26th January 1950, India became a republic.
First Prime Minister of IndiaJawaharlal Nehru (1947–1964).
First Battle of Tarain1191, Prithviraj Chauhan defeated Muhammad Ghori.
Second Battle of Tarain1192, Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj Chauhan.
Establishment of Delhi Sultanate1206 by Qutb-ud-din Aibak.
First Mughal EmperorBabur (1526–1530).
Akbar’s Reign1556–1605; established Din-i-Ilahi and centralized administration.
Jahangir’s Reign1605–1627; known for administrative reforms and patronage of arts.
Shah Jahan1628–1658; built the Taj Mahal.
Aurangzeb1658–1707; known for expansion of Mughal Empire and orthodox policies.
Battle of Haldighati1576, Rana Pratap vs. Akbar.
Maratha Empire FounderChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, crowned in 1674.
Anglo-Mysore WarsFour wars (1767–1799) between Mysore (Tipu Sultan) and British.
Anglo-Maratha WarsThree wars (1775–1818) that led to British control over Marathas.
Anglo-Sikh WarsTwo wars (1845–1849) that annexed Punjab to British India.
Formation of Indian National Army1942, led by Subhas Chandra Bose to fight British.
Bengal Famine1943, caused millions of deaths under British rule.
Charter Act of 1813Allowed missionaries to propagate education and religion in India.
Vernacular Press Act1878, restricted freedom of Indian language press.
Indigo Revolt1859–60, farmers revolted against oppressive indigo planters in Bengal.
Battle of Plassey OutcomeBritish East India Company gained control over Bengal.
Revolt of 1857 LeadersMangal Pandey, Rani Laxmi Bai, Tatya Tope, Begum Hazrat Mahal.
Partition of India1947, led to creation of India and Pakistan.
Mountbatten Award1947, last Viceroy Lord Mountbatten awarded for peaceful transfer of power.
Gandhi-Irwin Pact1931, agreement to suspend civil disobedience movement.
Formation of Swaraj Party1923, Chittaranjan Das and Motilal Nehru formed it to enter councils.
Champaran Movement SuccessLed to withdrawal of indigo planters and concessions to farmers.
Non-Brahmin Movement1916–20, social reform movements in South India led by Periyar and others.
Simon Commission Protest LeadersLala Lajpat Rai, Motilal Nehru, Annie Besant.

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2. Indian Geography One Liner Facts

Geography section covers facts cover physical, political, and economic geography topics.

TopicOne-Liner Fact
Highest Peak in IndiaKanchenjunga (8,586 m) in Sikkim.
Longest River in IndiaGanga (2,525 km).
Tropic of Cancer Passes Through8 Indian states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, Mizoram.
Largest State by AreaRajasthan (342,239 sq km).
Largest Producer of RiceWest Bengal.
Longest Coastline in IndiaGujarat (~1,600 km).
Largest River BasinGanga Basin.
Smallest State by AreaGoa (3,702 sq km).
Largest IslandAndaman Island.
Longest Mountain Range in IndiaHimalayas (~2,400 km).
Highest Peak Outside HimalayasAnamudi, Kerala (2,695 m).
Major DesertThar Desert, Rajasthan.
Longest Railway BridgeBogibeel Bridge, Assam.
Major National ParksJim Corbett, Kaziranga, Gir, Ranthambore.
Largest Lake in IndiaVembanad Lake, Kerala.
Largest Saltwater LakeChilika Lake, Odisha.
Longest River in Peninsular IndiaGodavari (1,465 km).
Widest River in IndiaBrahmaputra.
Deepest River GorgeKali Gandaki Gorge.
Westernmost Point of IndiaGuhar Moti, Gujarat.
Easternmost Point of IndiaKibithu, Arunachal Pradesh.
Northernmost Point of IndiaSiachen Glacier, Ladakh.
Southernmost Point of IndiaIndira Point, Andaman & Nicobar.
Major Coal Producing StateJharkhand.
Major Iron Ore Producing StateOdisha.
Largest Producer of TeaAssam.
Major Oil-Producing StateAssam, Gujarat.
Major Port on West CoastMumbai Port, Gujarat Ports.
Major Port on East CoastChennai Port, Visakhapatnam Port.
Largest State by PopulationUttar Pradesh.
Smallest Union Territory by AreaLakshadweep.
Important DesertsThar, Rann of Kutch.
Major River DeltasGanga-Brahmaputra, Godavari-Krishna.
Important Wildlife SanctuariesPeriyar, Sunderbans, Ranthambore.
Major WetlandsChilika Lake, Loktak Lake.
Important Mountain PassesRohtang, Zoji La, Nathu La.
Major Seas Surrounding IndiaArabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, Laccadive Sea.
Important IslandsAndaman, Nicobar, Lakshadweep.
Rainfall PatternWestern Ghats and North-East India receive highest rainfall.
Important Soil TypesAlluvial, Black, Red, Laterite, Desert, Mountain.
Largest River IslandMajuli, Assam.
Longest HighwayNH44 (Hyderabad to Srinagar, ~3,745 km).
Important DesertsThar Desert, cold deserts of Ladakh.
Major WaterfallsJog Falls (Karnataka), Dudhsagar Falls (Goa/Karnataka).
Longest CanalIndira Gandhi Canal, Rajasthan.
Important LakesDal Lake (J&K), Sambhar Lake (Rajasthan).
Important PeninsulasIndian Peninsula – Deccan Plateau.
Major Mountain RangesHimalayas, Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats, Aravalli, Vindhya, Satpura.
Natural ResourcesCoal, Iron, Bauxite, Mica, Petroleum.
Monsoon ArrivalKerala Monsoon – 1st June, North-East Monsoon – October.
Major DeltasSundarbans (Ganga-Brahmaputra), Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri.
Island GroupsAndaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep.
Longest TunnelAtal Tunnel, Rohtang Pass (~9 km).
Highest Railway StationGhum, West Bengal (~2,258 m).
Major Desert FestivalsDesert Festival – Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

3. Indian Polity One Liner Facts

Polity is important for constitutional and governance-related questions.

TopicOne-Liner Fact
Father of Indian ConstitutionDr. B.R. Ambedkar
Longest Written ConstitutionIndian Constitution
Fundamental RightsPart III of the Constitution
Directive Principles of State PolicyPart IV of the Constitution
Total Number of AmendmentsMore than 100
President of India Elected ByElectoral College
Vice President of India Elected ByMembers of Rajya Sabha & Lok Sabha
Prime Minister of IndiaHead of Government
Chief Justice of India Appointed ByPresident of India
Parliament of IndiaBicameral (Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha)
Total Number of States28
Total Number of Union Territories8
Speaker of Lok SabhaElected by Lok Sabha Members
Leader of OppositionRecognized in Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha
State GovernorAppointed by President of India
Constitutional Head of StatePresident of India
Council of MinistersHeaded by Prime Minister
Fundamental DutiesPart IV-A of the Constitution
Emergency ProvisionsPart XVIII (Articles 352, 356, 360)
Election Commission of IndiaConstitutional body for elections
Attorney General of IndiaLegal advisor to the Government of India
Comptroller & Auditor GeneralAudits all government accounts
Finance CommissionRecommends distribution of revenues
Planning CommissionReplaced by NITI Aayog in 2015
Rajya Sabha Members245 (Maximum)
Lok Sabha Members545 (Maximum)
Minimum Age for President35 years
Minimum Age for Prime Minister25 years for Lok Sabha, 30 years for Rajya Sabha
Supreme CourtHighest judicial authority in India
High CourtsEach state/union territory has one
Judiciary IndependenceGuaranteed under Constitution
Judicial ReviewSupreme Court & High Courts can review laws
Official Language of IndiaHindi in Devanagari script
Optional Official LanguageEnglish
Citizenship TypesBirth, Descent, Registration, Naturalization, Incorporation of Territory
Anti-Defection Law52nd Amendment, 1985
Finance Bill & Money BillArticle 110 defines Money Bill
Goods and Services Tax (GST)101st Constitutional Amendment, 2016
Right to EducationFundamental Right (Article 21A)
Right to InformationSec 4–18 of RTI Act, 2005
Panchayati Raj System73rd Constitutional Amendment, 1992
Municipalities74th Constitutional Amendment, 1992
Rajya Sabha Term6 years (1/3 members retire every 2 years)
Lok Sabha Term5 years (unless dissolved earlier)
Impeachment of PresidentArticle 61
Supreme Court Judges Retirement Age65 years
High Court Judges Retirement Age62 years
Election Commission Members3 (Chief Election Commissioner + 2 Election Commissioners)
CAG (Comptroller & Auditor General) Term6 years or 65 years of age
Fundamental Rights Suspended During EmergencyYes, except Articles 20 & 21
Schedule of Indian Constitution12 originally, now 12+

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4. Indian Economy One Liner Facts

Economics section tests basic concepts and schemes.

TopicOne-Liner Fact
RBI Established1935
Planning Commission Replaced ByNITI Aayog in 2015
First Five-Year Plan FocusAgriculture
GDP Full FormGross Domestic Product
Current Base Year for GDP Calculation2011–12
Union Budget PresentationAnnually in Parliament
Fiscal Deficit DefinitionTotal expenditure – total revenue (excluding borrowings)
Current Fiscal Deficit TargetAs per Union Budget 2025–26 (Check latest)
Inflation MeasurementConsumer Price Index (CPI) & Wholesale Price Index (WPI)
Repo RateRate at which RBI lends to commercial banks
Reverse Repo RateRate at which RBI borrows from banks
Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)Minimum % of deposits banks keep with RBI
Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)Minimum % of liquid assets banks maintain
Money Supply MeasurementM1, M2, M3
Goods and Services Tax (GST)101st Constitutional Amendment, 2016
Major GST Slabs5%, 12%, 18%, 28%
Exports Major CommodityPetroleum products, Gems & Jewellery, Engineering goods
Imports Major CommodityCrude oil, Gold, Electronics
FDI PolicyAutomatic and government route as per sector
National Income ComponentsGDP, GNP, NNP, NI at Factor Cost
GNP DefinitionGDP + Net Income from Abroad
NNP DefinitionGNP – Depreciation
Money Market InstrumentsTreasury bills, Commercial papers, Call money
Capital Market InstrumentsStocks, Bonds, Debentures
Financial InstitutionsRBI, SIDBI, NABARD, EXIM Bank
NABARD Established1982 for agricultural & rural development
SEBI Established1992, Regulates securities market
Inflation Targeting4% ± 2% (Monetary Policy)
Current Account DeficitImports > Exports in a financial year
Economic Growth DefinitionIncrease in Real GDP
Poverty Line DefinitionMinimum income level for basic living
Minimum WagesDefined under Minimum Wages Act, 1948
MGNREGAEmployment guarantee scheme launched in 2005
PM-KISANDirect income support to farmers
Atmanirbhar BharatSelf-reliant India initiative launched 2020
Make in IndiaManufacturing promotion initiative launched 2014
Skill IndiaMission for skilling youth, launched 2015
Digital IndiaInitiative for e-governance, launched 2015
Startup IndiaLaunched 2016 for entrepreneurship
Financial InclusionJan Dhan Yojana, 2014
Pradhan Mantri Awas YojanaAffordable housing scheme
UPI Full FormUnified Payments Interface
Inflation Measured ByCPI and WPI
Monetary Policy CommitteeDecides repo and reverse repo rates
RBI GovernorHead of Reserve Bank of India
Fiscal PolicyGovernment policy on taxation & expenditure
Direct TaxesIncome Tax, Corporate Tax
Indirect TaxesGST, Customs Duty, Excise Duty
Public Sector BanksNationalized banks in India
Private Sector BanksICICI, HDFC, Axis, Kotak
Disinvestment in IndiaSale of government shares in PSUs
Rural Economy ContributionAgriculture & Allied Sectors
Industrial Economy ContributionManufacturing, Mining, Energy
Service Sector ContributionIT, Banking, Tourism, Transport

5. General Science One Liner Facts

Science questions are mostly conceptual or factual from Physics, Chemistry or Biology. Revise these quickly.

TopicOne-Liner Fact
Father of GeneticsGregor Mendel
Chemical Name of Table SaltSodium Chloride
Speed of Light3 × 10⁸ m/s
SI Unit of ForceNewton
First Man in SpaceYuri Gagarin
Chemical Formula of WaterH₂O
Atomic Number of Hydrogen1
SI Unit of PressurePascal
Unit of Electric CurrentAmpere
Acceleration due to Gravity9.8 m/s²
Chemical Symbol of GoldAu
Human Body’s Largest OrganSkin
Blood Groups Discovered ByKarl Landsteiner
NeuronBasic unit of Nervous System
Photosynthesis Occurs InChloroplast
Formula for DensityMass/Volume
Boiling Point of Water100°C at 1 atm
Freezing Point of Water0°C at 1 atm
pH of Pure Water7
Force = Mass × AccelerationNewton’s Second Law
First Artificial SatelliteSputnik 1
Newton’s First LawLaw of Inertia
Newton’s Third LawAction = Reaction
Unit of EnergyJoule
SI Unit of TemperatureKelvin
Human Body Largest GlandLiver
Smallest Bone in Human BodyStapes
Blood Circulation Discovered ByWilliam Harvey
Human Chromosome Count46
DNA Full FormDeoxyribonucleic Acid
Vitamin C SourceCitrus Fruits
Vitamin D SourceSunlight
Vaccination Invented ByEdward Jenner
Antibiotic Discovered ByAlexander Fleming
Planet Closest to SunMercury
Planet Known as Red PlanetMars
Unit of FrequencyHertz
Speed of Sound343 m/s in Air
Gas Used in Fire ExtinguishersCarbon Dioxide
Most Abundant Gas in AtmosphereNitrogen
Neutron Discovered ByJames Chadwick
Electron Discovered ByJ.J. Thomson
Proton Discovered ByErnest Rutherford
Unit of Electric ResistanceOhm
SI Unit of PowerWatt
SI Unit of WorkJoule
SI Unit of Magnetic FieldTesla
Boiling Point of Ethanol78°C
Common Name of NaHCO₃Baking Soda
Common Name of CaCO₃Limestone
Blood Circulation TypeClosed Circulatory System

6. Current Affairs (Last 1 Year)

Most questions are asked from the past 6-12 months in SSC CGL Exam Tier 2 stage.

Topic AreaOne‑Liner Current Affairs Fact (2025–26)
President of IndiaDroupadi Murmu is the President of India (ongoing tenure).
RBI GovernorSanjay Malhotra is the RBI Governor (appointed Dec 2024, serving in 2025–26).
GDP GrowthIndia’s FAE projects ~7.4% real GDP growth for FY26.
AI Impact Summit 2026India is hosting the AI Impact Summit 2026 to strengthen global AI leadership.
World Environment Day 2025Theme: Beat Plastic Pollution on June 5, 2025 (UNEP global focus).
National Water Awards 2025President conferred Sixth National Water Awards for water conservation efforts.
Climate Change RankingIndia ranked 23rd in the 2026 Climate Change Performance Index.
International Tiger Day 2025India highlighted tiger conservation and doubling tiger population.
India’s Global EconomyIndia became the world’s 4th largest economy overtaking Japan (2025).
RBI Liquidity MeasuresRBI to inject ~$23 billion liquidity via bond purchases and repos.

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7. Static GK Capitals, Rivers, and Dams

Easy to memorize and often repeated in SSC exams.

CategoryOne‑Liner Fact
Capital of Arunachal PradeshItanagar
Capital of AssamDispur
Capital of BiharPatna
Capital of ChhattisgarhRaipur
Capital of GujaratGandhinagar
Capital of HaryanaChandigarh
Capital of Himachal PradeshShimla
Capital of JharkhandRanchi
Capital of KarnatakaBengaluru
Capital of KeralaThiruvananthapuram
Capital of Madhya PradeshBhopal
Capital of MaharashtraMumbai
Capital of OdishaBhubaneswar
Capital of PunjabChandigarh
Capital of RajasthanJaipur
Capital of Tamil NaduChennai
Capital of TelanganaHyderabad
Capital of Uttar PradeshLucknow
Capital of West BengalKolkata
Largest Dam in IndiaTehri Dam (Uttarakhand)
Second Largest Dam in IndiaBhakra Nangal Dam (Himachal/ Punjab)
Longest River in the WorldNile (note: in India, Ganga is the longest)
Longest River in IndiaGanga
Largest River Basin in IndiaGanga Basin
Longest River in Peninsular IndiaGodavari
Widest River in IndiaBrahmaputra
Highest Waterfall in IndiaKunchikal Falls (Karnataka)
Highest Peak in IndiaKanchenjunga (Sikkim)
Longest Glacier in IndiaSiachen Glacier
National Animal of IndiaBengal Tiger
National Bird of IndiaIndian Peacock
National Flower of IndiaLotus
National Fruit of IndiaMango
National River of IndiaGanga
Currency of JapanYen
Currency of USAUS Dollar
Currency of UKPound Sterling
Largest Island of IndiaAndaman
Largest Lake in IndiaVembanad Lake (Kerala)
Largest Saltwater Lake in IndiaChilika Lake (Odisha)
Thar Desert Located InRajasthan
Westernmost Point of IndiaGuhar Moti, Gujarat
Easternmost Point of IndiaKibithu, Arunachal Pradesh
Northernmost Point of IndiaSiachen Glacier, Ladakh
Southernmost Point of IndiaIndira Point (Andaman & Nicobar)
Major Port on East CoastVisakhapatnam Port
Major Port on West CoastMumbai Port
Indian State with Most PopulationUttar Pradesh
Smallest State by Area in IndiaGoa
Major Mineral Producing State (Coal)Jharkhand
Major Mineral Producing State (Iron Ore)Odisha
Highest Rainfall in IndiaMawsynram, Meghalaya
Longest Road Tunnel in IndiaAtal Tunnel (Himachal Pradesh)
Highest Motorable Pass in IndiaKhardung La (Ladakh)

8. Quick Revision Tips for GA

In the last days before the exam, smart SSC CGL GA Preparation can make all the difference. Follow these simple strategies:

  • Revise static GK daily for 15–20 minutes to keep facts fresh in your memory.
  • Focus on current affairs from the last 12 months, especially important government schemes, awards, and events.
  • Attempt GA mock tests to identify your weak areas and improve speed and accuracy.
  • Make short notes for each subject so you can revise quickly without flipping through multiple books.
  • Go through one-liners daily before bed—they’re easy to recall and help reinforce key facts.

FAQs

Q1. How many GA questions are asked in SSC CGL Tier 2?

Ans. Around 25 questions are asked in the General Awareness section, each carrying 3 marks.

Q2. What is the best source to revise GA for SSC CGL Tier 2?

Ans. Use Lucent’s GK, monthly current affairs PDFs, and one-liner revision notes like this blog.

Q3. Are current affairs important for SSC CGL Tier 2?

Yes, questions are mainly from the past 6-12 months of current events.

Q4. How much time should I give to GA daily?

Spend at least 30-40 minutes revising static GK and current affairs every day.

Q5. Are one-liner notes enough to clear SSC CGL Tier 2 GA section?

They are useful for revision, but practicing mock tests and previous year questions is also essential for better preparation.