{"id":226442,"date":"2026-03-31T10:12:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T04:42:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=226442"},"modified":"2026-03-31T10:12:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T04:42:48","slug":"5-mistakes-aspirants-make-that-reduce-their-ssc-cgl-score","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/5-mistakes-aspirants-make-that-reduce-their-ssc-cgl-score\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the 5 Mistakes aspirants make that reduce SSC CGL Score?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/5-mistakes-aspirants-make-that-reduce-their-ssc-cgl-score\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/5-mistakes-aspirants-make-that-reduce-their-ssc-cgl-score\/#How_to_Stay_Consistently_Focused_in_Competitive_Exam_Preparation\" >How to Stay Consistently Focused in Competitive Exam Preparation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/5-mistakes-aspirants-make-that-reduce-their-ssc-cgl-score\/#1_Ignoring_Previous_Year_Trends_and_Weightage\" >1. Ignoring Previous Year Trends and Weightage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/5-mistakes-aspirants-make-that-reduce-their-ssc-cgl-score\/#2_Poor_Time_Management_during_Mock_Tests\" >2. Poor Time Management during Mock Tests<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/5-mistakes-aspirants-make-that-reduce-their-ssc-cgl-score\/#3_Neglecting_negative_marking_strategy\" >3. Neglecting negative marking strategy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/5-mistakes-aspirants-make-that-reduce-their-ssc-cgl-score\/#4_Not_understanding_the_SSC_CGL_Exam_Pattern\" >4. Not understanding the SSC CGL Exam Pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/5-mistakes-aspirants-make-that-reduce-their-ssc-cgl-score\/#5_Focusing_only_on_Tier_1_Ignoring_Tier_2_Preparation\" >5. Focusing only on Tier 1, Ignoring Tier 2 Preparation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/5-mistakes-aspirants-make-that-reduce-their-ssc-cgl-score\/#Bonus_Mistake_Ignoring_Revision_and_Mock_Analysis\" >Bonus Mistake, Ignoring Revision and Mock Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/5-mistakes-aspirants-make-that-reduce-their-ssc-cgl-score\/#How_many_hours_should_I_study_every_day_to_succeed\" >How many hours should I study every day to succeed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/5-mistakes-aspirants-make-that-reduce-their-ssc-cgl-score\/#Should_I_prepare_for_multiple_exams_at_the_same_time\" >Should I prepare for multiple exams at the same time?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/5-mistakes-aspirants-make-that-reduce-their-ssc-cgl-score\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-ai-summarize yoast-ai-summarize\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list yoast-ai-summarize-list\">\n<li>Aspirants often make SSC CGL common mistakes, hurting their scores, such as ignoring previous year trends and topic weightage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poor time management during mock tests can lead to missed opportunities to answer easier questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neglecting negative marking strategy results in losing marks; only attempt questions when confident or use elimination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not understanding the SSC CGL exam pattern leads to inefficient study plans and time mismanagement during the exam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students should balance preparation for Tier 1 and Tier 2 from the beginning to avoid losing crucial marks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The SSC CGL exam is one of the most competitive government exams in India. Every year, lakhs of aspirants prepare rigorously, yet many fail to score as expected. Often, it isn\u2019t a lack of knowledge but specific mistakes in preparation and exam strategy that lead to lower scores. Understanding these pitfalls can help you avoid them and maximize your performance. The 5 mistakes that reduce your SSC CGL score are given below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-stay-consistently-focused-in-competitive-exam-preparation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Stay_Consistently_Focused_in_Competitive_Exam_Preparation\"><\/span>How to Stay Consistently Focused in Competitive Exam Preparation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Preparing for competitive exams like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-exams\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC Exams<\/a> or UPSC is tough. Many students struggle not because they lack intelligence, but because staying consistent over months and years is extremely challenging. Let\u2019s answer some of the most common questions students have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-ignoring-previous-year-trends-and-weightage\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Ignoring_Previous_Year_Trends_and_Weightage\"><\/span>1. Ignoring Previous Year Trends and Weightage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aspirants often study topics randomly without analyzing the previous year question and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-exam-pattern\/?ref=contmk-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Exam Selection Process<\/a> and topic weightage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Impact<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Example<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Solution<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spending excessive time on low-weightage or rare topics while neglecting high-weightage sections like Arithmetic, English Comprehension, and General Awareness.<\/td><td>Ignoring DI (Data Interpretation) trends where 10\u201315 marks can be secured quickly by practicing standard question types.<\/td><td>Create a priority list of topics based on the last 5 years\u2019 SSC CGL papers and allocate more time to high-scoring areas.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-previous-year-papers\/?ref=contmk-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download SSC CGL Previous Year Papers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-poor-time-management-during-mock-tests\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Poor_Time_Management_during_Mock_Tests\"><\/span>2. Poor Time Management during Mock Tests<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Attempting all questions in order or spending too long on difficult ones can lower your score; to avoid this, follow a smart strategy and time management plan, essential tips on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/how-to-clear-ssc-cgl\/?ref=contmk-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Clear SSC CGL in First Attempt 2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Impact<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Example<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Solution<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>High chances of leaving easy questions unattempted and reducing overall score.<\/td><td>Spending 15\u201320 minutes on one tricky DI set and rushing through simple Quant questions, losing 10+ marks.<\/td><td>Adopt a section-wise time strategy: Quant \u2013 25 min, English \u2013 15 min, Reasoning \u2013 20 min, GA \u2013 10 min. Use skip and revisit method for tough questions.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-neglecting-negative-marking-strategy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Neglecting_negative_marking_strategy\"><\/span>3. Neglecting negative marking strategy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Random guessing without calculating risk can reduce your net score due to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/negative-marking-in-ssc-cgl\/?ref=contmk-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Negative Marking in SSC CGL<\/a>, where 0.5 marks are deducted for each wrong answer; always attempt only if confident or use elimination-based guessing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Impact<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Example<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Solution<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reduces net score even if other questions are correct due to 0.5 marks deduction per wrong answer.<\/td><td>Guessing 10 questions in General Awareness incorrectly can reduce the score by 5 marks.<\/td><td>Attempt only if confident or use elimination-based guessing. Avoid blind guesses.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-mock-test\/?ref=contmk-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">attempt SSC CGL New Interface Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-not-understanding-the-ssc-cgl-exam-pattern\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Not_understanding_the_SSC_CGL_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span>4. Not understanding the SSC CGL Exam Pattern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many aspirants jump into preparation without fully understanding the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-exam-pattern\/?ref=contmk-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Exam Pattern<\/a>, structure, marking scheme, or time allocation of SSC CGL Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams. This leads to inefficient study plans and mismanagement during the actual exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Impact<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Example<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Solution<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Inefficient preparation, time mismanagement, and stress during exams<\/td><td>Preparing only for reasoning while neglecting GA, or misallocating time between Quant and English<\/td><td>Thoroughly study the SSC CGL exam pattern for Tier 1 &amp; 2. Allocate time and topics based on section-wise weightage and marks distribution<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-focusing-only-on-tier-1-ignoring-tier-2-preparation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Focusing_only_on_Tier_1_Ignoring_Tier_2_Preparation\"><\/span>5. Focusing only on Tier 1, Ignoring Tier 2 Preparation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many aspirants target SSC CGL Tier 1 and assume Tier 2 will be easier which is a bad <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-preparation-strategy\/?ref=contmk-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Preparation Strategy.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Impact<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Example<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Solution<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>High Tier 1 scores may be nullified if Tier 2, especially Quant Paper-II, is not prepared well.<\/td><td>Ignoring Data Interpretation, Statistics, and Finance topics for Paper-II leads to loss of crucial marks.<\/td><td>Parallel preparation for Tier 2 from the beginning. Allocate 1\u20132 hours daily for Tier 2 practice along with Tier 1 revision.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bonus-mistake-ignoring-revision-and-mock-analysis\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonus_Mistake_Ignoring_Revision_and_Mock_Analysis\"><\/span>Bonus Mistake, Ignoring Revision and Mock Analysis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Practicing mock tests without analyzing wrong answers or identifying weak areas leads to repeated mistakes and gaps in preparation. Following a structured <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-study-plan-2025\/?ref=contmk-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Study Plan<\/a> is essential to track progress and improve performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-practice-quiz\/?ref=contmk-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Practice Quiz<\/a> for practicing questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Impact<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Example<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Solution<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Repeating mistakes, low exam confidence, and incomplete preparation<\/td><td>Attempting multiple mocks but never reviewing errors in Quant or GA<\/td><td>Follow a structured SSC CGL study plan: maintain a revision notebook, analyze each mock test thoroughly, and focus on weak areas<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_hours_should_I_study_every_day_to_succeed\"><\/span>How many hours should I study every day to succeed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many students think they need to study 12 to 14 hours daily to succeed. The reality is that reading for 12 or 14 hours consistently for months is impossible. You might do it for a few days, or even a week, but burnout will hit quickly. A better approach is to plan your day in <strong>balanced blocks<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Time Allocation<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Activity<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8 hours<\/td><td>Study and preparation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8 hours<\/td><td>Sleep and rest<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8 hours<\/td><td>Personal time, hobbies, social interaction<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_prepare_for_multiple_exams_at_the_same_time\"><\/span>Should I prepare for multiple exams at the same time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No. Preparing for multiple exams simultaneously is a common mistake. Pick one exam first based on your strengths and suitability. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-exam-vs-ssc-exam\/?ref=contmk-blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Banking vs SSC<\/a> vs Railways<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check which syllabus matches your strengths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus entirely on that exam before moving to another<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl\/?ref=contmk-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore all sSC CGL Courses Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756471868289\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q1. What are the common mistakes that lower SSC CGL scores?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. Common mistakes include ignoring previous year trends, poor time management during mocks, neglecting negative marking, not understanding the SSC CGL exam pattern, focusing only on Tier 1, and skipping revision\/mock analysis.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756471880700\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q2. How can ignoring previous year trends affect my SSC CGL preparation?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. It leads to spending time on low-weightage topics while neglecting high-scoring areas like Arithmetic, English, and General Awareness, resulting in fewer marks.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756471895300\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q3. How can I deal with social media and mobile distractions?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. Limit usage, delegate unnecessary tasks, and focus on essentials.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756471907834\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q4. How does negative marking affect SSC CGL scores?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. Random guessing can reduce net scores since each wrong answer in Tier 1 deducts 0.5 marks. Using elimination-based guessing or attempting only confident answers avoids this.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756471917315\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5<strong>. Can I cut off everything else to focus on studies?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. No, extreme isolation causes burnout and is not sustainable.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774931967358\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q6. How do I stay consistent despite distractions?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans. 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It leads to spending time on low-weightage topics while neglecting high-scoring areas like Arithmetic, English, and General Awareness, resulting in fewer marks.<br\/>","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/5-mistakes-aspirants-make-that-reduce-their-ssc-cgl-score\/#faq-question-1756471895300","position":3,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/5-mistakes-aspirants-make-that-reduce-their-ssc-cgl-score\/#faq-question-1756471895300","name":"Q3. How can I deal with social media and mobile distractions?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Ans. 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