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Staff Selection Commission (SSC) had released the SSC MTS Recruitment Notification 2019<\/strong><\/span><\/a> for the post of Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)<\/strong>\u00a0(Non-Technical Staff). SSC MTS General Awareness preparation<\/strong> is one of the most critical parts of the exam since it is the most scoring section of the SSC MTS Paper. SSC MTS Notification has come out a month back which means its high time that you pull up your socks and get down to preparations. In this blog, we will brief to you some tips on how you can score maximum marks in General Awareness Preparation<\/strong> for SSC MTS 2019<\/span><\/strong><\/a>. We will also help you get an overview of the Exam Syllabus for General Awareness<\/strong>, book list<\/strong> for preparation and some sample questions<\/strong> for the General Awareness section of SSC MTS 2019 Exam<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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SSC MTS 2019 Exam: Important Dates<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Remind yourself about the important dates of the Examination<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nDates for submission of online applications<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n22.04.2019 to 29.05.2019<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nLast date for receipt of application<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n29.05.2019 (up to 5.00 PM)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nLast date for making online fee payment<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n31.05.2019 (up to 5.00 PM)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nLast date for generation of offline Challan<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n31.05.2019 (up to 5.00 PM)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nLast date for payment through Challan (during working hours for Bank)<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n01.06.2019<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nDate of Computer Based Examination (Tier I)<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n02.08.2019 to 06.09.2019<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nDate of Tier-II Examination (Descriptive Paper)<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n17.11.2019<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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SSC MTS General Awareness Preparation: Tier 1 Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The examination will consist of a\u00a0Computer Based Examination (Paper-I)<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\u00a0and a\u00a0Descriptive Paper (Paper-II)<\/strong><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Paper-I (Computer Based Examination-Objective Type):<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Dates of Computer\u00a0Based\u00a0Examination\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

(Tier-I)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n

Part<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSubject\u00a0(Not in sequence)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nNumber of Questions\/\u00a0Maximum\u00a0Marks<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nTime Duration (For all four Parts)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
02-08-2019 – 06-09-2019<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nI<\/span><\/td>\nGeneral English<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n25\/ 25<\/span><\/td>\n90 Minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
II<\/span><\/td>\nGeneral Intelligence & Reasoning<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n25\/ 25<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
III<\/span><\/td>\nNumerical Aptitude<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n25\/ 25<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IV<\/span><\/td>\nGeneral Awareness<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n25\/ 25<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Paper-II (Descriptive):<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n
Subject<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nmaximum marks<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nTime Duration<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Short Essay\/Letter<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0in English or in any language included in the 8th schedule of the Constitution.<\/span><\/td>\n50<\/span><\/td>\n30 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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General Awareness Preparation for SSC MTS: Important Topics<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Questions for General Awareness will be designed in such a way so as to test the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him and its applications in society. It will also test the Candidates knowledge on Current Events happening around us in day to day life. <\/span><\/p>\n

The topics for General Awareness preparation of SSC MTS are as follows:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Topics<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sub-Topics<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\u00a0General Science<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

Biology-Human Body and Function<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, List of diseases caused by microorganisms, Plants Parts, Pant and Animal Kingdom and their Functions and Environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Physics- Motion, Force, Gravity, Heat and Electricity, Magnetism, Pressure, Work, Sound and Units of Measurement<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Chemistry- Chemistry in Daily Life, Definition of Basic Topics (Oxidation, Reduction, etc.), Atoms, Molecules, Elements, Alloys and Usage of Chemical Compounds.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

History<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nAncient India<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, Medieval India, Modern India, and Ancient Indian Books and Authors<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Indian Polity<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nSchedules in Indian Constitution<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, Parts of Indian Constitution, List of the Indian States and List of Union Territories.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Economics Scenes<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nTypes of Economic Systems, Planning in India, National Income, Human Development Index (HDI), Inflation, etc<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Geography<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nPhysical: Mountains, Oceans, Rivers, Deserts, Agriculture, soils, Climate, Rainfall, monsoon,\u00a0 Indian Geography, Rivers, lakes, mountains, highways, Solar System Etc<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Computers<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nHardware, Internet, Emails, Chips, Latest Technologies, etc.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sports<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nArchery<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, Athletics<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, Basketball, Famous Sports Personalities, Awards In the Field of Sports, etc.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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General Awareness Preparation for SSC MTS: Previous Years Questions<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

General Awareness Preparation for SSC MTS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Q1. What is the income of all the residents of the country called?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Per capita income<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Average income<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Total income<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. None of these<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Answer: 3 (Total Income)<\/span><\/p>\n

    Q2. What are the deposits in the bank account that can be withdrawn on demand called?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Time deposits<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Demand deposits<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Withdrawal<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Accumulations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Answer: 2 (Demand Deposits)<\/span><\/p>\n

      Q3. Under which article the President declares \u201cPresidents Rule\u201d in India?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. A) Article 100<\/span><\/li>\n
      2. B) Article 356<\/span><\/li>\n
      3. C) Article 401<\/span><\/li>\n
      4. D) Article 90<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        \u00a0Answer: 2 (Article 356)<\/span><\/p>\n

        Q4. In which form of government, each adult citizen must have one vote and each vote must have one value?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. Aristocratic<\/span><\/li>\n
        2. Monarchic<\/span><\/li>\n
        3. Democratic<\/span><\/li>\n
        4. Autocratic<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Answer: 3 (Democratic)<\/span><\/p>\n

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          General Awareness Preparation for SSC MTS: Books<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n