Topics in General Intelligence & Reasoning
9 topics covering 25% of the SSC CGL exam. Practice each topic individually to build mastery.
Analogies
77 exam-pattern questions with solutions →
Classification
56 exam-pattern questions with solutions →
Coding-Decoding
66 exam-pattern questions with solutions →
Puzzles
141 exam-pattern questions with solutions →
Blood Relations
81 exam-pattern questions with solutions →
Direction Sense
35 exam-pattern questions with solutions →
Syllogism
97 exam-pattern questions with solutions →
Series
77 exam-pattern questions with solutions →
Statement & Conclusion
105 exam-pattern questions with solutions →
How to Prepare General Intelligence & Reasoning for SSC CGL
Start with High-Weightage Topics
Focus on the first 3-4 topics listed above — they typically carry 60-70% of the marks. Master these before moving to less frequent topics.
Practice Exam-Pattern Questions Daily
Solve at least 20 General Intelligence & Reasoning questions daily from the SSC CGL question bank. Pattern recognition from exam-pattern sets is the fastest way to improve your score.
Track Your Weak Areas
After every practice session, note which topics you struggled with. Spend extra time on those topics — targeted practice is more effective than broad revision.
SSC CGL General Intelligence & Reasoning — FAQs
Is SSC CGL difficult to crack?
SSC CGL is moderately difficult with high competition (30-40 lakh applicants). With consistent practice of 4-6 months, it is definitely achievable. Focus on Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning for the best results.
What is the SSC CGL exam pattern?
SSC CGL Tier-I has 100 objective questions worth 200 marks across four sections — General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension (25 questions / 50 marks each) — in 60 minutes. Tier-II is the scoring stage that decides the final merit and carries more weight than Tier-I.