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SSC CGL Tier 2 Time Management: How to Effectively Answer All Sections?

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Asked by Anonymous - Jan 14, 2025Hindi
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I’ve been preparing for SSC CGL Tier 2 for months, and while I’m confident in my syllabus coverage, I’m curious—how can I best manage time during the exam to ensure I answer all sections effectively, especially in Quant and English?

Ans: Hello
There is no better way than to simulate exam conditions by means of taking mocks.
But only taking mocks will not help unless each mock result is critically analyzed for improvement areas & learnings get implemented in subsequent practices.
There is no 'one size fits all' technique since each individual will have his/her own test taking strategies.
The key is to identify that through 'timed practice tests' & perfect it before the actual attempt.
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