SCRA EXAM Tips and Tricks The countdown to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducted Special Class Railway Apprentices (SCRA) examination has begun, and if you are coveting one of the 42 available seats its time to study! Here are some tips! Paper Pattern The examination consists of 3 Papers of Objective Type Multiple choice questions for a total of 600 marks (200 marks per subject). Negative marking is applicable. Paper I - General Ability Test (English, General Knowledge and Psychological Test) Important topics: Evolution of life, environment, environmental pollution, Knowledge of human body, nutrition, solar system, earth, weather, soil, Natural resources and industries in India, History of India, Politics and Society in India, Religions of India, British rule and freedom struggle in India, Constitution of India and characteristic features, World organization (Political, Social, Economics and Cultural, Important events in India and World over the past 2 years, Features of Indian Social System, Societal barriers, Money and finances, Indias Five Year Plans Paper II - Physical Sciences (Physics and Chemistry) Physics important topics: Measurements, Newtons Laws of Motion, Equilibrium of bodies under action of forces, Mass and weight, Pressure in a Fluid, Thermal expansion, Gas laws, Isothermal and adiabatic changes, Wave motion, Reflection and refraction, Prisms, Magnetic moment, Electric charge, Electric current, Wheatstones bridge, Magnetic effect of current, Chemical effects of current, Electromagnetic induction, Cathode rays, Production, Radioactivity, Nuclear energy Chemistry important topics: Physical Chemistry - Atomic structure, Chemical Bonding, Energy changes in a chemical reaction, Chemical Equilibria and rates of reaction, Solutions, Electro-chemistry, Oxidation, Natural and Artificial Radioactivity; Inorganic Chemistry - Hydrogen, Group I Elements, Group II Elements, Group III Elements, Group IV Elements, Group V Elements, Group VI Elements, Group VII Elements, Group O, Metallurgical Processes; Organic Chemistry - Tetrahedral nature of carbon, Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes, Halogen Derivates, Hydroxy Compounds, Ethers, Aldehydes and Ketones, Nitro compounds amines, Carboxylic acid, Esters, Polymers, Nonstructural treatment of carbohydrates Paper III - Mathematics Important topics: Algebra, Trigonometry, Analytic Geometry (two dimensions), Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus and Differential equations, Vectors and its applications, Statistics and Probability Tips Key to successful preparation is to understand the syllabus thoroughly. When there is a specified syllabus you can know exactly what you need to study and focus on that. Create a study schedule allocating extra time to study your weak areas. Study from Class 12th books, so you dont end up wasting time studying unnecessary topics. Paper I is scoring but still needs preparation so you can perform your best. Study the various topics from Class 12th material and focus on understanding and not memorizing, it will help you score better. The English section aims to test your understanding and command of the language, so revise basic grammar and increase your vocabulary by reading. Skip any question you are not sure of to avoid negative marking. Physics section is focused on application of the various principles. Keep a quick revision sheet to help remember important points/formulae. Revise SI units, it may seem unimportant but it will help avoid mistakes caused by applying incorrect units For physics section also remember to study important definitions. Practice and improve speed in calculations and approximations, this will help greatly both in Mathematics section and also in Physics numerical style questions. Study each section of chemistry: Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry separately to avoid confusions Practice molecule structures used in chemical reactions Understand the theorems/formulae thoroughly apart from its applications, you may be asked to complete the formula When attempting the Mathematics Paper complete the quick questions you are sure of first then continue with questions that require calculations Practice as many sample paper/previous year papers as possible. This will help you understand the question paper pattern, style and identify your weak areas Focus on improving your weak areas Short listed candidates having cleared the written test with undergo a Personality Test by means of an interview, before final selection. With patience and passion, concentration and confidence you can be one of the few to successfully clear UPSC Special Class Railway Apprentices exam. https://facebook/pages/Tips-to-Score-Best-Marks-in-12th-Board-Exams/750781574971758?ref=tn_tnmn
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