Lesson MTS.1: Objective Paper Tips & Tricks

Introduction:
The MTS Tier 1 exam is objective type and covers Quant, Reasoning, English, and General Awareness. Efficient strategies and shortcuts are essential to maximize scores in 60–90 minutes.

1. Key Strategies

• Time Management:

  • Allocate time per section (Quant – 15–20 mins, Reasoning – 10–15 mins, English – 10–15 mins, GK – 10–15 mins)

• Attempt Easy Questions First:

  • Identify questions you can solve quickly

• Use Shortcuts & Tricks:

  • Basic formulas for Quant, reasoning shortcuts for puzzles

• Avoid Guesswork:

  • Negative marking may apply; skip uncertain answers

2. Section-Wise Tips

1. Quantitative Aptitude: Focus on simplification, percentage, ratio, time-speed-distance

2. Reasoning Ability: Practice series, coding-decoding, analogy, puzzles

3. English Language: Concentrate on grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension

4. General Awareness: Revise current affairs, basic history, geography, science

3. SSC Tips

• Practice mock tests daily to improve speed and accuracy

• Maintain a formula & shortcut notebook for quick revision

• Analyze time spent per question to optimize exam strategy

• Review previous errors to avoid repeating mistakes

4. Practice Exercises

1. Solve 10 Quant questions (percentages, ratio, time & work) in 10 minutes

2. Solve 10 Reasoning questions (series, coding-decoding, analogy) in 10 minutes

3. Solve 10 English questions (error spotting, synonyms, comprehension) in 10 minutes

4. Attempt 10 GK questions (current affairs & basic GK) in 5–10 minutes