IMPORTANCE OF READING IN COMPETITIVE EXAMS

Reading is the gateway skill that makes all the other learning possible

Barack Obama

We are living in a technologically advanced society where the current generation prefer e- readers more than printed books. Reading is a beneficial quality that a person should possess in order to maintain his/her physical and mental health.

How reading books becomes worthwhile while preparing for competitive exams?

Time management or effectualness is the cardinal aspect that an aspirant need to acquire before attending an exam. For exams like SSC CGL/CHSL, the candidates barely get one minute to answer a single question. In such a situation, strengthening our brain and answering each and every question answers promptly is much obligatory. It is an intellectual, multifarious process where we literally understand the word and apprehend it to recognizing its actual meaning. Our brain needs to be invigorated to function appropriately and in order to foster ideas. One of the simplistic methods to sharpen your mind is through reading and attentiveness. Almost all eminent personalities follow the habit of reading as they understand the fact that wisdom is the key to success.

Some of the major benefits of reading are as follows:

Improving your vocabulary skills

While preparing for competitive exam, especially if it is a descriptive exam, vocabulary skills is unavoidable.

Improving your writing abilities

Exams like SSC CHSL/ High Court Assistant exam, the candidates should be well prepared in writing essays with an attractive content. This skill will be naturally developed through reading books and newspapers.

Reading reduces the stress level and also lowers depression rate

A reader always has an escapist tendency by escaping from real world to the surreal world. People who love reading require a great attentiveness which in a way helps them to stay away from the distraction in their lives which in turn relaxes our mind and enhances the person’s overall health.

Reading and Sleeping benefits

Many among us are preparing for several important competitive exams across India, and most of them lack proper sleep hours. Reading a book before hitting the sack is always advisable, because it allows your body muscles to loosen up and mind to relax. Always make sure not to use an electronic gadget, instead a printed book is preferrable.

The need of reading a book (Academic related) and a newspaper

It is often advisable that a person who is going through a serious preparation for any government / banking exam, he/she should definitely read a regional newspaper and also an English newspaper (The Hindu, The Indian Express) in order to lay a foundation in your knowledge regarding regional, national, and international news. Nowadays, Current Affairs is an inevitable part in every competitive exam though it is PSC/ SSC/ UPSC or any other category of exam.

The double advantage of reading an English newspaper:

1. Current Affairs
2. Strengthens English Language Skills.