Mnemonics for History and Polity Notes for SSC Exams
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A mnemonic is a short word, sentence or pattern that helps you remember a long list. History and Polity have many lists, such as emperors, Viceroys, rights, Articles and minimum ages. These mnemonics for History and Polity for SSC give easy tricks that you can use on the day of the exam. Make your own version too, because a trick that you make yourself is easier to remember.
How Mnemonics Work
- Take the first letter of each item in the list.
- Make a word or a sentence from these letters.
- Say it aloud three times and use it in a question.
- Revise it after 1 day, 3 days and 7 days.
History Mnemonics
| List | Order | Trick |
|---|---|---|
| Great Mughal emperors | Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan, Aurangzeb | B-H-A-J-S-A: say "BHAJ-SA" like a short song |
| Early Mauryan rulers | Chandragupta, Bindusara, Ashoka | C-B-A: "Chandra Bindu Ashoka" runs like a name |
| Four Vedas | Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, Atharvaveda | R-S-Y-A: "Ram Sita Yahan Aaye" |
| Gupta emperors | Sri Gupta, Ghatotkacha, Chandragupta I, Samudragupta, Chandragupta II, Kumaragupta, Skandagupta | Learn the five main emperors from Chandragupta I: C1, S, C2, K, S |
Viceroys After 1858 in Order
Learn them in five chunks of four names each.
- Canning, Elgin, Lawrence, Mayo
- Northbrook, Lytton, Ripon, Dufferin
- Lansdowne, Elgin II, Curzon, Minto
- Hardinge, Chelmsford, Reading, Irwin
- Willingdon, Linlithgow, Wavell, Mountbatten
Remember two anchors: Lord Curzon partitioned Bengal in 1905, and Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy and the first Governor-General of free India.
Polity Mnemonics
| List | Trick |
|---|---|
| Six fundamental rights: Equality, Freedom, against Exploitation, Religion, Cultural and Educational, Constitutional Remedies | "Every Fox Eats Raw Chicken Carefully" (E-F-E-R-C-C) |
| Emergency Articles | 352 for the nation (National), 356 for the state (President’s Rule) and 360 for money (Financial) |
| Parts and Articles | Part III (rights) has Articles 12 to 35, and Part IV (DPSP) has Articles 36 to 51 |
| Fundamental Duties | Article 51A, the 11 duties; remember "51 and A for Duty" |
Minimum Ages
| Post or right | Minimum age | Trick |
|---|---|---|
| President, Vice-President, Governor | 35 years | 35 for the top posts |
| Rajya Sabha and Legislative Council member | 30 years | 30 for the upper houses |
| Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly member | 25 years | 25 for the lower houses |
| Voting | 18 years | 18 to vote |
Quick Tips
- Make your own sentence from the first letters, because a personal sentence is easier to recall.
- Use a mnemonic to remember the order, then read the notes to learn the facts.
- Write each trick on a sticky note and put it where you study.
- Do not learn too many tricks in one day.
Quick Revision Points
- BHAJSA for the Mughal emperors in order.
- Every Fox Eats Raw Chicken Carefully for the six fundamental rights.
- Article 352 is National Emergency, 356 State and 360 Financial.
- Ages: 35 for President, 30 for Rajya Sabha, 25 for Lok Sabha and 18 to vote.
- Mountbatten was the last Viceroy.
Practice Questions With Answers
- Which Veda comes first in the order Rig, Sama, Yajur, Atharva?
Answer: Rigveda - What is the minimum age to become the President of India?
Answer: 35 years - What is the minimum age to become a Lok Sabha member?
Answer: 25 years - What is the minimum age to become a Rajya Sabha member?
Answer: 30 years - What is the minimum voting age in India?
Answer: 18 years - Who ruled after Chandragupta and Bindusara in the Mauryan trick C-B-A?
Answer: Ashoka - Which Article deals with National Emergency?
Answer: Article 352 - Who was the first Mughal emperor?
Answer: Babur - Who was the last of the six great Mughal emperors in BHAJSA?
Answer: Aurangzeb - How many fundamental rights does the sentence "Every Fox Eats Raw Chicken Carefully" help to remember?
Answer: 6
How to Practise This Chapter
Say each mnemonic aloud, write it once from memory and use it in a practice question the same day. Then test yourself with our practice papers and the previous year papers page. See all mnemonics on the Mnemonics page, and also read the MindMaps and Formula Guide pages. For the detailed notes, read Mughal Empire, Fundamental Rights and the Indian Polity mind map. The next page is Mnemonics for Science and Geography.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a mnemonic?
A mnemonic is a short word, sentence or pattern that helps you remember a list or a fact.
Do mnemonics really work?
Yes. They give the brain a hook to hang a long list on, and so the recall becomes faster.
How can I make my own mnemonic?
Take the first letters of the list and make a sentence in your own language.
What is the mnemonic for the Mughal emperors?
BHAJSA stands for Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb.
What is the mnemonic for the fundamental rights?
"Every Fox Eats Raw Chicken Carefully" stands for Equality, Freedom, Exploitation, Religion, Cultural and Educational, and Constitutional Remedies.
Which Article deals with National Emergency?
Article 352.
What are the minimum ages for the top posts?
35 years for the President, Vice-President and Governor, 30 years for the Rajya Sabha and 25 years for the Lok Sabha.
Who was the last Viceroy of India?
Lord Mountbatten.
Should I learn only mnemonics?
No. Use the mnemonic for the order, and read the detailed notes for the facts.
How often should I revise a mnemonic?
Revise it after 1 day, 3 days and 7 days.
Is this useful for SSC exams?
Yes. History and Polity lists are asked often in the General Awareness section.
How many mnemonics should I learn each day?
Learn three to five tricks a day, and revise the older ones.
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