SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I — 21 Jul 2023, Shift 1

Paper pattern

Subjects covered

• English25
• Reasoning25
• Quantitative Aptitude25
• General Awareness21
• General Science4

Topics include Active-Passive Voice, Algebra, Analogy, Antonyms, Average, Awards & Honours, Biology, Blood Relations, Chemistry, Classification, Coding-Decoding, Cube & Dice, Dance & Music, Data Interpretation, Dictionary Order, Economy, Error Detection, Geography, Geometry, History, Idioms & Phrases, Mathematical Operations, Mensuration, Mirror & Water Image, One-Word Substitution and more.

Sample questions

A few questions from this paper. Answers and explanations are revealed after you attempt it.

1. Q1Reasoning· SeriesPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2023

2. Q2Reasoning· SeriesPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2023

3. Q3Reasoning· ClassificationPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2023

   Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd letter- cluster.

   • A.JPSW
   • B.BEJQ
   • C.MPUB
   • D.CFKR
4. Q4Reasoning· AnalogyPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2023

   Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the given set. (NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (6, 16, 8) (5, 15, 9)

   • A.(3, 11, 11)
   • B.(4, 32, 8)
   • C.(3, 19, 11)
   • D.(4, 12, 11)
5. Q5Reasoning· Mathematical OperationsPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2023

   Select the correct combination of mathematical signs that can sequentially replace the * signs and balance the given equation. 96 * 3 * 7 * 4 * 11 = 15

   • A.× ÷ − +
   • B.÷ − × +
   • C.+ ÷ × −
   • D.× + ÷ −
6. Q6Reasoning· SeriesPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2023

   Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 245, 212, ?, 146, 113, 80

   • A.180
   • B.179
   • C.176
   • D.178
7. Q7Reasoning· SeriesPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2023

   Select the option that represents the letters that, when placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series. _ R Q _ P R _ S _ _ Q S P R Q _

   • A.P S Q P R S
   • B.P S R Q P S
   • C.P Q R S P R
   • D.P R Q S P S
8. Q8Reasoning· ClassificationPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2023

   The second number in the given number pairs is obtained by performing certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number. The same operation(s) are followed in all the number pairs, EXCEPT one. Find that odd number pair.

   • A.(10, 100)
   • B.(8, 62)
   • C.(12, 142)
   • D.(14, 194)
9. Q9Reasoning· AnalogyPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2023

   Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g., 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is NOT allowed) (26, 62, 140) (12, 39, 75)

   • A.(20, 48, 108)
   • B.(20, 38, 108)
   • C.(20, 48, 98)
   • D.(50, 48, 108)
10. Q10Reasoning· Mathematical OperationsPYQ • Combined Graduate Level (CGL) • 2023

    Which two signs should be interchanged to make the given equation correct? 459 + 17 × 12 ÷ 72 – 47 = 349

    • A.÷ and –
    • B.÷ and +
    • C.– and +
    • D.+ and ×

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern of SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I — 21 Jul 2023, Shift 1?

100 questions, 200 marks, 60 minutes, split across 4 sections. The timer starts when you begin and submits the paper automatically when it runs out.

Is there negative marking in SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I — 21 Jul 2023, Shift 1?

No marks are deducted for a wrong answer in this test, so it is worth attempting every question.

Which subjects does SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I — 21 Jul 2023, Shift 1 cover?

It covers English (25 questions), Reasoning (25 questions), Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions), General Awareness (21 questions), General Science (4 questions), with topics such as Active-Passive Voice, Algebra, Analogy, Antonyms, Average, Awards & Honours, Biology, Blood Relations.