SSC CPO Tier-I 2023 — 3 Oct 2023, Shift 1 · adapted set 1 of 2 · current pattern

Paper pattern

Subjects covered

• English25
• Reasoning25
• Quantitative Aptitude25
• General Awareness23
• General Science2

Topics include Algebra, Analogy, Antonyms, Books & Authors, Chemistry, Coding-Decoding, Counting Figures, Cube & Dice, Current Affairs, Dance & Music, Data Interpretation, Dictionary Order, Direction Sense, Economy, Error Detection, Geography, Geometry, History, Idioms & Phrases, Mathematical Operations, Mensuration, Mirror & Water Image, Number System, One-Word Substitution, Percentages & Interest and more.

Sample questions

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

1. Q1Reasoning· Seating ArrangementPYQ • Central Police Organization (CPO) • 2023

   Seven people, A, B, C, D, E, F and G, are sitting in a straight row, facing north (not necessarily in the same order). Only 1 person sits to the left of D. A is an immediate neighbour of D. Only 2 people sit between F and D. Only 3 people sit between C and G. B is not an immediate neighbour of G. Only 2 people sit between E and A. Who sits at the extreme right end of the row?

   • A.B
   • B.G
   • C.C
   • D.A
2. Q2Reasoning· Mathematical OperationsPYQ • Central Police Organization (CPO) • 2023

   If ‘+’ means ‘–’, ‘–’ means ‘×’, ‘×’ means ‘÷’, ‘÷’ means ‘+’, then what will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation? 137 ÷ 56 × 7 – 6 + 31 = ?

   • A.154
   • B.145
   • C.163
   • D.149
3. Q3Reasoning· SeriesPYQ • Central Police Organization (CPO) • 2023
   • A.RUQO
   • B.VRQO
   • C.URQO
   • D.UROQ
4. Q4Reasoning· AnalogyPYQ • Central Police Organization (CPO) • 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) (7, 35, 42), (4, 20, 24)

   • A.(9, 45, 54)
   • B.(8, 56, 72)
   • C.(12, 60, 48)
   • D.(6, 36, 48)
5. Q5Reasoning· SeriesPYQ • Central Police Organization (CPO) • 2023

   Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? MKPN, LMOP, ?, JQMT, ISLV

   • A.KNMR
   • B.KONR
   • C.KNNQ
   • D.KOLT
6. Q6Reasoning· Counting FiguresPYQ • Central Police Organization (CPO) • 2023

7. Q7Reasoning· SeriesPYQ • Central Police Organization (CPO) • 2023

   Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series? ELSV, FJVR, GHYN, ?, IDEF

   • A.HFBJ
   • B.HFJB
   • C.HBJF
   • D.GHFJ
8. Q8Reasoning· Dictionary OrderPYQ • Central Police Organization (CPO) • 2023

   Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary? 1.Lollipop 2.Loincloth 3.Longways 4.Logician 5.Lonely

   • A.3, 4, 1, 5, 2
   • B.4, 2, 1, 5, 3
   • C.3, 2, 1, 5, 4
   • D.4, 3, 1, 5, 2
9. Q9Reasoning· Mathematical OperationsPYQ • Central Police Organization (CPO) • 2023

   If ‘+’ means ‘÷’, ‘ ̶ ’ means ‘+’, ‘×’ means ‘−’ and ‘÷’ means ‘×’, what will be the value of the following expression? [{( 14 × 6 ) - ( 4 ÷ 3 )} + ( 6 - 4 )] ÷ 3

   • A.3
   • B.9
   • C.1
   • D.6
10. Q10Reasoning· AnalogyPYQ • Central Police Organization (CPO) • 2023

    Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. First row: 19, 6, 37 Second row: 21, 8, 45 Third row: 72, 14, ? (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)

    • A.144
    • B.114
    • C.124
    • D.134

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern of SSC CPO Tier-I 2023 — 3 Oct 2023, Shift 1 · adapted set 1 of 2 · current pattern?

100 questions, 100 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 CPO Tier-I 2023 — 3 Oct 2023, Shift 1 · adapted set 1 of 2 · current pattern?

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

Which subjects does SSC CPO Tier-I 2023 — 3 Oct 2023, Shift 1 · adapted set 1 of 2 · current pattern cover?

It covers English (25 questions), Reasoning (25 questions), Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions), General Awareness (23 questions), General Science (2 questions), with topics such as Algebra, Analogy, Antonyms, Books & Authors, Chemistry, Coding-Decoding, Counting Figures, Cube & Dice.