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

Paper pattern

Subjects covered

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

Topics include Algebra, Analogy, Antonyms, Art & Culture, Awards & Honours, Biology, Blood Relations, Books & Authors, Coding-Decoding, Counting Figures, Data Interpretation, Dictionary Order, Direction Sense, Economy, Error Detection, Geography, Geometry, History, Idioms & Phrases, Mathematical Operations, Mensuration, Number System, One-Word Substitution, Percentages & Interest, Physics and more.

Sample questions

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

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

   Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All cupboards are shelves. All shelves are drawers. Conclusions: I. All cupboards are drawers. II. All drawers are shelves.

   • A.Both conclusions I and II follow
   • B.Only conclusion I follows
   • C.Only conclusion II follows
   • D.Neither conclusion I nor II follows
2. Q2Reasoning· Coding-DecodingPYQ • Central Police Organization (CPO) • 2023

   In a certain code language, 'How are you' is coded as 'si de tu' and 'You are fine' is coded as 'de mu si'. What is the code for the word 'How'?

   • A.tu
   • B.si
   • C.mu
   • D.de
3. Q3Reasoning· SyllogismPYQ • Central Police Organization (CPO) • 2023

   In this question, three statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follows/follow from the statements. Statements: I. No dean is a teacher. II. All teachers are professors. III. No professor is a lecturer. Conclusions: I. Some deans are lecturers. II. Some teachers are lecturers.

   • A.Neither conclusion I nor II follows
   • B.Both conclusions I and II follow
   • C.Only conclusion II follows
   • D.Only conclusion I follows
4. Q4Reasoning· Mathematical OperationsPYQ • Central Police Organization (CPO) • 2023

   Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and to balance the given equation. 42 * 7 * 3 * 2 * 13 * 7

   • A.÷, ×, −, =, ×
   • B.÷, ×, =, +, +
   • C.÷, ×, +, =, +
   • D.+, =, ÷, ×, +
5. Q5Reasoning· Mathematical OperationsPYQ • Central Police Organization (CPO) • 2023

   If A denotes ‘+’, B denotes ‘×’, C denotes ‘−’, and D denotes ‘÷’, then what will be the value of the following equation? 80 C 16 B 4 A 96 D 4 = ?

   • A.37
   • B.54
   • C.120
   • D.40
6. Q6Reasoning· Mathematical OperationsPYQ • Central Police Organization (CPO) • 2023

   If ‘+’ means ‘÷’, ‘–’ means ‘×’, ‘×’ means ‘−’, and ‘÷’ means ‘+’, then what will be the value of the following expression? 108 × 343 + 7 - 2 ÷ 13 = ?

   • A.28
   • B.23
   • C.19
   • D.44
7. Q7Reasoning· Coding-DecodingPYQ • Central Police Organization (CPO) • 2023

   In a certain code language, 'Here we go' is coded as 'asa te du' and 'We can go' is coded as 'du mu asa'. What is the code for the word 'Here'?

   • A.mu
   • B.du
   • C.te
   • D.asa
8. Q8Reasoning· Coding-DecodingPYQ • Central Police Organization (CPO) • 2023

   In a certain code language, 'BED' is coded as 9 and 'TABLE' is coded as 25. How will 'RECLINER' be coded in the same language?

   • A.58
   • B.36
   • C.72
   • D.64
9. Q9Reasoning· AnalogyPYQ • Central Police Organization (CPO) • 2023

   Select the option that is related to the fourth term in the same way as the first term is related to the second term and the fifth term is related to the sixth term. 5 : 21 :: ? : 252 :: 27 : 725

   • A.26
   • B.12
   • C.16
   • D.10
10. Q10Reasoning· Counting FiguresPYQ • Central Police Organization (CPO) • 2023

    Select the option figure which is embedded in the given figure as its part (rotation is NOT allowed).

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern of SSC CPO Tier-I 2023 — 3 Oct 2023, Shift 3 · 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 3 · 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 3 · 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, Art & Culture, Awards & Honours, Biology, Blood Relations, Books & Authors.