SSC CGL 2017 Exam Review 20th August 2017
Dear Aspirants
We are here with Exam Review of the 20th August 2017. Exam reviews help you to judge the difficulty level and pattern being followed in the exam. The exam was moderate with average attempt of the exam was 65 questions. But the Level of difficulty has increased. We are providing Exam analysis of SSC CGL Tier-1 2017 , so that all other aspirants can get an overall and clear idea about exam pattern and difficulty level. The SSC CGL Tier-1 2017 is being held in online mode.
Last year the Exam duration was 75 minutes but this time the Exam duration is 60 minutes.
Expected Cutoff SSC CGL 2017 Tier I
GK Questions asked in Different Slots of SSC CGL 2017
Paper pattern of the Examination:
| Section | Number of Questions | Time |
| English Language | 25 |
60 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | |
| Reasoning | 25 | |
| General Awareness | 25 |
Quantitative Aptitude:
The Section Comprised of 25 Questions. Quant Section has been a bit too calculative which was a reason for a dip in the number of attempts by the aspirants. Section was Moderate with average attempts were 15-17 questions and good attempt were 18-20 Questions
| Topic | Number of Questions |
| SI, CI and Profit/Loss | 6 |
| Mensuration | 1 |
| Algebra | 2 |
| Time and Work | 2 |
| Trigonometry | 2 |
| Geometry | 2 |
| Speed and Distance | 1 |
| Average and Percentage | 1 |
| Data Interpretation | 5 |
Reasoning:
Section Was very Easy with average attempts at 16-18 questions and good attempt at 20-22 questions. 2 Questions From Coding Decoding Section were asked.
| Topic | Number of Questions |
| Syllogism | 1 |
| Matrix | 1 |
| Blood Relation | 1 |
| Coding Decoding | 2 |
| Direction Speed Test | 1 |
| Odd one out | 3 |
| Analogy | 4 |
| Series | 5 |
| Miscellaneous | 8 |
English:
English Was difficult compared to last year. Cloze Tests were included in place of Comprehensions. Average Attempt in the Section was 13-15 Questions and Good attempt was 17-19 Questions
| Topic | Number of Questions |
| Cloze Test | 5 |
| Active passive | 1 |
| Direct-indirect | 1 |
| Spelling Check | 2 |
| One word Substitution | 2 |
| Antonym / Synonym | 3 |
| Parajumbled | 2 |
| Idiom/Phrases | 3 |
| Error Correction | 3 |
| Sentence Improvement | 3 |
General Knowledge:
The Section Comprised of 25 Questions. Section was easier compared to last year. Average attempt in the section was 9-11 questions and the good attempt was 14-16.
| Topic | Number of Questions |
| History | 5-6 |
| Geography | 2 |
| Polity and Constitution | 5 |
| Economics | 2 |
| Science | 7 |
| Current Affairs | 4 |
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Overall the Level of SSC CGL 2017 Exam was Moderate
