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SSC CGL 2014 Tier-1 Exam Topic wise Analysis

Below is the tabular synopsis of SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam Analysis for all sections:

Section Total No. of Questions Maximum Marks Difficulty Level

General Intelligence and Reasoning 50 50 Easy-Moderate

General Awareness 50 50 Easy-Moderate

Quantitative Aptitude 50 50 Moderate-Hard

English Compression 50 50 Easy

TOTAL 200 200

Section & Topic wise Analysis of SSC CGL 2014 Tier-1 Exam:

1. A) Topic wise Analysis of Reasoning Section: Bringing no surprises for the candidates, General

Intelligence & Reasoning section remained in easy to moderate zone, in line with its difficulty level in last

two years. Candidates with clear concepts and proper time management could qualify in this section at

ease.

TOPIC NUMBER OF QUESTIONS

Analogy 6

Series 7

Odd One Out 6

Statement-Conclusion 1

Statement-Inference 1

Visual Reasoning 8

Maths Based Questions 7

Coding-Decoding 3

Directions 2

Analytical Reasoning 2

Word Formation 3

Venn Diagrams 3

Matrix Based 1

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1. B) Topic wise Analysis of English Section: English was easy according to most of the people but people

with Hindi/vernacular medium found it difficult. The pattern was same as asked in previous SSC Exams.

This section came as a relief as the level of questions were easy and the candidates were easily able to

solve them.


Vocabulary/Idioms/Phrases 21

Grammar 17

Reading Comprehension 10

Spellings 2

1. C) Topic wise Analysis of Numerical Ability: Most of the questions in this section were solvable but the

problem lies with calculations. Calculations were time consuming esp. of DI section. Other questions on

number series, algebra, time-Distance was less time consuming. Overall difficulty level was high because

of time consuming calculations.This section had questions which were calculation intensive and time

consuming therefore; required lot of practice from the candidates end.


Number System 2

Arithmetic 15

Algebra 7

Geometry 12-13

Trigonometry 7

Data Interpretation 6-7

1. D) Topic wise Analysis of General Awareness: The questions deal with issues related to the nation, its

policies, its achievements, its socio-political and economic structure and many more. The questions can

also be asked regarding our country’s immediate relationships with the neighbouring countries, the bi-

lateral trades, the foreign policy and international standpoint of the nation of certain issues of national andinternational importance.

There were questions from history, Geography, Economy, Culture, Politics, Sports and Law. Anything that creates

news or is capable of creating ripples can find its place in the question papers. The current happenings and

events on the national platform are important aspects to know about by the candidates. There should be a clear

understanding of the political and economic motifs behind any issue pertaining to national security or threat.

Specific achievements, Awards and honours, Cultural activities, films and entertainment could also find its place

in the question paper of General Awareness. It is a diverse paper where anything that makes news could get

importance. There are questions from scientific researches, physics, chemistry, biology, botany and various other

parts of science that also make questions in the paper.


History 5


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Science & Technology 22

Geography 4

Polity 5

Economics 5

Current Affairs 3

Miscellaneous 6

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