SSC CGL Tier II Exam Analysis 17 Feb 2018: Quant Paper I
Today is the first day and first paper of SSC CGL Tier-II Exam. The Exam will be conducted by SSC from 17th February to 22nd February 2018. We are providing Exam analysis of SSC CGL Tier II Exam Analysis 17 Feb 2018: Quant Paper I (SLOT 1) , so that all other aspirants can get an overall and clear idea about exam pattern and difficulty level. The SSC CGL Tier-II is being held in online mode.
SSC CGL Tier-II Exam Timing:
17.02.2018 To 21.02.2018:-- Paper-I 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM &
- Paper-II 03:15 PM to 5:15 PM
- Paper-III -10:30 AM to 12:30 PM &
- Paper-IV - 03:15 PM to 5:15 PM
SSC CGL Tier II Exam Analysis 17 Feb 2018: Quant Paper I [10:30 AM to 12:30 PM]
The first slot of SSC CGL Tier 2 exam 2017 is over and the students are now eagerly waiting for SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Analysis of Quantitative Aptitude section. The exam started today, 17th Feb 2018 at 10:30 AM and lasted for 2 hours. In this exam review post, we are going to highlight the level of difficulty as well as the nature of the questions asked in today's SSC CGL Tier II Quant paper. All the candidates who are yet to appear for the exam are requested to read this analysis thoroughly as it will help them understand the kind of questions SSC is framing.
Exam Highlights
SSC CGL Tier II Quant Paper was difficult than expected. The level of questions was difficult such that only those candidates were able to solve who have good command in mathematics. They were not able to solve questions using short tricks.
- In SSC CGL Tier-II Exam, Quantitative Aptitude was of difficult level.
- Most of the questions were very lengthy or very calculated and time demanding.
- Difficult level of Quantitative Aptitude was unexpected unlike previous years which is surely going to affect score gained by the candidates.
- Its direct impact is on the attempt of the number of questions and morale of the candidates which seem to be very down comparatively. Now, one must need to be precociously cautious regarding English Language Section.
There were 100 questions carrying 2 marks each and 0.5 negative marking. The overall level of difficulty was found to be Difficult. The exam was lengthy & time-consuming and the questions demanded calculation.
SSC CGL Tier II Quant Paper Analysis: Topic wise questions
| Topics | No. Of Questions | Level Of Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Number System/HCF/LCM | 3-4 | easy-moderate |
| 2 | Percentage | 2-3 | moderate |
| 2 | Average | 3-4 | easy-moderate |
| 3 | Time & Work | 4-5 | easy |
| 4 | Profit & Loss , Discount | 9-10 | easy-moderate |
| 5 | Ratio | 4-5 | easy-moderate |
| 6 | Time Speed Distance | 4-5 | easy |
| 7 | Interest (CI & SI) | 4-5 | moderate |
| 8 | Geometry | 7-8 | Difficult |
| 9 | Mensuration | 10-12 | typical calculation |
| 10 | Trigonometry , Height & Distance | 6-7 | easy-moderate |
| 10 | Height & Distance | 3 | easy-moderate |
| 11 | DI | 5 | typical calculation |
| 12 | Algebra | 10-11 | moderate-difficult |
| 13 | Mixture & Alligation | 2-3 | easy |
| Total | 100 Questions | Difficult |
Good Attempts?
Since the level of the exam was difficult, 66-72 will be considered as good attempts. You can get a good lead if you are able to score 145+ in this section.
| Section | Level | Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | will be updated | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Difficult | 66-72 |
| Overall | will be updated |
Questions Asked in SSC CGL Tier II Exam 17 Feb 2018: Quant Paper I
- A certain amount is divided into 3 people. X gets 2/7 of what Y gets and Y gets 4/9 of what Z gets.. then by how much amount more Z gets than A
- What is the rate of interest if the Simple interest is 8000 and the compound interest is 8164.. for two years.
- What is the number of months which amounts to Rs___ compounded semi annually at the rate of 20%
- If the ratio of curved surface area and total surface area of a cylinder is 2:1.. then find out the volume of the cylinder
- Find the number divisible by 253 between 1000 and 9999.
- Two trains having speed _ km/h and _ km/h.If second train reaches destination late by 8 minutes than first one. Due to some technical failure on first train it now reaches destination late by 12 minutes.. find out the distance between the two station?
- What is the unit digit of the sum of first 111 whole numbers?
- If a cuboid having sides 30×50×40 is divided into 8 equal parts by cutting 3 times.. then find out the total surface area of all the parts
- A sphere is put inside a hollow cone having base radius r. Then find out the ratio between the radius of sphere and the hollow cone
- If (a+b)/c=7/9 and (b+c)/a=11/5.. the find the value of c
- A certain amount is divided into 3 people. X gets 2/7 of what Y gets and Y gets 4/9 of what Z gets.. then by how much amount more Z gets than A
- What is the rate of interest if the Simple interest is 8000 and the compound interest is 8164.. for two years.
- What is the number of months which amounts to Rs___ compounded semi annually at the rate of 20%
- If the ratio of curved surface area and total surface area of a cylinder is 2:1.. then find out the volume of the cylinder
- Find the number divisible by 253 between 1000 and 9999.
- Two trains having speed _ km/h and _ km/h.If second train reaches destination late by 8 minutes than first one. Due to some technical failure on first train it now reaches destination late by 12 minutes.. find out the distance between the two station?
- What is the unit digit of the sum of first 111 whole numbers?
- If a cuboid having sides 30×50×40 is divided into 8 equal parts by cutting 3 times.. then find out the total surface area of all the parts
- A sphere is put inside a hollow cone having base radius r. Then find out the ratio between the radius of sphere and the hollow cone
- If (a+b)/c=7/9 and (b+c)/a=11/5.. the find the value of c
SSC CGL Tier II Exam Tips for the yet to appear candidates
- All the candidates who are yet to appear for the exam are requested to read this analysis thoroughly as it will help them understand the kind of questions SSC is framing.
- Maintain accuracy in the exam and do not spend much time on a single question.
- Stay Confident & you will crack the exam.
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