The SSC CGL Tier II exam is taking place from 30th November 2016 to 2nd December 2016. This is the very first time that it is going to conduct online in various different countries across the nation in various shifts. In this article, we have figured out various questions appeared in the examination and analysis about the expected cutoffs and questions segregation out of the specific chapters.
In this exam, there are two papers.
- Paper-I: - Quantitative Ability and the duration was 10:00AM to 12:00 PM.
- Paper-II: - English Exam and the duration was 2:00- 4:00 PM.
Both of the above mentioned papers are compulsory to attempt for appearing in the Tier-III. Here is the SSC CGL Tier –II 2016 exam analysis for both Quantitative & English which will provide you the details based on
- Questions Asked
- Overall Paper analysis
- Topics Covered
- Good Attempts
- Weightage & Marks Distribution
Quantitative Aptitude Questions and Overall analysis
- If tan4 Q + tan2Q = 1, then, cos4 Q + cos2 Q=?
- Assume that A2 tan2 x + B2 sec2 x = C2. Now, what would be the values of sec2 x – tan2 x = ?
- If X+1/x = C+1/C, then x=?
- An airplane that has just taken off, makes a 30-degree angle with the runway at the point of take-off. After 15 minutes, it makes a 60-degree angle to the point of take-off. It the distance of the airplane is 3km now, what is the speed of the plane.
- The difference between CI and SI was given in the question for 3 years, at a 10% rate of interest. You had to find the principle?
- If p=99, then p (p2 + 3p + 3) =?
- If x=1+√2+√3, then 2x4 – 4x3 -5x2 +26x – 28 =?
- The difference between Compound Interest and Simple interest for 3 years at an interest rate 10% per annum is given, find the principal amount?
Important points/ Analysis
The Paper was time consuming and moderately difficult. Following tabulated data will clarify all your doubts and present a clear picture. Take a look at it.
| Topics | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level |
| Number System | 10 | Moderate |
| Simplification | 2 | Easy |
| Percentage | 4-5 | Moderate to Difficult |
| Profit & Loss | 8-9 | Easy |
| SI & CI | 3-4 | Easy |
| Average | 5-6 | Moderate |
| Mixture and Allegation | 2-3 | Easy |
| Ratio & Proportion | 2-4 | Moderate |
| Time/Speed/Distance | 4-6 | Easy to Moderate |
| Time & Work | 4-6 | Moderate to Difficult |
| Geometry | 12-13 | Moderate to Difficult |
| Algebra | 5 | Moderate |
| Mensuration | 10-13 | Easy to Moderate |
| Trigonometry | 8-11 | Moderate to Difficult |
| Date Interpretation | 5 | Easy to Moderate |
It is considered that 80 to 90 will be a very good attempt and this year paper is quite difficult as compared to the previous one.
English Language and Reading Comprehension
I. Idioms and Phrases:
a. The seamy side – Negative side of something.
b. Go to rack and ruin – Become ruined
c. Too many chiefs and not many Indians – Too many bosses, not enough workers
d. Gentleman at large – Has no serious occupation
e. Bite the dust – Get killed
II. Synonyms:
a. Apathy
b. Ineffable
III. Antonyms:
a. Mitigate
b. Theoretical
IV. One word substitutions.
a. Study of culture is called:
b. Practice of spying or using spies is called: Espionage
Important points/ Analysis
| Topics | No. Of Questions | Difficulty Level |
| Para jumble | 20 | Easy |
| Sentence Improvement | 22 | Easy |
| Sentence Completion | 5 | Easy |
| Active Passive Voice | 20 | Easy to Moderate |
| Spelling Correction | 3 | Easy |
| Reading Comprehension | 30 | Moderate |
| Cloze test | 25 | Moderate |
| Narration | 27 | Easy |
| Idioms/Phrases | 10 | Moderate |
| Synonyms/Antonyms | 6 | Moderate |
| One Word Substitution | 12 | Easy to Moderate |
| Error Spotting | 20 | Easy to Moderate |
It is observed that practically 135 to 150 questions will be a good attempt and paper was usual depends upon candidates solving capabilities.
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