SSC CGL 2023 Tier 1 Question Paper — 14 July, Shift 1
100 questions · 60 minutes · 200 marks. Preview or download the PDF, or attempt the paper online and get a full analysis.
Paper information
- Exam
- SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination
- Exam date
- 14 July 2023
- Shift
- Shift 1
- Questions
- 100
- Total marks
- 200
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Negative marking
- 0.5 per wrong answer
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Language
- English
Paper overview
This is a sample practice paper built on the SSC CGL Tier 1 pattern for the 14 July 2023, Shift 1 slot. It follows the same section-wise structure as the examination — Reasoning, GA, Quant, English — with 100 questions to be attempted in 60 minutes.
The questions are original practice questions written for SSC Rank and are not the official questions asked in the examination. Use the paper to rehearse timing, section order and the marking scheme.
Question distribution
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Language | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
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Sample questions with solutions
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Neha walks 20 km towards the east, then turns and walks 21 km towards the south. How far is Neha from the starting point?
- (A)29 km
- (B)31 km
- (C)30 km
- (D)41 km
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Correct answer: (A) 29 km
The two legs of the walk are at right angles, so the shortest distance from the start is the hypotenuse: √(20² + 21²) = √(400 + 441) = √841 = 29 km.
Shortcut: 20-21-29 is a Pythagorean triple.
Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?
- (A)Thermometer
- (B)Anemometer
- (C)Hygrometer
- (D)Barometer
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: (D) Barometer
A barometer measures atmospheric pressure; a hygrometer measures humidity and an anemometer measures wind speed. Hence, 'Barometer' is the correct answer among the given options.
Find the compound interest on ₹10,000 at 5% per annum for 2 years, compounded annually.
- (A)₹1,025
- (B)₹1,125
- (C)₹975
- (D)₹1,000
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Correct answer: (A) ₹1,025
Amount after 2 years = 10000 × (1 + 5/100)² = 11025. Compound interest = amount − principal = 11025 − 10000 = 1025. Note that the simple interest for the same period would be only 1000.
Shortcut: For 2 years, effective rate = 2r + r²/100 = 10.25% of 10000.
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions are there in the SSC CGL 2023 Tier 1 Shift 1 paper?
The paper has 100 questions: 25 from General Intelligence and Reasoning, 25 from General Awareness, 25 from Quantitative Aptitude and 25 from English Language. The time allowed is 60 minutes.
What is the marking scheme of this paper?
Each correct answer carries 2 marks and 0.5 marks are deducted for each wrong answer. Unattempted questions are not penalised. Online practice on this page uses the same scheme.
Is the SSC CGL 2023 Tier 1 Shift 1 question paper PDF available?
Yes. The question paper PDF is available in English, along with the answer key. You can preview it in your browser before downloading.
Do I get solutions after attempting the paper online?
Yes. After you submit, you see your score, the correct answer and an explanation for every question, the time you spent on each one, and a list of topics to revise.
Is this the official question paper?
No. This is a sample practice paper written by SSC Rank on the same pattern as the examination. It is not the official question paper.
Last updated on 5 Oct 2026.