SSC CHSL Exam Analysis: July 4th, 2024 (Shift 1)

The SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam continued, with thousands of candidates taking the exam during the Day 4, Shift 1 slot. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the exam, based on feedback from test-takers. We’ll cover the difficulty level, good attempt range, and specific questions asked in each section.

Overall Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Candidates generally found the July 4th exam to be easy to moderate in difficulty. Quantitative Aptitude and General Awareness were considered easy to moderate, while English and Reasoning sections were perceived as easy.

Good Attempt Range: 74-83 Questions

Based on the feedback and analysis of the exam, a good attempt range for this shift is estimated to be between 74 and 83 questions.

Section-wise Good Attempts:

• Quantitative Aptitude: 16-18 questions
• General Intelligence and Reasoning: 21-23 questions
• English Comprehension: 21-23 questions
• General Awareness: 16-18 questions

Detailed Section-wise Analysis:

General Awareness:

This section featured questions on diverse topics, including:

• Official Language of Tripura
• Delhi Sultanate ruler known for the rule of ‘blood and iron’
• Current Governor of Himachal Pradesh
• Registrar General of India
• Gidda dance form
• Demonetization of 2016
• Nuclear Energy Commission
• Musical Instruments
• Asiatic Lion
• Cricket Test Match rules
• Football
• Governor General who banned Sati
• Hemis Festival
• Ranji Trophy
• Konkan Railways

Reasoning:

This section was considered easy, with questions primarily from:

• Syllogism (2-3 questions)
• Figure Series (2 questions)
• Blood Relation (coded, 3 questions)
• Letter Series
• Figure Counting (1 question)
• Direction Test
• Calendar (2 questions)

Quantitative Aptitude:

This section included direct questions on topics like:

• Calculating the volume of a box given its side ratios and total surface area
• Finding the value of trigonometric functions
• Calculating the total surface area of a cube formed by melting three smaller cubes
• Finding the average of natural numbers
• Calculating the rate of interest in a purchase scenario
• Determining profit percentage
• Calculating the time taken to complete a work by three individuals
• Finding the area of a quadrilateral formed by tangents to a circle
• Converting percentages to fractions
• Calculating savings based on income and expenses
• Determining the number of circles passing through three given points
• Finding the length of a perpendicular in a right-angled triangle
• Solving age-related problems
• Calculating the total surface area of a cylinder given its curved surface area and diameter

English Comprehension:

While specific questions weren’t detailed, the overall feedback suggests this section was relatively easy.

Conclusion:

The SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam for July 4th, Shift 1 was generally perceived as easy to moderate. Candidates who prepared thoroughly and managed their time effectively likely performed well. This analysis provides valuable insights for future aspirants to understand the exam pattern, difficulty level, and types of questions asked.