SSC GD Exam Analysis (January 17, 2023): Check Section-Wise Difficulty Level, Review, Topics asked

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SSC GD Exam Analysis (January 17, 2023): Here we are providing the detailed section-by-section exam analysis of the SSC GD 2022-23 held on January 17, 2023. The analysis consists of the students' reactions, responses, overall difficulty level, questions asked, good attempts, weightage of topics, etc.

SSC GD Exam Analysis January 17

SSC GD Exam Analysis January 17

SSC GD Exam Analysis (January 17, 2023): The Commission successfully conducted the SSC GD 2022-23 exam, held on January 17, 2023 at various centres across the country. In one of the centre, Shiksha.com and its team took feedback and students’ reactions regarding today’s SSC GD 2022-23 exam. Scroll down for an analysis of the SSC GD 2022-23 exam, including the overall difficulty level, good attempts, questions asked, and so on. 

According to the feedback shared by the candidates who appeared for the January 17, 2023, SSC GD Constable exam, the overall difficulty level of the exam was easy to moderate. The SSC GD exam consists of 80 questions, and the time to complete the whole paper is 60 minutes.

Q:   What are SSC GD important topics for General Awareness section?
A:

Have a look at the SSC GD important topics for General Awareness section:

  • Indian Constitution
  • Geography
  • History
  • Culture
  • Economics
  • General Polity
  • India and its neighbouring countries
  • Scientific Research,
  • Sports, etc.
Q:   What is the difficulty level of SSC GD exam?
A:

The difficulty level of the SSC GD exam is usually of easy to moderate or of moderate level. The SSC GD question paper of the 2024 session was of easy to moderate difficulty level. SSC GD is one of the most sought after exam when it comes to Constable General Duty or Rifleman General Duty jobs in armed forces of India. The questions asked in SSC GD exam are of Class 10 level. A few days before the exam can be stressful for candidates who are perplexed about the difficulty level of question paper. Follow these last minutes tips to ace the SSC GD exam: 

  • Don't read any new chapters or sections before the examination.
  • Stay hydrated and eat healthy food
  • Don't take much stress, try to be confident
  • Download and print SSC GD Constable Admit card well in advance.
Q:   How difficult is the General Awareness section of SSC GD exam?
A:

The General Awareness section of the SSC GD exam is generally moderate in terms of the difficulty level. The section contains questions from current affairs, General Science, General Knoweldge and others. Candidates are advised to thoroughly prepare the General Awareness section and revise the syllabus as per prescribed by the Commission.

Table of contents
  • SSC GD Constable 2022-23 Exam Pattern
  • SSC GD Exam Jan 17, 2023 Difficulty Level (Shift 1)
  • SSC GD Exam Jan 17, 2023 Difficulty Level (Shift 2)
  • SSC GD Constable Exam Analysis 2022-23 Shift 1 (Jan 17): Section-wise
  • SSC GD Constable Exam Analysis 2022-23 Shift 2 (Jan 17): Section-wise

SSC GD Constable 2022-23 Exam Pattern

SSC GD exam pattern has been revised by the commission for the Computer-Based Exam (CBE) and summarized below.

Sections

Number of Questions

Maximum Marks

Part A - General Intelligence and Reasoning

20

40

Part B - General Knowledge and General Awareness

20

40

Part C - Elementary Mathematics

20

40

Part D- English/Hindi

20

40

Total

80

160

There will be a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer.

Also Read: SSC GD Constable Shift Timings 2023: Exam Timing, Reporting Time & Exam Instructions

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SSC GD Exam Jan 17, 2023 Difficulty Level (Shift 1)

According to the feedback shared by the candidates in the SSC GD Constable Exam, the overall difficulty level of Shift 1 was easy to moderate. Take a look at the good attempts, topics asked, difficulty level, etc. in all the sections.

Section

Overall Difficulty Level

Good Attempts

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Easy to Moderate

13-16

Elementary Mathematics

Easy to Moderate

14-16

General Knowledge and General Awareness

Easy to Moderate

15-17

English/ Hindi

Easy to Moderate

14-16

Overall

Easy to Moderate

60-68

Also Read: SSC GD 2023 Exam

SSC GD Exam Jan 17, 2023 Difficulty Level (Shift 2)

As per the feedback and student reactions shared by the candidates with the Shiksha.com team, the overall difficulty level of the SSC GD exam was easy to moderate. Some students found reasoning moderate. Check out the section-wise SSC GD 2022-23 exam analysis for Shift 2.

Q:   What topics to prepare for SSC GD General Intelligence and Reasoning sections?
A:

Candidates should prepare the given SSC GD General Intelligence & Reasoning topics-

  • Analogies
  • Similarities & Differences
  • Spatial visualization and orientation
  • Visual memory
  • Discrimination
  • Observation
  • Relationship concepts
  • Arithmetical reasoning
  • Figural classification
  • Arithmetic number series
  • Non-verbal series
  • Coding and decoding, etc.
Q:   How to pass SSC GD Constable exam?
A:

Candidates can pass the SSC GD Constable by preparing well in advance. Candidates should have a clear understanding of the SSC GD syllabus 2023 and examine the previous year questions for exam preparations. Prepare a proper schedule for the SSC GD Constable exam, fix the revision time and practise throroughly. Candidates should take as many SSC GD Constable Mock Tests as they can.

Q:   Is SSC GD hard to crack?
A:

SSC GD exam is not a tough exam. The difficulty level of SSC GD Constable exam is generally easy to moderate or moderate. However, the competition for the exam is high, which makes it is a bit tough to crack.

Section

Overall Difficulty Level

Good Attempts

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Easy to Moderate

15-18

Elementary Mathematics

Easy to Moderate

16-18

General Knowledge and General Awareness

Easy to Moderate

15-17

English/ Hindi

Easy to Moderate

17-18

Overall

Easy to Moderate

62-75

SSC GD Constable Exam Analysis 2022-23 Shift 1 (Jan 17): Section-wise

Check below the candidates reactions and topics asked in the SSC GD Constable exam Shift 1 held on January 17, 2023. 

General Knowledge and General Awareness

  • Sports Under 19 World Cup
  • Articles of Indian Constitution
  • Question on players of Baseball
  • Koli Lok Nritaya
  • Foreign Secretary
  • Players of Volleyball court, etc.

Elementary Mathematics

  • Profit/Loss (1-2Q)
  • LCM/HCF (1-2Q)
  • Simple Interest/Compound Interest (1-2Q)
  • Mensuration (1-2Q)
  • Ratio and Proportion (1-2Q)
  • Number System (1Q)
  • Percentage (2-3Q)
  • Time and Work (2Q)
  • Simplification (1Q)
  • Time, Speed, and Distance (1Q)
  • Average (1Q)
  • Misc (5-6Q)

General Intelligence and Reasoning

  • Series (2-3Q)
  • Coding and Decoding  (3-4Q)
  • Blood Relation (1Q)
  • Dice (1Q)
  • Syllogism (1Q)
  • Seating Arrangement (2Q) 
  • Dice (1Q) 
  • Mirror Image (1Q)
  • Syllogism (1Q) 
  • Hidden Image (1Q)
  • Paper Folding (1-2Q)
  • Statement-Conclusion (1-2Q)
  • Alphabetical Series (2-3Q)
  • Venn Diagram (1Q)
  • Analogy (1Q), etc.

English/Hindi Language

Check below for a detailed analysis of the questions asked in the English/Hindi section.

  • Comprehension (5Q)
  • Fill in the blanks (1-2Q)
  • Sentence Improvement (1-2Q)
  • Spelling Check (1Q)
  • Idioms and Phrases (2Q)
  • Synonyms (2Q)
  • Antonyms (2Q)
  • Error detection (1-2Q)
  • One Word Substitution (1-2)
  • Cloze Test, (1Q) etc.

Also Read: SSC GD 2023 Syllabus

SSC GD Constable Exam Analysis 2022-23 Shift 2 (Jan 17): Section-wise

Scroll down to know the candidates reactions and questions asked in the SSC GD Constable exam Shift 2 held on January 17, 2023.

General Knowledge and General Awareness

  • SIDBI, SEBI
  • Chemistry
  • Which of the following is not a festival of UP?
  • Sitaradevi belongs to which Lok Nirataya
  • Shung Dynasty
  • Sports Cricket
  • Maharashtra CM
  • Karnataka Chief Minister
  • Current Affairs 2022, etc

Elementary Mathematics

  • Simple Interest and Compound Interest (1-2Q)
  • Discount (1-2Q)
  • Simplification (1Q)
  • Average (1Q)
  • Mensuration (1Q)
  • Number System (1Q)
  • Percentage (1-2Q)
  • Profit/Loss (1-2Q)
  • Ratio and Proportion (1-2Q)
  • Time and Work (2Q)
  • Misc (5-6Q)

General Intelligence and Reasoning

  • Blood Relation (1Q)
  • Seating Arrangement (1-2Q)
  • Statement Conclusion (1-2Q)
  • Dice (1Q)
  • Analogy (1Q)
  • Paper Cutting (1Q)
  • Coding-Decoding (2-3Q)
  • Syllogism (1Q)
  • Venn Diagram (1Q)
  • Alphabetical Series (1-2Q)
  • BODMAS (1Q)
  • Misc (5-6Q)

English/Hindi Language

Check below for a detailed analysis of the questions asked in the English/Hindi section.

  • Comprehension in Hindi was on Sunrays
  • Fill in the blanks
  • Active & Passive
  • Direct and Indirect
  • Idioms and Phrases
  • Synonyms Lotus, Wife
  • Antonyms on Unnati
  • Error detection
  • One Word Substitution
  • Cloze Test, etc.
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