{"id":217066,"date":"2026-11-04T19:36:37","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T14:06:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=217066"},"modified":"2026-11-04T19:42:38","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T14:12:38","slug":"ssc-cgl-tier-2-most-tricky-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ssc-cgl-tier-2-most-tricky-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"SSC CGL Tier 2 Most Tricky Questions with Shortcuts &amp; Solutions, PYQ Based Practice Quiz"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/category\/uncategorized\/\">Uncategorized<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\">SSC CGL Tier 2 Most Tricky Questions 2026<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>SSC CGL Tier 2 tricky questions with solutions 2026<\/strong> cover advanced Mathematics, <strong>Reasoning, English, and General Awareness <\/strong>problems designed to test conceptual clarity, calculation speed, accuracy, and time management. These questions often involve <strong>multi-step calculations, confusing answer choices, tricky grammatical rules, and complex logical patterns<\/strong> that require more than basic formula-based preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 1 examination carries<strong> 390 marks,<\/strong> making accuracy and effective time management crucial for a strong overall score. With a<strong> negative marking of 1 mark<\/strong> for every incorrect answer in the objective sections, understanding common question traps and mastering smart-solving techniques can help candidates avoid unnecessary mistakes. 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This section covers important questions with detailed, step-by-step solutions to improve your problem-solving skills. Practice these questions to strengthen your concepts, improve accuracy, and boost your confidence for the upcoming examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/practicemock.com\/?ref=16872\"><strong>Festive Offer \u2013 Get up to 75% Off on All Courses<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SSC CGL Mains Exam Pattern and Trap Analysis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SSC CGL Mains questions focus heavily on multi-concept topics rather than simple formula substitution. In Session I of Paper 1, each section operates under independent time limits, making time allocation critical to avoiding negative marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Paper \/ Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Subject Modules<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Number of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Negative Marking<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sectional Duration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Section I<\/strong><\/td><td>Module I: Mathematical Abilities<br>Module II: Reasoning &amp; General Intelligence<\/td><td>30<br>30<\/td><td>90<br>90<\/td><td>-1 mark<\/td><td>60 minutes (Combined)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Section II<\/strong><\/td><td>Module I: English Language &amp; Comprehension<br>Module II: General Awareness<\/td><td>45<br>25<\/td><td>135<br>75<\/td><td>-1 mark<\/td><td>60 minutes (Combined)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Section III<\/strong><\/td><td>Module I: Computer Knowledge Test<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>60 (Qualifying)<\/td><td>-1 mark<\/td><td>15 minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Practicing subject-wise practice sets on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/\">PracticeMock<\/a> helps candidates build speed and maintain accuracy during real exam conditions. Check the complete <a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ssc-cgl-exam-pattern-2026\/\">SSC CGL Exam Pattern<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ssc-cgl-syllabus\/\">SSC CGL Syllabus<\/a> before beginning regular mock practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ssc-cgl-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fs1.practicemock.com%2Fexams%2F%3Fc%3Ddashboard%26i%3Dssc%26dl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.practicemock.com%252Fpricing%252Fmarketing%252Ffiles%252Fpdf%252Fssc-cgl-pyq-2024-tier---1-%252809-09-2024%2529-shift-1.pdf&amp;ref=16872\"><strong>Sign Up to Download Free SSC CGL Previous Year Paper with Solution<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>20 SSC CGL Tier 2 Tricky Questions 2026 with Detailed Solutions<\/strong> &#8211; Attempt Quiz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Test your preparation with these 20 tricky SSC CGL Tier 2 questions for 2026. 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Find the missing number in the following matrix: (7, 13, 174), (9, 25, 104), (11, 30, ?).\",\no:[\"401\",\"421\",\"431\",\"441\",\"451\"],\na:2,\ne:\"Pattern: Third number = (First number)\u00b3 \u2212 (Second number)\u00b2. Therefore, 11\u00b3 \u2212 30\u00b2 = 1331 \u2212 900 = 431.\"\n},\n\n{\nq:\"Q9. Which two mathematical signs should be interchanged to balance the following equation? 24 \u00f7 6 \u2212 3 \u00d7 2 + 5 = 5\",\no:[\n\"+ and \u2212\",\n\"\u00f7 and \u00d7\",\n\"\u2212 and \u00d7\",\n\"+ and \u00f7\",\n\"\u00d7 and +\"\n],\na:0,\ne:\"Interchange + and \u2212. The equation becomes 24 \u00f7 6 + 3 \u00d7 2 \u2212 5 = 4 + 6 \u2212 5 = 5. The equation is balanced.\"\n},\n\n{\nq:\"Q10. Find the missing number in the series: 16, 33, 100, 401, ?\",\no:[\"1604\",\"1805\",\"2006\",\"2005\",\"2010\"],\na:2,\ne:\"The pattern is multiplication by consecutive integers followed by addition of 1: 16 \u00d7 2 + 1 = 33; 33 \u00d7 3 + 1 = 100; 100 \u00d7 4 + 1 = 401; 401 \u00d7 5 + 1 = 2006.\"\n},\n\n{\nq:\"Q11. In a code language, PEN is written as 17717. How will CAP be written using the same pattern?\",\no:[\"4319\",\"4320\",\"3419\",\"4318\",\"3219\"],\na:0,\ne:\"Each letter's alphabetical position is increased by its position in the word. C = 3 + 1 = 4; A = 1 + 2 = 3; P = 16 + 3 = 19. Code = 4319.\"\n},\n\n{\nq:\"Q12. If A+B means A is the father of B, A\u2212B means A is the sister of B, and AB means A is the brother of B, which expression shows P is the uncle of S?\",\no:[\"PQ\u2212R+S\",\"PQ+R\u2212S\",\"P\u2212Q+R\u2212S\",\"PQ\u2212R\u2212S\",\"P+Q\u2212R\u2212S\"],\na:1,\ne:\"PQ means P is the brother of Q. Q+R means Q is the father of R. R\u2212S means R is the sister of S. Thus, P is the brother of S's parent and is therefore S's uncle.\"\n},\n\n{\nq:\"Q13. Complete the repeating letter series: C _ B N _ _ V _ _ H C _ B _ H.\",\no:[\n\"V H C B N V N\",\n\"H V C B N V N\",\n\"V N C B H V N\",\n\"V H B C N V N\",\n\"N H C B V V N\"\n],\na:0,\ne:\"The repeating block is C V B N H. Filling the missing positions gives V, H, C, B, N, V, N.\"\n},\n\n{\nq:\"Q14. 31 is related to 152, and 47 is related to 168. Using the same relationship, 66 is related to which number?\",\no:[\"176\",\"181\",\"186\",\"187\",\"192\"],\na:3,\ne:\"The relationship is addition of 121. 31 + 121 = 152; 47 + 121 = 168; therefore, 66 + 121 = 187.\"\n},\n\n{\nq:\"Q15. 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If a problem takes longer than two minutes without a clear path, skip it to protect your score from negative marks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Practice Mock Resources for SSC CGL Tier 2 Preparation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Boost your overall score with dedicated practice tools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PracticeMock Homepage:<\/strong> Attempt full-length mock tests, live quizzes, and detailed performance reports matching the latest exam pattern.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SSC CGL Tier 2 Free Sectional Mocks:<\/strong> Solve subject-wise sets designed around recent previous year paper trends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Topic-Wise Drills:<\/strong> Build accuracy in Advanced Maths identities, Coded Reasoning, and English Cloze Tests under real timed conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates can begin with the <strong>SSC CGL free mock test<\/strong>, identify their weak areas and use the appropriate topic, sectional or speed tests before taking another full-length mock, now <a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ssc-cgl-test-series\/?ref=16614\"><strong>Attempt Free SSC CGL Mock Test 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cracking SSC CGL Tier 2 requires strong conceptual clarity, rapid calculation shortcuts, and accurate option elimination under negative marking pressure. 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[<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/practicemockssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to join now!<\/a>]<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQs on SSC CGL Tier 2 Most Tricky Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What makes SSC CGL Tier 2 Most Tricky Questions difficult to solve?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tier 2 questions often combine multiple concepts into a single problem, involve lengthy calculations, or feature subtle distraction options designed to induce errors under tight time constraints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How can I improve my calculation speed for Tier 2 Advanced Maths questions?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Master standard algebraic identities, geometric properties, and estimation shortcuts. Use option verification and digital sum methods to avoid unnecessary manual calculations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the negative marking scheme for SSC CGL Tier 2 Paper 1?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Paper 1 (Sections I, II, and Module I of Section III), every incorrect answer results in a deduction of 1 mark. 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