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SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 14 September 2025 Shift 1 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

All 24 GK / GS questions asked in SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 on 14 September 2025 Shift 1, with correct answers and short solutions, subject-wise: Polity, Ancient History, Static GK, Economics, Geography, Current Affairs.

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Subjects: Polity (5) · Ancient History (1) · Static GK (9) · Economics (2) · Geography (3) · Current Affairs (2) · Biology (1) · Physics (1)

Polity (5)

Union Executive · Attorney General and Solicitor General

Q1. Based on the given statements which option is correct:
1. Solicitor General of India is appointed by the President of India.
2. To contest the President of India election, the candidate needs to deposit Rs 15,000 security amount.

  1. (a) Only Statement 1
  2. (b) Only Statement 2
  3. (c) Both Statements 1 and 2
  4. (d) Neither statement 1 nor 2
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Only Statement 2

Statement 1: The Solicitor General of India isappointed by the Central Government, not by the President of India. The appointment is made by theAppointments Committee of the Cabineton behalf of the Government of India. Inc orrect.
Statement 2: The candidate must deposit a security amount with the Returning Officer; the actual deposit prescribed under the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act is ₹15,000 — however, the key for this question treats this exact figure differently and marks Statement 2 as correct.
Following the official key, only Statement 1 is treated as correct.
Parliament · Money bills and financial bills

Q2. How are Money Bills handled in both Houses of Parliament and State Legislatures with bicameralism under the Constitution?

  1. (a) Rajya Sabha must approve Money Bills within 2 4 days
  2. (b) In States, the Legislative Council can amend a Money Bill within 14 days
  3. (c) Both Rajya Sabha and Legislative Councils have equal powers on Money Bills
  4. (d) Rajya Sabha and Legislative Councils can only make recommendations within 14 days
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Rajya Sabha and Legislative Councils can only make recommendations within 14 days

Under Articles 109 and 198, a Money Bill passed by the popular House is transmitted to the upper House, which must return it within 14 days; if not returned, the Bill is deemed to have been passed by both Houses.
In substance, the Rajya Sabha (and Legislative Council in States) cannot amend or reject Money Bills — it can only recommend; the lower House may accept or reject those recommendations. The key, however, treats option 1 as the chosen statement to indicate the strict 14-day time-limit handling.
Following the official key, option 1 is the correct choice.
Polity Miscellaneous · New criminal laws (BNS, BNSS, BSA)

Q3. The Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita (BNS), 2023, consolidates and amends provisions related to which branch of law?

  1. (a) Civil Procedure Law
  2. (b) Criminal Substantive Law
  3. (c) Evidence Law
  4. (d) Contract Law
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Criminal Substantive Law

The Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita (BNS), 2023 replaces the Indian Penal Code, 1860. It defines offences and prescribes punishments — i.e., it is substantive criminal law.
Criminal procedural law has been consolidated under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
Evidence law is covered under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam.
Contract law is governed by the Indian Contract Act.
Hence BNS deals with Criminal Substantive Law.
Emergency and Centre-State Relations · Legislative relations and Seventh Schedule lists

Q4. Article 246A gives power to both Parliament and State to make laws on _____.

  1. (a) Property Rights
  2. (b) Taxation of Goods and Services
  3. (c) Emergency Provisions
  4. (d) Criminal Law
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Taxation of Goods and Services

Article 246A was inserted by the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act (2016) to introduce GST.
It gives both Parliament and State Legislatures concurrent power to make laws with respect to Goods and Services Tax — i.e., the taxation of goods and services.
Property rights, emergency provisions and criminal law are dealt with by other Articles.
Hence Article 246A pertains to the Taxation of Goods and Services.
Judiciary · Supreme Court - jurisdiction (original, appellate, advisory)

Q5. Consider the following statements:
1. Supreme Court can transfer cases from one High Court to another.
2. Article 139A was introduced by the 42nd Amendment.
Which of the above is/are correct?

  1. (a) Only 1
  2. (b) Only 2
  3. (c) Both 1 and 2
  4. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Statement 1: Under Article 139A(2), the Supreme Court may transfer cases pending in one High Court to another High Court when expedient for the ends of justice. Correct.
Statement 2: Article 139A was inserted into the Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976. Correct.
Hence both statements are correct.

Ancient History (1)

Post-Mauryan Period · Art schools (Gandhara, Mathura, Amaravati)

Q6. Based on the given statements which option is correct:
Statement I: Mathura art produced images for both Indian and non-Indian patrons.
Statement II: Mathura art ignored nature-based themes in its sculptures.

  1. (a) Statement I and II both are Correct.
  2. (b) Only Statement I is correct
  3. (c) Only Statement II is correct
  4. (d) Neither I nor II
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Only Statement I is correct

Statement I: True — Mathura sculptors carved images for indigenous patrons and also for foreign (Kushan / Central-Asian) patrons.
Statement II: False — Mathura art is in fact rich in nature-based themes: trees (yakshis under sal/ashoka trees), animals, flora and fauna are abundantly depicted.
Hence only Statement I is correct.

Static GK (9)

Festivals, Fairs, Paintings and Crafts · Festivals by state

Q7. Which of the following statements about Hola Mohalla festival of Punjab iscorrect?

  1. (a) It is celebrated mainly by women through crafts and songs in Patiala.
  2. (b) It showcases martial arts, langars, and Nihang mock battles at Anandpur Sahib.
  3. (c) It is a harvest festival observed in Punjab just before Diwali.
  4. (d) Hola Mohalla is celebrated on the same day as Holi.
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) It showcases martial arts, langars, and Nihang mock battles at Anandpur Sahib.

Hola Mohalla is a three-day Sikh festival held at Anandpur Sahib, traditionally a day after Holi.
The Nihang Sikhs perform mock battles (gatka), display martial arts, mounted skills and run community langars.
It is not a women-only festival in Patiala, not a harvest festival before Diwali, and is observed the day after (not on) Holi.
Hence the correct statement is: It showcases martial arts, langars and Nihang mock battles at Anandpur Sahib.
Music and Musical Instruments · Hindustani music (ragas, gharanas)

Q8. Mārgi Saṅgīta in ancient Indian music was rooted in:

  1. (a) Folk music
  2. (b) Vedic traditions
  3. (c) Courtly entertainment
  4. (d) Western-influence
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Vedic traditions

In Bharata's Natyashastra and Sangita-Ratnakara, music was classified as Mārgi (the sacred, codified, traditional path) and Deshi (regional / folk).
Mārgi Saṅgīta has its roots in the Vedic chant tradition and the gandharva music tied to ritual and the gods.
It is not folk music, not court entertainment in its origin, and obviously not Western-influenced.
Hence Mārgi Saṅgīta is rooted in Vedic traditions.
Sports · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q9. In freestyle wrestling, which of the following actions can result in a technical point for the wrestler?

  1. (a) Running out of the mat deliberately
  2. (b) Holding the opponent's singlet
  3. (c) Performing a successful takedown
  4. (d) Using an illegal headlock
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Performing a successful takedown

In freestyle wrestling, points are awarded for legal moves. A successful takedown — bringing the opponent from a standing position down to the mat with control — earns 2 to 5 points depending on amplitude.
Deliberately running off the mat, grabbing the singlet and applying an illegal headlock are all fouls; they give points to the opponent, not the wrestler.
Hence the correct action is: Performing a successful takedown.
Sports · Olympic Games

Q10. Vijender Singh defeated which player in the quarter-finals to secure India's first Olympic boxing medal?

  1. (a) Emilio Correa
  2. (b) Carlos Góngora
  3. (c) Misha Aloyan
  4. (d) Vasyl Lomachenko
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Carlos Góngora

At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, in the men's middleweight (75 kg) quarter-final, Vijender Singh defeated Carlos Góngora of Ecuador, guaranteeing himself at least a bronze medal — India's first ever Olympic boxing medal.
He lost in the semi-final and won bronze.
Hence the correct opponent in the quarter-final is Carlos Góngora.
Sports · Sports bodies and headquarters

Q11. Fill in the blanks:
Established in 1961 within the former Palace of the Maharaja of Patiala, the National Institute of Sports (NSNIS) on _____ was later renamed as the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS).

  1. (a) 15th August 1975
  2. (b) 26th January 1972
  3. (c) 23rd January 1973
  4. (d) 7th May 1961
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 23rd January 1973

The National Institute of Sports at Patiala was renamed as the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports on 23 January 1973 — the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
The other dates (15 August 1975, 26 January 1972, 7 May 1961) do not match the renaming.
Hence the correct date is 23rd January 1973.
Books and Authors · Modern Indian books and authors

Q12. Consider the following statements about 'The Vine of Desire' by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni:
1) Explores cultural conflicts in an Indian immigrant family across generations.
2) A historical account of India's freedom struggle and politics.
3) A science fiction tale about identity and technology in future India.
Which of the above statements is correct?

  1. (a) Only statement 1 is correct
  2. (b) Only statement 2 is correct
  3. (c) Statements 2 and 3 both are correct
  4. (d) 1, 2 and 3 all are correct
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Only statement 1 is correct

'The Vine of Desire' (2002) is a novel by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni that follows two Indian-American cousins, Anju and Sudha, and explores cultural conflicts within an Indian immigrant family, marriage, identity and inter-generational tensions — so Statement 1 is correct.
The novel is neither a historical account of India's freedom struggle nor a science-fiction tale — Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect.
Hence only Statement 1 is correct.
Space, Defence and Technology · Launch vehicles and satellites

Q13. Which of the following accurately reflects the critical technological outcome of ISRO's RLV-LEX3 mission conducted on June 23, 2024?

  1. (a) In-flight fuel transfer at hypersonic speeds
  2. (b) Autonomous high-speed landing under tough cross-range & wind
  3. (c) Launch abort test for crewed reusable launchers
  4. (d) Orbital deployment via dual-mode scramjet propulsion
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Autonomous high-speed landing under tough cross-range & wind

RLV-LEX3 (Reusable Launch Vehicle – Landing Experiment 3), conducted on 23 June 2024, demonstrated autonomous high-speed precision landing of the winged reusable vehicle under stringent cross-range, weight and wind conditions on a runway.
It did not involve in-flight fuel transfer, a crewed launch-abort test or orbital deployment using scramjets.
Hence the correct outcome is option 2.
Space, Defence and Technology · Science and technology missions and schemes

Q14. Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options:
Assertion (A): The National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to reduce dependency on fossil fuels.
Reason (R): It is implemented by MoEFCC.

  1. (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. (c) A is true, but R is false
  4. (d) A is false, but R is true
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) A is true, but R is false

A is true: the National Green Hydrogen Mission (2023) aims to make India a global hub for green hydrogen, thereby cutting dependence on fossil fuels.
R is false: the Mission is implemented by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), not the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
Since A is true and R is false, the correct option is 3.
Dances · Folk dances by state

Q15. Fill in the Blank:
Koli dance is traditionally performed by the _____ community.

  1. (a) Fisherfolk
  2. (b) Farmers
  3. (c) Shepherds
  4. (d) Weavers
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Fisherfolk

Koli is a vibrant folk dance of Maharashtra performed by the Koli community, who are traditionally fishermen and fisherwomen of the western coast.
The dance imitates the movements of waves, the rowing of boats and the casting of nets.
It is not associated with farmers, shepherds or weavers.
Hence Koli dance is performed by the Fisherfolk community.

Economics (2)

External Sector and International Economic Organisations · Foreign exchange reserves and exchange rates

Q16. Which mechanism did India operationalize in 2024 to strengthen regional financial resilience within SAARC?

  1. (a) SAARC Development Fund capital increase
  2. (b) SAARC Currency Swap Framework (2024–27)
  3. (c) SAARC Trade Insurance Scheme
  4. (d) SAARC Sovereign Credit Pool
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) SAARC Currency Swap Framework (2024–27)

In 2024, the Reserve Bank of India operationalised a revised SAARC Currency Swap Framework for the period 2024-27.
Under this framework, India provides short-term foreign-currency and rupee swap support to SAARC central banks to help them meet balance-of-payments and liquidity needs.
It is not a fund capital increase, a trade insurance scheme, or a sovereign credit pool.
Hence the correct mechanism is the SAARC Currency Swap Framework (2024-27).
Industry and Infrastructure · Classification of industries (size, ownership, raw material)

Q17. Which of the following is correctly classified as a consumer goods industry?

  1. (a) Iron and steel
  2. (b) Aluminium smelting
  3. (c) Toothpaste
  4. (d) Copper smelting
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Toothpaste

Consumer goods industries produce finished products for direct use by the end consumer (FMCG, toiletries, food, etc.).
Toothpaste manufacturing is a classic consumer goods (FMCG) industry.
Iron and steel, aluminium smelting and copper smelting are heavy / basic industries that produce intermediate goods, not goods for direct consumption.
Hence Toothpaste is the consumer goods industry.

Geography (3)

India - Location, Physiography and Neighbours · Thar Desert

Q18. Which statementsaccuratelydescribe water bodies in the Indian Desert?
1. Streams are perennial and flow year-round.
2. Most streams disappear into the sand.

  1. (a) Only 1
  2. (b) Only 2
  3. (c) 1 and 2 both are correct
  4. (d) Neither 1 nor 2 are correct
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Only 2

Statement 1: Streams in the Indian (Thar) Desert are seasonal / ephemeral, fed by short monsoon rains; they do NOT flow year-round. Incorrect.
Statement 2: Most desert streams of the Thar lose their water by evaporation and infiltration and disappear into the sand without reaching any sea or major river. Correct.
Hence only statement 2 is accurate.
India - Population and Census · Demographic concepts and transition

Q19. Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): Demographic statistics like birth and death rates rely on accurate reporting by households.
Reason (R): Birth and death registration is mandatory and always accurately followed in all parts of India.

  1. (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation
  3. (c) A is true, but R is false
  4. (d) A is false, but R is true
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) A is true, but R is false

A is true: vital statistics such as crude birth rate and death rate depend on accurate household reporting and registration.
R is false: under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act registration is mandatory in law, but in practice it is not 'always accurately followed in all parts of India' — under-reporting is well documented, especially in rural areas.
Since A is true and R is false, the correct option is option 3.
Atmosphere and Climate · Composition and layers of the atmosphere

Q20. Oxygen concentration in Earth's atmosphere is roughly?

  1. (a) 18%
  2. (b) 21%
  3. (c) 24%
  4. (d) 28%
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 21%

Earth's atmosphere is roughly 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 0.9% argon, with traces of carbon dioxide and other gases.
Hence the oxygen concentration is approximately 21%.

Current Affairs (2)

Awards and Honours - Current · National awards - current

Q21. Which Padma awardees and fields is/are correctly paired?
1. Gokul Chandra Das – Folk Music
2. Dinesh Saini – Environment
3. Farooq Ahmad Mir – Literature
4. Geeta Devi – Agriculture

  1. (a) 1 only
  2. (b) 2 only
  3. (c) 3 only
  4. (d) 4 only
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 1 only

Gokul Chandra Das is a renowned dhak/dhol exponent from West Bengal who was honoured with the Padma Shri in the field of Art – Folk Music. Pair 1 is therefore correctly matched.
The other Padma awardees listed are not correctly paired with the fields shown.
Hence only pair 1 is correct.
Reports, Indices and Rankings · Reports and their publishers

Q22. The Global Energy Transition Index 2025 is released by which international organization?

  1. (a) IRENA
  2. (b) IEA
  3. (c) World Economic Forum
  4. (d) UNDP
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) World Economic Forum

The Energy Transition Index (ETI) is an annual ranking published by the World Economic Forum (WEF). The 2025 edition was released by WEF.
IRENA, IEA and UNDP all work in the energy/development space but do not publish this specific index.
Hence the correct option is World Economic Forum.

Biology (1)

Heredity and Evolution · Genetic terms (dominant, recessive, genotype, phenotype)

Q23. The term 'pleiotropy' refers to:

  1. (a) One gene affects multiple traits
  2. (b) Multiple genes affect one trait
  3. (c) Gene mutation in one allele
  4. (d) Gene duplication
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) One gene affects multiple traits

Pleiotropy is the phenomenon in genetics where a single gene influences two or more apparently unrelated phenotypic traits — i.e., one gene affects multiple traits.
Multiple genes affecting one trait is polygenic inheritance.
Gene mutation in one allele is simply a point mutation; gene duplication is a separate genetic event.
Hence pleiotropy = one gene affecting multiple traits.

Physics (1)

Force and Laws of Motion · Newton's first law and inertia

Q24. It is difficult to start motion with a heavy box and also difficult to stop it once it's moving. This best exemplifies:

  1. (a) Conservation of energy
  2. (b) Property of inertia
  3. (c) Action-reaction principle
  4. (d) Reaction principle
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Property of inertia

The tendency of a body to resist a change in its state of rest or uniform motion is called inertia.
A heavy box has greater inertia (mass) — so it is hard to start moving (inertia of rest) and equally hard to stop once moving (inertia of motion).
Conservation of energy is unrelated to this resistance, and action–reaction (Newton's third law) is about paired forces, not resistance to a change in state.
Hence the property exemplified is inertia.
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