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SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 14 September 2025 Shift 2 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

All 22 GK / GS questions asked in SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 on 14 September 2025 Shift 2, with correct answers and short solutions, subject-wise: Static GK, Medieval History, Current Affairs, Economics, Geography, Polity.

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Subjects: Static GK (7) · Medieval History (1) · Current Affairs (4) · Economics (1) · Geography (6) · Polity (3)

Static GK (7)

Festivals, Fairs, Paintings and Crafts · Tribal festivals

Q1. Which of the following best describes the cultural significance of "Mim" in the "Mim Kut festival"?

  1. (a) A rare millet stored for famine
  2. (b) The sacred herb for tribal healing
  3. (c) The last harvest representing survival and love
  4. (d) A mythological offering for spirits only
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) The last harvest representing survival and love

Mim Kut is a post-harvest festival celebrated by the Mizo and Kuki tribes. 'Mim' refers to maize/millet — specifically the last harvest of the season — which symbolizes survival, remembrance of the departed, and love.
Option 1 — incorrect: Mim is not specifically a famine-stored grain.
Option 2 — incorrect: it is a harvest, not a healing herb.
Option 4 — incorrect: while spirits are remembered, the festival is centred on the harvest itself.
Festivals, Fairs, Paintings and Crafts · Festivals by state

Q2. The Kharchi Puja of Tripura is associated with worship of how many deities?

  1. (a) 12
  2. (b) 14
  3. (c) 15
  4. (d) 16
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 14

Kharchi Puja is a traditional Hindu festival of Tripura celebrated in July at Agartala. It honours the 14 deities (Chaturdasha Devata) — the family deities of the erstwhile royal family.
Options 12, 15, 16 are incorrect numbers.
Sports · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q3. Which of the following is a correct statement regarding violations in basketball?

  1. (a) A player may stay in the restricted area for 5 seconds.
  2. (b) A team must shoot the ball within 8 seconds of play.
  3. (c) A dribble ends when both hands touch the ball once.
  4. (d) A player remains in play while standing on sideline.
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) A dribble ends when both hands touch the ball once.

By rule, a dribble ends the moment both hands touch the ball simultaneously (or the ball comes to rest in one hand). Continuing to dribble after this is a 'double dribble' violation.
Option 1 — wrong: the restricted-area limit is 3 seconds, not 5.
Option 2 — wrong: the shot clock is 24 seconds; 8 seconds is the time to cross the half-court line.
Option 4 — wrong: a player standing on the sideline is out of bounds.
Books and Authors · Modern Indian books and authors

Q4. Which of the following statements best captures the essence of the book Because Words Matter?

  1. (a) Language's role in social justice
  2. (b) Ancient Sanskrit grammar
  3. (c) Novel on colonial India
  4. (d) Linguist's critique of post-colonial English
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Language's role in social justice

'Because Words Matter' explores how language shapes thought, identity, and ultimately social justice, examining how the words we choose can perpetuate or challenge inequality.
It is neither a Sanskrit-grammar work, a colonial-era novel, nor a critique limited to post-colonial English.
Space, Defence and Technology · Indian space missions

Q5. Aditya-L1 spacecraft primarily studies which part of the Sun?

  1. (a) Regolith
  2. (b) Corona
  3. (c) Craters
  4. (d) Magnetosphere
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Corona

Aditya-L1 is India's first solar mission, positioned at the L1 Lagrange point. Its primary objective is to study the Sun's corona (the outermost atmospheric layer), along with the photosphere, chromosphere, and solar wind.
Regolith and craters refer to lunar/planetary surfaces. Magnetosphere is a planetary feature, not a layer of the Sun.
Dances · Folk dances by state

Q6. Fill in the Blank:
Panthi dance is linked to the followers of _____ in Chhattisgarh.

  1. (a) Guru Ghasidas
  2. (b) Kabir
  3. (c) Kabuli
  4. (d) Nanak
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Guru Ghasidas

Panthi is a traditional folk dance of Chhattisgarh performed by the Satnami community, the followers of Guru Ghasidas. It is performed mainly on Maghi Purnima, the birth anniversary of Guru Ghasidas.
Kabir, Nanak, and Kabuli are not associated with this specific dance form in Chhattisgarh.
Dances · Folk dances by state

Q7. Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Kalbelia performers rarely document their art due to its oral nomadic heritage.
2. Costumes avoid stitched elements in honor of serpent rituals.
3. The community's art was included in UNESCO ICH list without any written application process.

  1. (a) Only 1
  2. (b) Only 2 & 3
  3. (c) All 1, 2 & 3
  4. (d) Only 1 & 3
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Only 1

Statement 1 — Correct. The Kalbelia community of Rajasthan is nomadic and their art (song and dance) has been transmitted orally, so very little is documented in writing.
Statement 2 — Wrong. Kalbelia costumes do use stitched elements; they are known for the rich black ghagras adorned with embroidery.
Statement 3 — Wrong. The Kalbelia dance was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010 through a formal written nomination process.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.

Medieval History (1)

Mughal Empire · Mughal architecture

Q8. Consider the following statements about Mughal architecture:
1. Mughal architecture is known for blending Persian, Islamic, Turkish, and Indian styles to create a unique Indo-Islamic aesthetic.
2. Red sandstone and white marble were the two most commonly used materials in Mughal construction.

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

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2 are correct

Statement 1 — correct: Mughal architecture is a recognized blend of Persian, Islamic, Turkish, and Indian styles, producing the Indo-Islamic style seen in Taj Mahal, Red Fort, etc.
Statement 2 — correct: red sandstone (Fatehpur Sikri, Red Fort) and white marble (Taj Mahal) are the two signature materials.
Hence both statements are correct.

Current Affairs (4)

Sports - Current · Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games - current

Q9. Which sports player won the bronze medal in the Mixed Team Compound Open Archery event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics?

  1. (a) Harvinder Singh and Jyoti Baliyan
  2. (b) Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar
  3. (c) Sheetal Devi and Harvinder Singh
  4. (d) Rakesh Kumar and Vivek Chikara
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar

At the Paris 2024 Paralympics, the Indian pair Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar won the bronze medal in the Mixed Team Compound Open Archery event, defeating Italy.
Harvinder Singh won gold in Men's Individual Recurve (a different event).
Other pairings listed did not represent India in this final.
Sports - Current · Tournaments and winners

Q10. What correctly describes Neeraj Chopra's performance at the Paris Diamond League 2025?

  1. (a) He secured victory with his third throw measuring 88.16m at Stade de France.
  2. (b) His only valid attempt, 88.16m, came in the final round.
  3. (c) He won with his opening throw of 88.16m at Stade Sébastien Charléty.
  4. (d) He placed second with a best throw of 88.16m.
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) He won with his opening throw of 88.16m at Stade Sébastien Charléty.

At the Paris Diamond League 2025, held at Stade Sébastien Charléty, Neeraj Chopra won the javelin event with his opening throw of 88.16m.
The venue was not Stade de France, and the 88.16m came in the first round (not the third or the final round). He finished first, not second.
Appointments and Resignations · National appointments

Q11. Following a significant change in leadership at India's premier space agency, which distinguished scientist was appointed as the new Chairman of ISRO and Secretary of the Department of Space in January 2025, succeeding S. Somanath?

  1. (a) K Radhakrishnan
  2. (b) K. Sivan
  3. (c) V. Narayanan
  4. (d) S. Sashidhar Sinha
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) V. Narayanan

V. Narayanan took over as Chairman of ISRO and Secretary, Department of Space in January 2025, succeeding S. Somanath.
K. Radhakrishnan and K. Sivan are former chairmen who served earlier. S. Sashidhar Sinha is not the chairman.
Reports, Indices and Rankings · Global indices and India's rank

Q12. According to the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) findings, how does corruption most directly undermine global climate action?

  1. (a) By weakening financial markets in developing countries
  2. (b) By discouraging public participation in environmental protests
  3. (c) By diverting climate funds and allowing undue influence over environmental policies
  4. (d) By increasing competition among fossil fuel companies
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) By diverting climate funds and allowing undue influence over environmental policies

The 2024 CPI by Transparency International highlighted that corruption hampers global climate action mainly by allowing the diversion of climate finance and enabling undue influence over environmental policy-making.
Weakening financial markets, discouraging protests, and increased fossil-fuel competition are not the direct mechanisms cited in the 2024 CPI findings.

Economics (1)

External Sector and International Economic Organisations · ADB, AIIB, NDB and other banks

Q13. Where was the Americas Regional Office of the New Development Bank (NDB) announced to be established during the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in 2018?

  1. (a) Mexico City
  2. (b) Buenos Aires
  3. (c) São Paulo
  4. (d) Lima
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) São Paulo

The NDB's Americas Regional Office was announced to be set up in São Paulo, Brazil, during the 2018 BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting. This complements its headquarters in Shanghai.
Mexico City, Buenos Aires, and Lima were not selected for this office.

Geography (6)

Lithosphere - Earth's Interior and Landforms · Weathering and erosion

Q14. Which of the following statements about rockslide is correct?

  1. (a) It affects only the outermost layer of the rock face
  2. (b) It is slower than rock fall
  3. (c) It involves backward rotation of debris
  4. (d) It affects material to considerable depth
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) It affects material to considerable depth

A rockslide is a mass movement in which a large block of rock detaches and slides down a slope along a plane of weakness. It typically affects material at considerable depth, not just the surface.
Option 1 — wrong: it goes deeper than the outer face.
Option 2 — wrong: rockslides are generally faster than weathering processes, comparable to rock fall.
Option 3 — wrong: backward rotation describes a 'slump', not a rockslide.
India - Drainage System · Dams and river valley projects

Q15. Which of the following statements about dams is/are correct?
1. A dam always refers to a concrete or structural wall built to block water.
2. Spillways in dams help in regulating water flow, either intermittently or continuously.
3. Dams can be classified based on structure, purpose, and height.

  1. (a) Both 1 and 2
  2. (b) Both 2 and 3
  3. (c) Both 1 and 3
  4. (d) 1, 2 and 3 all are correct
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Both 2 and 3

Statement 1 — wrong: a dam is not always concrete; it can be earthen, rock-fill, masonry, or composite. The 'always concrete' generalization is incorrect.
Statement 2 — correct: spillways are the structures that release surplus water in a regulated manner.
Statement 3 — correct: dams are commonly classified by structure (gravity, arch, buttress, embankment), purpose (storage, diversion, detention), and height (low, medium, high, major).
Hence only 2 and 3 are correct.
India - Minerals, Energy and Industries · Metallic minerals and mines

Q16. Which group consists of non-ferrous metallic minerals that are scarce in India?

  1. (a) Iron, Coal, Bauxite
  2. (b) Copper, Zinc, Lead
  3. (c) Manganese, Bauxite, Limestone
  4. (d) Mica, Dolomite, Felspar
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Copper, Zinc, Lead

Non-ferrous metallic minerals do not contain iron. Copper, zinc, and lead are all non-ferrous and India has limited reserves of these, making them scarce.
Option 1 — Iron is ferrous; Coal is not a metallic mineral.
Option 3 — Manganese is ferrous; Limestone is non-metallic.
Option 4 — Mica, Dolomite, Felspar are all non-metallic minerals.
Environment and Protected Areas · Environmental organisations and laws

Q17. Objective of India's new Eco-Tourism Policy in protected areas?

  1. (a) Ban human activity
  2. (b) Maximize profit w/o community
  3. (c) Balance conservation and livelihoods
  4. (d) Turn areas into resorts
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Balance conservation and livelihoods

India's Eco-Tourism Policy aims at sustainable tourism that balances biodiversity conservation with the livelihood needs of local communities in and around protected areas.
A complete ban on human activity, profit-maximization without community benefit, and converting protected areas into resorts are explicitly contrary to the policy's objectives.
India - Minerals, Energy and Industries · Textile and other industries

Q18. Which of the following statements about the sugar industry is/are correct?
1. Sugarcane's sucrose content decreases during transportation.
2. Sugar industry is seasonal in nature.
3. The industry is unsuitable for cooperative management.
4. Major sugar-producing states include Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.

  1. (a) Only 1 and 3
  2. (b) Only 1, 2 and 4
  3. (c) Only 2, 3 and 4
  4. (d) Only 1 and 4
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Only 1, 2 and 4

1 — Correct. Sucrose content of sugarcane falls during transit, which is why mills are located close to cane fields.
2 — Correct. The sugar industry is seasonal, depending on the cane crushing season (typically October to May).
3 — Wrong. The sugar industry has, in fact, been very successfully managed under the cooperative model (especially in Maharashtra).
4 — Correct. Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh lead, with Tamil Nadu being a major southern producer.
Hence statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct.
India - Climate, Soils and Natural Vegetation · Forest cover and mangroves

Q19. Which of the following statements correctly describe the MISHTI initiative launched in India?
1. The MISHTI programme is designed to increase mangrove forest cover and enhance livelihood opportunities in coastal areas.
2. It is a project initiated under the Ministry of Rural Development.
3. The program is financed with a mix of fundings coming from the CAMPA (Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority) Fund and the MGNREGS (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme).

  1. (a) 1 and 2
  2. (b) 1 and 3
  3. (c) 2 and 3
  4. (d) 1, 2, and 3 all
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 1 and 3

MISHTI = Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes (announced in Budget 2023-24).
Statement 1 — Correct: it aims at expanding mangrove cover and supporting coastal livelihoods.
Statement 2 — Wrong: it is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), not Rural Development.
Statement 3 — Correct: it is financed through a convergence of CAMPA Fund and MGNREGS along with other sources.
Hence statements 1 and 3 are correct.

Polity (3)

Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies · Inter-State Council and Zonal Councils

Q20. Fill in the blanks:
Zonal Councils were created by the _____ Act, 1956.

  1. (a) States Reorganisation
  2. (b) Finance Commission
  3. (c) Panchayati Raj
  4. (d) Representation of People
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) States Reorganisation

The five Zonal Councils (Northern, Central, Eastern, Western, Southern) were created under Part III of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, to promote inter-state cooperation after the linguistic reorganisation of states.
The Finance Commission, Panchayati Raj, and Representation of People Acts deal with different subjects (finance, local self-government, and elections respectively).
Emergency and Centre-State Relations · Administrative relations

Q21. Which of the following statements regarding the distribution of legislative powers between the Union and State legislatures is correct?

  1. (a) The State legislature can legislate on matters enumerated in the Union List
  2. (b) The Union legislature can legislate on matters in the Concurrent List only with State approval
  3. (c) The Union Government can issue directions to the States under Article 256
  4. (d) The Union and States have equal powers on matters in the Union List
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) The Union Government can issue directions to the States under Article 256

Article 256 empowers the Union Government to issue directions to States to ensure compliance with laws made by Parliament.
Option 1 — wrong: only Parliament can legislate on the Union List (Article 246).
Option 2 — wrong: Parliament can legislate on Concurrent List subjects without State approval; in case of conflict, Union law prevails.
Option 4 — wrong: Union List subjects are exclusively in the Union's domain.
Parliament · Money bills and financial bills

Q22. Consider the following statements:
1. Every Money Bill is a Financial Bill.
2. Every Financial Bill is a Money Bill.
Which of the above statements 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: (a) Only 1

A Money Bill (Article 110) deals exclusively with matters listed in Article 110(1) — taxation, borrowing, Consolidated Fund, etc.
A Financial Bill is a broader category — any bill that has financial implications.
Statement 1 — Correct: every Money Bill is also a Financial Bill.
Statement 2 — Wrong: every Financial Bill is NOT a Money Bill; only those certified by the Speaker as containing only Article 110 matters qualify.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
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