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SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 16 September 2025 Shift 1 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

All 21 GK / GS questions asked in SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 on 16 September 2025 Shift 1, with correct answers and short solutions, subject-wise: Static GK, Ancient History, Medieval History, Economics, Current Affairs, Geography.

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Subjects: Static GK (8) · Ancient History (1) · Medieval History (1) · Economics (3) · Current Affairs (2) · Geography (3) · Biology (1) · Physics (1) · Polity (1)

Static GK (8)

Monuments and Heritage · Forts and palaces

Q1. What feature was used on Golconda Fort’s gates to protect it during attacks involving war elephants?

  1. (a) Deep moat with water channels
  2. (b) Electrified spikes
  3. (c) Steel spikes on doors
  4. (d) Stone cannon towers
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Steel spikes on doors

Golconda Fort’s gates were fitted with large protruding steel spikes to prevent war elephants from ramming the gates.
Water moats and stone cannon towers protected other parts of the fort but not specifically the gates from elephants; ‘electrified spikes’ is anachronistic.
Festivals, Fairs, Paintings and Crafts · Festivals by state

Q2. Which of the following best captures the core rituals and symbolism of the Fagli (Kus/Kuns) festival in Pattan Valley?

  1. (a) Baraza, symbolizing Shikhara-Appa, is made with marigold and turmeric and placed at village shrines.
  2. (b) Punha involves symbolic ploughing indoors using willow sticks, reflecting farming hopes during snow.
  3. (c) Totu, made of wheat and honey, is offered on rooftops to priests, then fed to goats.
  4. (d) Kwari sweets are made by elder women for temple offerings, as men chant to crow spirits.
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Punha involves symbolic ploughing indoors using willow sticks, reflecting farming hopes during snow.

The Fagli (Kus/Kuns) festival of Pattan Valley in Himachal Pradesh includes the symbolic ploughing ritual called ‘Punha’, performed indoors with willow sticks during heavy snow, indicating the hope of agricultural prosperity for the coming season.
Baraza, Totu and Kwari customs as described are not part of Fagli.
Music and Musical Instruments · Musical instruments and exponents

Q3. Which musical instrument from Sikkim is believed to have been the first created for the deity Tetlara Lahadongna, and is associated with mythological origins?

  1. (a) Niyara Hongsing Ke
  2. (b) Simikla Koom (Binayo)
  3. (c) Yema Dhol
  4. (d) Nagara of Yeba
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Simikla Koom (Binayo)

‘Simikla Koom’ (also called Binayo) is the bamboo jew’s-harp of the Limboo community of Sikkim, traditionally believed to have been first created for the deity Tetlara Lahadongna.
The other names listed are unrelated to this mythological account.
Sports · Olympic Games

Q4. Karnam Malleswari became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in which sporting discipline?

  1. (a) Boxing
  2. (b) Athletics
  3. (c) Weightlifting
  4. (d) Long Jump
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Weightlifting

Karnam Malleswari won a bronze medal at the Sydney Olympics 2000 in Weightlifting (69 kg category) – the first Olympic medal won by an Indian woman.
She did not compete in boxing, athletics or long jump at the Olympics.
Sports · Olympic Games

Q5. Fill in the blanks:
At the 1984 Summer Olympics, P. T. Usha narrowly missed a bronze medal by _______ of a second.

  1. (a) One-hundredth
  2. (b) One-tenth
  3. (c) One-thousandth
  4. (d) One-fiftieth
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) One-hundredth

P. T. Usha finished fourth in the 400 m hurdles final at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, missing the bronze medal by 1/100th of a second (0.01 s).
None of the other fractions matches the historical record.
Books and Authors · Modern Indian books and authors

Q6. Who wrote ‘Indica: A Deep Natural History of the Indian Subcontinent’?

  1. (a) Sanjeev Sanyal
  2. (b) Pranay Lal
  3. (c) Rohan Murty
  4. (d) Tony Joseph
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Pranay Lal

‘Indica: A Deep Natural History of the Indian Subcontinent’ is written by Pranay Lal.
Sanjeev Sanyal, Rohan Murty and Tony Joseph have written other notable books but not this one.
Space, Defence and Technology · Launch vehicles and satellites

Q7. What does the designation HLVM3 stand for in the Gaganyaan mission context?

  1. (a) Heavy LVM3
  2. (b) Hybrid LVM3
  3. (c) Human LVM3
  4. (d) High LVM3
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Human LVM3

HLVM3 stands for ‘Human-rated LVM3’, the version of ISRO’s LVM3 rocket modified and certified to carry astronauts for the Gaganyaan mission.
The other expansions are incorrect.
Dances · Folk dances by state

Q8. Consider the statements about Rauf:
1. It is a women’s group dance of Kashmir usually performed at Eid.
2. Dancers align in two facing rows executing toe-heel footwork called ras.
Which is/are correct?

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

Answer: (c) Both 1 & 2 correct

Rauf is a traditional Kashmiri group dance performed mainly by women during Eid and other spring festivals – statement 1 correct.
Its characteristic footwork performed in two facing rows is indeed called ‘ras’ – statement 2 correct.
Hence both are correct.

Ancient History (1)

Gupta Empire · Gupta administration and economy

Q9. Determine the correctly matched Gupta fiscal term with its meaning.

  1. (a) Hiranya – compulsory labour service
  2. (b) Dhanya – gold tax
  3. (c) Bhoga – king’s share of produce
  4. (d) Vaishthika – forced or corvée labour
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Vaishthika – forced or corvée labour

Hiranya was tax in cash/gold (not labour); Dhanya was grain tax (not gold tax); Bhoga referred to supplies furnished to the king by villagers (a customary present, not exactly ‘king’s share of produce’).
Vaishthika is correctly identified as forced/corvée labour exacted by the king.

Medieval History (1)

Delhi Sultanate · Slave (Mamluk) dynasty

Q10. Match each ruler listed in Column A with their respective period of reign given in Column B:
Column A: Ruler
Column B: Reign period
A. Qutbuddin Aybak
1. 1175–1192
B. Prithviraj Chauhan
2. 1206–1210
C. Alauddin Khalji
3. 1296–1316
D. Muhammad Tughluq
4. 1324–1351

  1. (a) A→1, B→2, C→3, D→4
  2. (b) A→4, B→1, C→3, D→2
  3. (c) A→3, B→1, C→2, D→4
  4. (d) A→2, B→1, C→3, D→4
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) A→2, B→1, C→3, D→4

Qutbuddin Aybak: 1206–1210 (2).
Prithviraj Chauhan: 1175–1192 (1).
Alauddin Khalji: 1296–1316 (3).
Muhammad Tughluq: 1324–1351 (4).
Hence A→2, B→1, C→3, D→4.

Economics (3)

External Sector and International Economic Organisations · Economic groupings (BRICS, G20, ASEAN)

Q11. Fill in the Blank:
During India’s BRICS Chairship in 2021, key initiatives included the Digital Health Summit and the _____ for environmental cooperation.

  1. (a) BRICS Water Security Pact
  2. (b) BRICS Alliance for Green Tourism
  3. (c) BRICS Climate Finance Agreement
  4. (d) BRICS Sustainable Energy Forum
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) BRICS Alliance for Green Tourism

Under India’s 2021 BRICS chairship, the BRICS Alliance for Green Tourism was launched to promote eco-friendly tourism and environmental cooperation among the BRICS nations along with the Digital Health Summit.
Public Finance - Budget and Taxation · Indirect taxes and GST

Q12. Arrange the following in chronological order:
1. GST Council constituted
2. Constitution (101st Amendment) Act enacted
3. GST launched
Choose the correct chronological sequence:

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

Answer: (b) 2-1-3

Constitution (101st Amendment) Act enacted – 8 September 2016 (2).
GST Council constituted – 12 September 2016 (1).
GST launched – 1 July 2017 (3).
Correct order: 2-1-3.
Industry and Infrastructure · Industrial Policy Resolutions (1948, 1956, 1991)

Q13. Read the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) carefully and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): The IPR 1956 created an industrial classification into Schedules A, B, and C.
Reason (R): This was to identify sectors for exclusive state control, joint sectors, and private sector operation.

  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: (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

A is true – the Industrial Policy Resolution 1956 divided industries into Schedules A (exclusive State), B (mixed) and C (private).
R is true – the classification’s purpose was to demarcate state, joint and private operation areas.
R correctly explains A.

Current Affairs (2)

Sports - Current · Tournaments and winners

Q14. Which of the following about the men’s hockey event at the 38th National Games 2025 is/are correct?
1.) Karnataka beat Uttar Pradesh 3–2 in the final.
2.) Karnataka vs Maharashtra semifinal ended 2–2, decided by shootout.
3.) Punjab won bronze by defeating Maharashtra 1–0.

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

Answer: (a) Both 1 and 2 are correct

Karnataka beat UP 3–2 in the final – correct.
Karnataka’s semifinal vs Maharashtra ended 2–2 and was decided by shootout – correct.
The bronze was not won by Punjab over Maharashtra in this manner – statement 3 incorrect.
Hence only 1 and 2 are correct.
National Affairs and Government Initiatives · National events and launches

Q15. What initiative did Dr. Jitendra Singh launch in May 2025 as MoS PMO and MoS Personnel?

  1. (a) National Grievance Redress Portal
  2. (b) e-Civil List 2025 e-book
  3. (c) Central Police Commemoration Day
  4. (d) Digital Land Records Survey
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) e-Civil List 2025 e-book

Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the e-Civil List 2025 e-book of IAS officers in May 2025 in his capacity as MoS PMO and MoS Personnel.
The other options refer to unrelated programmes.

Geography (3)

India - Population and Census · Census 2011 - population and growth

Q16. Uttar Pradesh accounted for approximately what percent of India’s total population in 2011?

  1. (a) 10%
  2. (b) 12%
  3. (c) 16%
  4. (d) 18%
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 16%

Uttar Pradesh had a population of about 199 million in 2011 out of India’s ~1.21 billion.
This works out to approximately 16.5%, hence about 16% of the country’s total population.
India - Minerals, Energy and Industries · Metallic minerals and mines

Q17. Which of the following minerals is found in large quantities in India and holds high economic importance?

  1. (a) Copper
  2. (b) Petroleum
  3. (c) Iron ore
  4. (d) Tin
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Iron ore

India has very large reserves of iron ore (particularly hematite and magnetite) in Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka and Goa, making it one of the world’s top producers.
Copper, petroleum and tin are imported in large quantities; their domestic reserves are comparatively limited.
Atmosphere and Climate · Climate classification and climatic regions

Q18. Regarding Earth’s major climatic zones:
1. Tropical zones experience minimal seasonal temperature variation.
2. Temperate zones are characterized by four distinct seasons.
Which of the above is/are correct?

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

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Statement 1 is correct – tropical zones near the equator have nearly uniform high temperatures throughout the year.
Statement 2 is correct – temperate zones (mid-latitudes) experience four well-defined seasons (spring, summer, autumn, winter).
Hence both are correct.

Biology (1)

Plant Physiology and Morphology · Mineral nutrition in plants

Q19. Which of the following pairs of type of nutrient – nutrient is correctly matched?

  1. (a) Micronutrient – Calcium
  2. (b) Macronutrient – Zinc
  3. (c) Micronutrient – Boron
  4. (d) Macronutrient – Iron
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Micronutrient – Boron

Macronutrients (needed in large amounts): N, P, K, Ca, Mg, S.
Micronutrients (needed in trace): Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu, B, Mo, Cl.
Calcium and Iron are wrongly placed; Zinc is a micronutrient, not macro.
Boron is correctly classified as a micronutrient.

Physics (1)

Magnetism and Magnetic Effects of Current · Solenoid and electromagnet

Q20. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched regarding electromagnetic devices?

  1. (a) Electric Generator : Converts electrical energy to mechanical energy.
  2. (b) Transformer : Operates on DC current to change voltage.
  3. (c) Electromagnet : A permanent magnet.
  4. (d) Electric Bell : Uses the magnetic effect of electric current.
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Electric Bell : Uses the magnetic effect of electric current.

Generator converts mechanical energy to electrical energy, not the reverse.
Transformer operates on AC, not DC.
Electromagnet is a temporary magnet activated by current, not a permanent one.
Electric bell uses the magnetic effect of electric current – correctly matched.

Polity (1)

DPSP and Fundamental Duties · Important DPSP articles (39A, 40, 44, 45, 48A, 50, 51)

Q21. Article 50 is part of which section of the Constitution?

  1. (a) Fundamental Duties
  2. (b) Directive Principles of State Policy
  3. (c) Fundamental Rights
  4. (d) Preamble
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Directive Principles of State Policy

Article 50 directs the State to take stepsto separate the judiciary from the executivein the public services of the State.
It is included in Part IV of the Constitution – the Directive Principles of State Policy.
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