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SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 17 September 2025 Shift 1 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

All 25 GK / GS questions asked in SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 on 17 September 2025 Shift 1, with correct answers and short solutions, subject-wise: Static GK, Medieval History, Ancient History, Modern History, Current Affairs, Polity.

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Subjects: Static GK (8) · Medieval History (2) · Ancient History (1) · Modern History (1) · Current Affairs (3) · Polity (3) · Biology (1) · Economics (5) · Geography (1)

Static GK (8)

Festivals, Fairs, Paintings and Crafts · Tribal festivals

Q1. . The festival of Bhagoria begins seven days before which Hindu festival?

  1. (a) Diwali
  2. (b) Holika Dahan
  3. (c) Navratri
  4. (d) Makar Sankranti
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Holika Dahan

Bhagoria is a tribal festival celebrated by the Bhils and Bhilalas of Madhya Pradesh.
It begins seven days before Holi (Holika Dahan) and marks the harvest season.
Diwali, Navratri and Makar Sankranti are unrelated to Bhagoria.
Music and Musical Instruments · Hindustani music (ragas, gharanas)

Q2. . In Rāga Vivodha, Pt. Somnath defined a rāga through Devamāyā svarūpa (ethos). Which of the following, denoting its tonal structure?

  1. (a) Tālanga
  2. (b) Rūpa
  3. (c) Swarlakshana
  4. (d) Jāti
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Swarlakshana

In Pt. Somnath's Rāga Vivodha, Swarlakshana denotes the tonal/melodic structure of a rāga.
Tālanga relates to rhythm, Rūpa refers to form and Jāti is an older classificatory category.
Hence Swarlakshana is the correct term.
Sports · Athletics - events, rules and specifications

Q3. . Which of the following terms is specifically associated with the javelin throw?

  1. (a) Glide
  2. (b) Sector
  3. (c) Vault
  4. (d) Spin
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Sector

In javelin throw, the javelin must land within a marked 'Sector' on the field for the throw to be valid.
'Glide' and 'Spin' are shot put techniques; 'Vault' is associated with pole vault and gymnastics.
Hence 'Sector' is specific to javelin throw.
Organisations and Headquarters · India's foreign relations and connectivity projects

Q4. . Which of the following best reflects India's operational and diplomatic approach to boundary demarcation with Myanmar amidst recent local protests over fencing?

  1. (a) India invoked a 1987 treaty and BIMSTEC arbitration to settle boundary pillar disputes.
  2. (b) India and Myanmar conduct joint surveys and proposed a Joint Boundary Working Group.
  3. (c) India halted border fencing to avoid ASEAN trade disruptions.
  4. (d) India dismissed protests and assigned border oversight to AFSPA tribunals.
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) India and Myanmar conduct joint surveys and proposed a Joint Boundary Working Group.

India and Myanmar have continued joint surveys along the boundary and proposed a Joint Boundary Working Group to address demarcation issues.
There is no 1987 treaty / BIMSTEC arbitration involved; fencing has not been halted for ASEAN; and AFSPA tribunals do not handle border oversight.
Hence the second option is correct.
Books and Authors · Modern Indian books and authors

Q5. . Who is the author of the book 'School to Startup: Navigating the Path of Entrepreneurship'?

  1. (a) Rohit Sinha
  2. (b) Romila Thapar
  3. (c) Bipin Chandra
  4. (d) Shashi Tharoor
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Rohit Sinha

'School to Startup: Navigating the Path of Entrepreneurship' is authored by Rohit Sinha.
Romila Thapar and Bipin Chandra are historians; Shashi Tharoor writes on politics and history.
Hence the author is Rohit Sinha.
Dances · Classical dances and their states

Q6. . Vilasini Natyam, once performed in temples and courts, is a classical dance form revived in which Indian state?

  1. (a) Tamil Nadu
  2. (b) Karnataka
  3. (c) Andhra Pradesh
  4. (d) Kerala
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Andhra Pradesh

Vilasini Natyam is a classical temple-and-court dance form revived in Andhra Pradesh, largely through the efforts of Swapnasundari.
Tamil Nadu is known for Bharatanatyam, Kerala for Mohiniyattam /Kathakali, and Karnataka for Yakshagana .
Hence the answer is Andhra Pradesh.
Dances · Folk dances by state

Q7. Match the dominant folk dance with the song-theme:
[TABLE]
Folk dance | Song-theme
1.Panthi | A. Devotional hymns to Guru Ghasidas (Hari-Gaitri)
2.Gotipua | B. Krishna-Jagannath leela narratives
3.Kalbelia | C. Sensuous serpent metaphors
4.Tippani | D. Work-song pounding couplets (saathiyo re)
[/TABLE]

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

Answer: (a) 1-A 2-B 3-C 4-D

Panthi (Chhattisgarh) — devotional hymns to Guru Ghasidas.
Gotipua (Odisha) — Krishna-Jagannath leela narratives.
Kalbelia (Rajasthan) — sensuous serpent-like movements and metaphors.
Tippani (Gujarat) — work-song based folk dance with rhythmic pounding couplets.
Hence 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D.
Space, Defence and Technology · International space missions and agencies

Q8. . Consider the following statements about the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST):
1. It observes in the near-infrared and mid-infrared spectrum.
2. It is positioned at the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point L2.
3. It carries a coronagraph for exoplanet detection.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

Answer: (d) All 1, 2 and 3

JWST observes mainly in the near-infrared and mid-infrared bands — Statement 1 is correct.
It is positioned at the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point L2, about 1.5 million km from Earth — Statement 2 is correct.
It carries coronagraphs on NIRCam and MIRI for direct imaging of exoplanets — Statement 3 is correct.
Hence all three statements are correct.

Medieval History (2)

Mughal Empire · Mughal architecture

Q9. . Which of the following Mughal tombs deviates from the typical square 'hasht-bihisht' (eight-part) layout?

  1. (a) Humayun's Tomb
  2. (b) Akbar's Tomb (Sikandra)
  3. (c) Itimad- ud -Daulah
  4. (d) Safdarjung's Tomb
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Akbar's Tomb (Sikandra)

Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra has a unique tiered pyramidal design built on a square base, departing from the standard hasht-bihisht plan.
Humayun's Tomb, Itimad- ud -Daulah and Safdarjung's Tomb all follow the typical eight-part square layout.
Hence Akbar's Tomb is the deviation.
Early Medieval North India · Rajput dynasties

Q10. . Which of the following dynasties minted the "Dehliwal" coins in Delhi?

  1. (a) The Gahadavalas
  2. (b) The Tomaras
  3. (c) The Khaljis
  4. (d) The Lodis
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) The Tomaras

TheTomara dynasty, the early rulers of Delhi, minted the silver 'Dehliwal' coins.
Gahadavalas ruled Kannauj; Khaljis and Lodis came later in the Sultanate period.
Hence the Tomaras minted the Dehliwal coins.

Ancient History (1)

Indus Valley Civilisation · Economy, trade and seals

Q11. .Read the following statements carefully:
Statement 1:The seals of the Harappan culture were made using locally found steatite.
Statement 2: These seals often feature animal motifs and undeciphered script symbols.
Which of the followingis/are correct?

  1. (a) Only S1
  2. (b) Only S2
  3. (c) Both S1 and S2 are correct
  4. (d) Neither S1 nor S2 is correct
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Both S1 and S2 are correct

Harappan seals were mostly made of steatite, a soft locally available stone.
They commonly carry animal figures (like bull, unicorn) and inscriptions in the still-undeciphered Indus script.
Hence both statements are correct.

Modern History (1)

British Administration and Policies · Education policies and commissions

Q12. . Which of the following pairs (Educational Event – Key Outcome/Initiative) is correctly matched?

  1. (a) Charter Act, 1813 – Allocated funds for promotion of education
  2. (b) Macaulay's Minute, 1835 – Emphasized traditional Sanskrit learning
  3. (c) Serampore Mission – Promoted technical education for elite Indians
  4. (d) Orientalist-Anglicist Debate – Resolved by Charter Act, 1833
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Charter Act, 1813 – Allocated funds for promotion of education

The Charter Act of 1813 allocated Rs. 1 lakh annually for the promotion of education in India.
Macaulay's Minute (1835) emphasized English education, not Sanskrit.
Serampore Mission worked on vernacular education and printing, not elite technical education.
The Orientalist-Anglicist debate was settled in 1835 by Macaulay's Minute, not the 1833 Charter Act.
Hence the first pair is correctly matched.

Current Affairs (3)

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

Q13. . Who won India's first Paralympic medals in the women's 200m T12 and men's javelin throw F41 events at Paris 2024?

  1. (a) Simran (bronze, 200m T12) and Navdeep Singh (gold, javelin F41)
  2. (b) Navdeep Singh (bronze, 200m T12) and Simran (gold, javelin F41)
  3. (c) Simran (silver, 200m T12) and Navdeep Singh (gold, javelin F41)
  4. (d) Navdeep Singh (gold, 200m T12) and Simran (bronze, javelin F41)
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Simran (bronze, 200m T12) and Navdeep Singh (gold, javelin F41)

At Paris 2024 Paralympics, Simran won India's first medal (bronze) in the women's 200m T12.
Navdeep Singh won gold in the men's javelin throw F41 event.
Hence the correct combination is Simran (bronze) and Navdeep Singh (gold).
Sports - Current · Venues and hosts

Q14. . Where was the 4th KIO National (Senior, U-21 & Para) Karate Championship held from 26-29 March 2025?

  1. (a) Delhi
  2. (b) Ahmedabad
  3. (c) Hyderabad
  4. (d) Bengaluru
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Hyderabad

The 4th KIO National Karate Championship (Senior, U-21 and Para) was held in Hyderabad from 26-29 March 2025.
Hence the venue was Hyderabad.
Sports - Current · Tournaments and winners

Q15. .Which of the following statements about the 2024 Inter-State Athletics Championships is/are correct?
1. Sahil Silwal crossed 80m for the first time this season to win javelin gold.
2. Jyothika and Amoj's 4x400m relay team broke the Asian Games record.

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

Answer: (a) Only 1

Sahil Silwal crossed the 80m mark for the first time in the 2024 season to win javelin gold — Statement 1 is correct.
The 4x400m relay team did not break the Asian Games record at this meet, so Statement 2 is incorrect.
Hence only Statement 1 is correct.

Polity (3)

Union Executive · President - election and qualifications

Q16. What is the minimum age required to contest the Presidential election in India?

  1. (a) 35
  2. (b) 30
  3. (c) 25
  4. (d) 40
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 35

As per Article 58 of the Constitution, a candidate for the office of the President of India must have completed 35 years of age.
Hence the minimum age is 35 years.
Emergency and Centre-State Relations · Legislative relations and Seventh Schedule lists

Q17. . Which Article empowers the Parliament to create laws on State List subjects under national interest?

  1. (a) Article 249
  2. (b) Article 253
  3. (c) Article 248
  4. (d) Article 254
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Article 249

Article 249 empowers Parliament to legislate on a State List subject if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by 2/3rd majority declaring it to be in the national interest.
Article 253 deals with international agreements, 248 with residuary powers, and 254 with inconsistency between Union and State laws.
Hence Article 249 is the correct answer.
Special Provisions, Official Language and Miscellaneous Provisions · Scheduled and tribal areas (Fifth and Sixth Schedules)

Q18. .Consider the following statements:
1. The Sixth Schedule is applicable to Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh.
2. It empowers autonomous district councils to make laws on specified subjects.
Which of the above is/arecorrect?

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

Answer: (b) Only 2

The Sixth Schedule applies to tribal areas of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram — not Nagaland or Arunachal Pradesh. Statement 1 is incorrect.
It empowers Autonomous District Councils and Regional Councils to make laws on specified subjects (land, forests, inheritance, etc.). Statement 2 is correct.
Hence only Statement 2 is correct.

Biology (1)

Human Physiology - Respiration, Circulation and Excretion · Aerobic and anaerobic respiration

Q19. . Read the following statements about aerobic respiration:
1. Glycolysis occurs in the mitochondria.
2. Kreb's cycle occurs in the mitochondrial matrix.
3. The final electron acceptor in aerobic respiration is oxygen.
Which of the above statements arecorrect?

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

Answer: (b) Only 2 and 3 are correct

Glycolysis takes place in the cytoplasm, not in mitochondria — Statement 1 is incorrect.
Kreb's cycle occurs in the mitochondrial matrix — Statement 2 is correct.
In aerobic respiration, oxygen acts as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain — Statement 3 is correct.
Hence only 2 and 3 are correct.

Economics (5)

Basic Concepts and Economic Systems · Cost, revenue and utility concepts

Q20. .Consider the following statements and choose the correct option:
Statement1: The Production Possibility Frontier (PPF) shows the trade-offs and opportunity costs faced by an economy.
Statement2: The PPF is used to estimate the government's total revenue and expenditure.

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

Answer: (a) Only Statement 1 is correct

The PPF illustrates the maximum output combinations and shows trade-offs and opportunity costs — Statement 1 is correct.
It is not a tool for estimating government revenue or expenditure (that is done through budgeting and fiscal analysis) — Statement 2 is incorrect.
Hence only Statement 1 is correct.
Government Schemes and Economic Reports · Economic indices and rankings

Q21. . A key component evaluated by the 2025 Index of Economic Freedom concerning "Government Size" is:

  1. (a) Public Education Funding
  2. (b) Government Spending Levels
  3. (c) National Defense Expenditures
  4. (d) Foreign Aid Contributions
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Government Spending Levels

Under 'Government Size' in the Index of Economic Freedom, the main components are Government Spending, Tax Burden and Fiscal Health.
Hence Government Spending Levels is the key evaluated component.
The other options are specific sub-items and not the headline component.
Planning and NITI Aayog · Five-Year Plans - objectives and models

Q22. . Which Five-Year Plan focused on heavy industries?

  1. (a) First
  2. (b) Second
  3. (c) Third
  4. (d) Fourth
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Second

The Second Five-Year Plan (1956-61) was based on the Mahalanobis model and focused on rapid industrialisation, especially heavy industries.
The First Plan focused on agriculture and irrigation; the Third on self-reliance; the Fourth on growth with stability.
Hence the Second Five-Year Plan is the correct answer.
Industry and Infrastructure · LPG reforms of 1991

Q23. . Economic liberalisation mainly affects which sector?

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

Answer: (d) Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary

Economic liberalisation removes restrictions across the economy — opening up agriculture (primary), industry (secondary) and services (tertiary).
It encourages private and foreign investment in all three sectors.
Hence liberalisation affects the Primary, Secondary and Tertiary sectors.
Industry and Infrastructure · LPG reforms of 1991

Q24. . Read the following statements carefully and choose thecorrectoption regarding Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Assertion (A):The 1991 reforms boosted India's foreign exchange reserves significantly.
Reason (R):Liberalized trade policies increased both exports and capital inflows.

  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.

After the 1991 reforms, India's forex reserves rose sharply, so A is true.
Liberalized trade increased exports and attracted FDI/FII inflows, directly raising forex reserves, so R is true and is the correct explanation of A.

Geography (1)

Atmosphere and Climate · Climate change and global warming

Q25. . Which Indian initiative under the National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC) aims to improve micro-climate resilience through community-led water harvesting in semi-arid zones?

  1. (a) Jal Urja Yojana
  2. (b) Climate Resilient Watershed Programme
  3. (c) Hariyali Mission
  4. (d) Jal Mitra Scheme
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Climate Resilient Watershed Programme

The Climate Resilient Watershed Programme under NAFCC focuses on community-led water harvesting and watershed management in semi-arid regions to build micro-climate resilience.
Jal Urja Yojana, Hariyali Mission and Jal Mitra Scheme are not the NAFCC-specific initiatives described.
Hence the correct answer is the Climate Resilient Watershed Programme.
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