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SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 18 September 2025 Shift 1 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

All 24 GK / GS questions asked in SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 on 18 September 2025 Shift 1, with correct answers and short solutions, subject-wise: Ancient History, Static GK, Medieval History, Modern History, Geography, Current Affairs.

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Subjects: Ancient History (2) · Static GK (10) · Medieval History (1) · Modern History (1) · Geography (3) · Current Affairs (2) · Polity (3) · Chemistry (1) · Economics (1)

Ancient History (2)

Mauryan Empire · Mauryan art and architecture

Q1. Which of the following animals were NOT found on Mauryan stone pillars?

  1. (a) Lions
  2. (b) Bulls
  3. (c) Elephants
  4. (d) Eagle
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Eagle

Mauryan pillars (Ashoka Pillars) featured lions, bulls, elephants, and horses. Eagle (Garuda) was not a common motif on Mauryan stone pillars. Answer: Eagle
Mahajanapadas and Rise of Magadha · Haryanka dynasty

Q2. What was the political significance of Bimbisara's marriage to a Kosalan princess?

  1. (a) Spread of Buddhism
  2. (b) Peace with Kosala
  3. (c) Trade with South India
  4. (d) Fall of Pasenadi
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Peace with Kosala

Bimbisara (Magadha) married a Kosalan princess to forge a political alliance and establish peace with the powerful Kosala kingdom. Answer: Peace with Kosala

Static GK (10)

Festivals, Fairs, Paintings and Crafts · Festivals by state

Q3. Fill in the blank:
Ladakhhi new year (Losar) is welcomed with symbolic dough models of ______, sun, and moon placed in households.

  1. (a) Ibex
  2. (b) Yak
  3. (c) Snow leopard
  4. (d) Buddha
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Ibex

During Losar (Ladakhi New Year), symbolic dough models of the Ibex (a wild mountain goat), sun, and moon are placed in households. Answer: Ibex
Music and Musical Instruments · Carnatic music

Q4. Which of the following correctly describes the musical form Svarajati ?

  1. (a) A bhajan form used only in temples
  2. (b) A dance item without fixed structure
  3. (c) A vocal form later adapted for dance
  4. (d) A film-based item with fast rhythm
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) A vocal form later adapted for dance

Svarajati originated as a vocal composition and was later adapted for Bharatanatyam and other classical dance forms. Answer: A vocal form later adapted for dance
Awards and Honours · Sports awards (Khel Ratna, Arjuna, Dronacharya, Dhyan Chand)

Q5. Which of the following statements regarding the Dronacharya Award is/are correct?
1) It carries a cash prize of ₹10 lakhs and features a gold statue of Guru Dronacharya.
2) O.M. Nambiar was honored with the first Dronacharya Award in 1985 for outstanding coaching.

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

Answer: (b) Only 2 is Correct

Statement 1: The award features a bronze statue, not gold.
So Statement 1 is incorrect.
Statement 2: O.M. Nambiar received the first Dronacharya Award in 1985 for coaching P.T. Usha. This is correct. Answer: Only 2 is Correct
Sports · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q6. Consider the following statements about Judo competition areas and contestants:
1) The competition area is divided into an inner contest area (minimum 8m×8m) and an outer safety area (minimum 3m wide).
2) The blue uniform contestant is called first, followed by the white uniform contestant.
Which of the statements is/are correct?

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

Answer: (a) Only 1 is Correct

Statement 1: The inner contest area is minimum 8m×8m with 3m safety area — Correct.
Statement 2: The white uniform contestant is called first, not blue — Incorrect. Answer: Only 1 is Correct
Space, Defence and Technology · Military exercises

Q7. Which country partners with India in the Maitri military exercise aimed at defence cooperation?

  1. (a) Bhutan
  2. (b) Sri Lanka
  3. (c) Bangladesh
  4. (d) Thailand
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Thailand

Exercise Maitri is a joint military exercise between India and Thailand. Answer: Thailand
Books and Authors · Modern Indian books and authors

Q8. Who is the author of the book 'The Argumentative Indian'?

  1. (a) Amartya Sen
  2. (b) Shashi Tharoor
  3. (c) Ramachandra Guha
  4. (d) Arvind Subramanian
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Amartya Sen

'The Argumentative Indian' was written by Nobel laureate economist Amartya Sen. Answer: Amartya Sen
Space, Defence and Technology · Indian space missions

Q9. Which instrument description on XPoSat is correct?

  1. (a) XSPECT extends POLIX's polarimetry range to 0.5-20 keV
  2. (b) POLIX performs X-ray spectroscopy and timing
  3. (c) XSPECT measures X-ray polarization
  4. (d) POLIX measures X-ray polarization (8-30 keV) to study black holes
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) POLIX measures X-ray polarization (8-30 keV) to study black holes

POLIX (Polarimeter Instrument in X-rays) measures X-ray polarization in the 8-30 keV range to study black holes, neutron stars, etc. XSPECT performs spectroscopy and timing.
Answer: D
Dances · Folk dances by state

Q10. Fill in the Blank:
Ghoomar was listed among top local dances globally in ____ year.

  1. (a) 2010
  2. (b) 2013
  3. (c) 2015
  4. (d) 2018
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 2013

Ghoomar, the traditional dance of Rajasthan, was listed among the top local dances globally in 2013.
Answer: 2013
Organisations and Headquarters · International organisations and headquarters

Q11. According to Transparency International, what is a major concern with EU golden passport and visa schemes?

  1. (a) They increase legal migration and help boost employment
  2. (b) They encourage cultural exchange across the EU
  3. (c) They enable the corrupt to exploit citizenship and residency systems for personal gain
  4. (d) They promote tourism through relaxed visa regulations
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) They enable the corrupt to exploit citizenship and residency systems for personal gain

Transparency International has flagged that EU golden passport/visa schemes allow corrupt individuals to exploit citizenship and residency for personal gain, enabling money laundering and tax evasion.
Answer: C
Space, Defence and Technology · Indian space missions

Q12. Aditya-L1 is placed in a halo orbit around which type of gravitationally balanced point in space?

  1. (a) Polar
  2. (b) Lagrangian
  3. (c) Sun-synchronous
  4. (d) Geostationary
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Lagrangian

Aditya-L1 is placed in a halo orbit around the Sun-Earth Lagrangian point 1 (L1), which is a gravitationally balanced point.
Answer: Lagrangian

Medieval History (1)

Mughal Empire · Humayun and Sher Shah Suri

Q13. What position did Hindu Beg hold during Humayun's reign?

  1. (a) Rajput chief
  2. (b) Court scholar
  3. (c) Provincial governor
  4. (d) Spiritual guide
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Provincial governor

Hindu Beg served as a provincial governor under Emperor Humayun.
Answer: Provincial governor

Modern History (1)

British Administration and Policies · Constitutional Acts under British rule

Q14. Which of the following statements regarding the Government of India Act, 1919 is correctly matched with its constitutional implication?

  1. (a) Transferred and Reserved subjects – Created functional overlap between central and provincial powers
  2. (b) Creation of bicameralism – Introduced two houses at the central level for the first time
  3. (c) Establishment of Public Service Commission – Gave financial control to Indian members in the Viceroy's Council
  4. (d) Introduction of diarchy in provinces – Empowered Indian ministers to control defence and foreign affairs
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Creation of bicameralism – Introduced two houses at the central level for the first time

The Government of India Act, 1919 introduced bicameralism at the centre for the first time — the Council of State and the Legislative Assembly. Answer: Creation of bicameralism

Geography (3)

Lithosphere - Earth's Interior and Landforms · Aeolian and karst landforms

Q15. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched with reference to limestone cave formations?

  1. (a) Stalactite - Rises from cave floor
  2. (b) Stalagmite - Hangs from cave roof
  3. (c) Pillar - Formed by union of stalactite and stalagmite
  4. (d) Stalagmite - Formed by water falling from floor
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Pillar - Formed by union of stalactite and stalagmite

Stalactite hangs from the roof (think 'c' for ceiling). Stalagmite rises from the floor (think 'g' for ground). When they meet, they form a Pillar.
Answer: Pillar - Formed by union of stalactite and stalagmite
India - Population and Census · Census 2011 - population and growth

Q16. Which of the following statements best explains why age-specific rates are used in demography?

  1. (a) They help identify regional literacy levels
  2. (b) They reflect age-wise variation in fertility or mortality
  3. (c) They show the economic condition of elderly people
  4. (d) They reduce the total number of indicators needed
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) They reflect age-wise variation in fertility or mortality

Age-specific rates capture how fertility and mortality rates vary across different age groups, giving more precise demographic analysis.
Answer: They reflect age-wise variation in fertility or mortality
India - Minerals, Energy and Industries · Metallic minerals and mines

Q17. The Kudremukh mines in Karnataka are primarily known for the extraction of which important mineral resource?

  1. (a) Bauxite
  2. (b) Limestone
  3. (c) Iron Ore
  4. (d) Copper
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Iron Ore

Kudremukh in Karnataka is famous for its large iron ore deposits and was home to the Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited (KIOCL). Answer: Iron Ore

Current Affairs (2)

Appointments and Resignations · National appointments

Q18. "Amit Shah already has the key portfolios of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation in 2025. Think of these statements:
1. He remains Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation post the 2024 elections.
2. The Home Ministry is responsible for internal security, borders, and disaster management.
3. The Home Minister enjoys a constitutionalized fixed 6-year term.
Which one of the above is/are true?"

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

Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Statement 1: Amit Shah retained both portfolios after the 2024 elections — True. Statement 2: Home Ministry handles internal security, borders, disaster management — True.
Statement 3: There is no constitutionalized fixed 6-year term for the Home Minister — False.
Answer: 1 and 2 only
Sports - Current · Tournaments and winners

Q19. Which events were initially announced as demonstration sports but later became full-fledged medal events in the 38th National Games held at Uttarakhand?

  1. (a) Kho-Kho and Kabaddi
  2. (b) Yogasana and Mallakhamb
  3. (c) Shooting and Athletics
  4. (d) Kayaking and Rowing
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Yogasana and Mallakhamb

Yogasana and Mallakhamb were initially demonstration sports in the 38th National Games (Uttarakhand, 2025) but later elevated to full medal events. Answer: Yogasana and Mallakhamb

Polity (3)

Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies · GST Council

Q20. Which of the following statements correctly applies the weighted voting mechanism under Article 279A(9) of the Indian Constitution?

  1. (a) The Centre holds 75% of the voting power in the GST Council
  2. (b) A GST Council decision can be passed solely with the support of the Centre and one State
  3. (c) The States collectively have twice the voting weight of the Centre in the GST Council
  4. (d) Each State has equal weightage as the Centre in GST Council voting
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) The States collectively have twice the voting weight of the Centre in the GST Council

Under Article 279A(9): Centre has 1/3 weightage, States collectively have 2/3 weightage (twice the Centre).
Answer: The States collectively have twice the voting weight of the Centre.
Polity Miscellaneous · Important acts and rights laws (RTI, RTE, etc.)

Q21. In Bharatiya Nagarik suraksha Samhita (BNSS), which court may grant default bail after time limit lapses?

  1. (a) District Court
  2. (b) Magistrate
  3. (c) High Court
  4. (d) Gram Nyayalaya
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Magistrate

Under BNSS, if investigation is not completed within the prescribed time limit (60/90 days), the Magistrate grants default bail. Answer: Magistrate
Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies · GST Council

Q22. Consider the following statements:
1. The GST Council makes binding recommendations on GST rates.
2. Article 246A allows States to legislate on intra-state supply of goods and services.
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: (b) Only 2

Statement 1: GST Council recommendations are NOT binding — the Supreme Court clarified this in 2022. Incorrect.
Statement 2: Article 246A grants both Parliament and State legislatures power to legislate on GST for intra-state supply. Correct.
Answer: Only 2

Chemistry (1)

Physical Chemistry · Gas laws (Boyle, Charles, Avogadro, ideal gas)

Q23. Consider the given statements regarding the behavior of ideal gases:
1. Ideal gas molecules have negligible volume compared to the total volume of the container.
2. There are strong intermolecular attractive forces between ideal gas molecules.
3. Collisions between ideal gas molecules are perfectly elastic. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only

Statement 1: True — ideal gas molecules have negligible volume.
Statement 2: False — ideal gas molecules have NO intermolecular attractive forces.
Statement 3: True — collisions are perfectly elastic. Answer: 1 and 3 only

Economics (1)

Industry and Infrastructure · Make in India, Startup India and PLI

Q24. Which of the following schemes or initiatives is conceptually different from the others in terms of its sectoral focus?

  1. (a) NSWS
  2. (b) LEADS
  3. (c) Gati Shakti
  4. (d) PMFBY
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) PMFBY

NSWS (National Single Window System), LEADS (Logistics Ease Across Different States), and Gati Shakti all relate to logistics/infrastructure.
PMFBY (Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana) is an agricultural crop insurance scheme — different sector. Answer: PMFBY
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