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SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 19 September 2025 Shift 2 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

All 23 GK / GS questions asked in SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 on 19 September 2025 Shift 2, with correct answers and short solutions, subject-wise: Static GK, Economics, Modern History, Geography, Ancient History, Medieval History.

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Subjects: Static GK (8) · Economics (2) · Modern History (1) · Geography (2) · Ancient History (2) · Medieval History (1) · Current Affairs (4) · Polity (2) · Physics (1)

Static GK (8)

Space, Defence and Technology · Indian space missions

Q1. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the Gaganyaan mission?

  1. (a) Increased global collaborations in space science
  2. (b) Advancement in space-related R&D and technology
  3. (c) Boost to India's human spaceflight capability
  4. (d) Reduction in Earth's temperature
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Reduction in Earth's temperature

Gaganyaan brings global collaborations, R&D advancement, and human spaceflight capability — all real benefits.
Reduction in Earth's temperatureis unrelated to the mission's objectives.
Hence it is NOT a benefit.
Organisations and Headquarters · Regional groupings (SAARC, ASEAN, BIMSTEC, SCO, G20)

Q2. WhichQUADcountry has the largest economy?

  1. (a) Japan
  2. (b) USA
  3. (c) India
  4. (d) Australia
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) USA

Among the QUAD nations (USA, Japan, India, Australia), the USA has the largest economy by GDP.
Japan and India follow; Australia has the smallest of the four.
Hence the answer isUSA.
Music and Musical Instruments · Musical instruments and exponents

Q3. What is the primary instrument used in the performance of Burrakatha in Andhra Pradesh?

  1. (a) Dholak
  2. (b) Tambura
  3. (c) Noot
  4. (d) Rabab
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Tambura

Burrakatha is a traditional ballad-style oral storytelling performance in Andhra Pradesh.
The primary instrument used in the performance of Burrakatha is theTambura(often locally referred to as theBurra).
In fact, the name of the art form itself is derived from this central instrument:"Burra"refers to the hollow shell of the tambura (which resembles a skull, asburrameans brain/skull in Telugu), and"Katha"means story.
Hence the correct answer isTambura.
Festivals, Fairs, Paintings and Crafts · Festivals by state

Q4. The Kharchi festival is primarily associated with:

  1. (a) Worship of Lord Jagannath
  2. (b) Veneration of indigenous tribal deities
  3. (c) Commemoration of Tripura's statehood day
  4. (d) Worship of River Goddess Yamuna
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Veneration of indigenous tribal deities

The Kharchi Puja festival in Tripura involves the veneration of 14 indigenous tribal deities(Chaturdasha Devata).
It is one of the major festivals of the state.
Hence the correct answer is veneration of indigenous tribal deities.
Sports · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q5. Which of the following statements about Judo techniques and rules iscorrect?

  1. (a) Shime-Waza are arm locks targeting the elbows.
  2. (b) A Judo match ends immediately if a player scores an Ippon or receives a Hansoku-make.
  3. (c) Judoka can strike and kick but cannot attack joints other than elbows.
  4. (d) Hansoku-make is a minor penalty in Judo.
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) A Judo match ends immediately if a player scores an Ippon or receives a Hansoku-make.

A Judo bout ends instantly when a player scores an Ippon (full point) or is given a Hansoku-make (disqualification).
Shime-Waza are choking/strangling techniques, not arm locks.
Judoka are not allowed to strike or kick. Hansoku-make is a major (not minor) penalty.
HenceOption 2 is correct.
Sports · Olympic Games

Q6. How did Sushil Kumar secure India's first Olympic wrestling medal in 56 years?

  1. (a) By winning all his bouts consecutively without any loss
  2. (b) By winning three repechage bouts after losing his opening match
  3. (c) By defeating the reigning champion in the finals
  4. (d) By receiving a walkover in the semifinals
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) By winning three repechage bouts after losing his opening match

Sushil Kumar lost his opening bout at the 2008 Beijing Olympics but came back through the repechage round.
He won three repechage bouts to secure the bronze medal — India's first Olympic wrestling medal in 56 years.
Hence the correct answer isOption 2.
Dances · Folk dances by state

Q7. Fill in the Blank:
In Jhora dance, participants hold each other by the _____.

  1. (a) Shoulders
  2. (b) Arms
  3. (c) Waist
  4. (d) Wrists
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Arms

Jhora is a community folk dance of the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.
Participants form a circle and hold each other by thearmswhile singing and dancing.
Hence the correct answeris Arms.
Space, Defence and Technology · Indian space missions

Q8. Which ISRO mission first discovered lunar hydration?

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

Answer: (a) Chandrayaan-1

ISRO'sChandrayaan-1mission (2008-09), using NASA's Moon Mineralogy Mapper (M3), first confirmed the presence of water/hydroxyl (lunar hydration) on the Moon's surface.
Hence the correct answeris Chandrayaan-1.

Economics (2)

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

Q9. The "National Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Policy" aims to foster creativity and innovation in India. Which of the following is a key objective of this policy?

  1. (a) To discourage the filing of patents by domestic inventors to reduce bureaucratic hurdles.
  2. (b) To create public awareness about the economic, social, and cultural benefits of IPRs.
  3. (c) To solely focus on strengthening the enforcement mechanisms against counterfeiting and piracy.
  4. (d) To advocate for the abolition of international treaties related to intellectual property.
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) To create public awareness about the economic, social, and cultural benefits of IPRs.

The National IPR Policy 2016 emphasises awareness, generation, administration, enforcement and commercialisation of IPRs.
Creating public awareness about the economic, social and cultural benefits of IPRs is one of its key objectives.
Discouraging patent filing or abolishing international treaties is opposite to its aims, and 'solely' enforcement is too narrow.
National Income · Base year and NSO

Q10. Who became the Chairperson of the National Statistical Commission (NSC) in 2022?

  1. (a) Pronab Sen
  2. (b) Bimal Jalan
  3. (c) Arvind Virmani
  4. (d) Rajeeva Laxman Karandikar
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Rajeeva Laxman Karandikar

Rajeeva Laxman Karandikar, a well-known statistician, was appointed Chairperson of the National Statistical Commission in 2022.
Hence the correct answer is Rajeeva Laxman Karandikar.

Modern History (1)

Gandhian Era · Civil Disobedience Movement and Dandi March

Q11. The Salt Satyagraha of 1930 was a direct civil disobedience movement against which British policy?

  1. (a) The imposition of heavy taxes on land revenue.
  2. (b) The British monopoly on the manufacture and sale of salt.
  3. (c) The restrictions on the movement and assembly of Indians.
  4. (d) The introduction of separate electorates for different communities.
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) The British monopoly on the manufacture and sale of salt.

The Salt Satyagraha (Dandi March) led by Gandhi in 1930 was a protest againstthe British monopoly on the manufacture and sale of salt, and the salt tax.
The other options were issues of British rule but not the specific target of Salt Satyagraha.
Hence the correct answer is the British salt monopoly.

Geography (2)

India - Population and Census · Sex ratio and child sex ratio

Q12. Which of the Indian States/Union Territories had lowest sex ratio in 2011?

  1. (a) Haryana
  2. (b) Daman and Diu
  3. (c) Punjab
  4. (d) Dadar and Nagar Haveli
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Daman and Diu

According to Census 2011, Daman and Diuhad the lowest sex ratio at 618 females per 1000 males.
This was due to a heavy male migrant population in the industrial workforce.
Hence the answer isDaman and Diu.
India - Drainage System · Drainage patterns, basins and river terminology

Q13. Which of the given pairs is NOT matched correctly?

  1. (a) Bari Doab – between Beas and Ravi
  2. (b) Bisht Doab – between Beas and Chenab
  3. (c) Rachna Doab – between Ravi and Chenab
  4. (d) Jech Doab – between Chenab and Jhelum
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Bisht Doab – between Beas and Chenab

Bist (Bisht) Doab actually lies between the Beas and the Sutlej rivers,
not between Beas and Chenab.
The other three pairs are correctly matched.
Hence Bisht Doab – between Beas and Chenab is NOT matched correctly.

Ancient History (2)

Ancient Art, Culture and Science · Temple architecture styles (Nagara, Dravida, Vesara)

Q14. What is the typical base design of the simplest Nagara-style shikhara?

  1. (a) Circular base with domes
  2. (b) Square base with curving walls
  3. (c) Triangular base with garden
  4. (d) Rectangular base with domes
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Square base with curving walls

The simplest Nagara-style shikhara has a square base with curvilinear (inward-curving) walls rising to a point.
It is the basic 'latina' or rekha-prasada form of North-Indian temple architecture.
Hence the correct answer is square base with curving walls.
Post-Mauryan Period · Kushanas and Kanishka

Q15. What title did many Kushana rulers adopt to signify their divine status?

  1. (a) Rajadhiraja
  2. (b) Chakravartin
  3. (c) Devaputra
  4. (d) Maharajadhiraja
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Devaputra

Many Kushana rulers, including Kanishka, adopted the title 'Devaputra' (Son of God) to signify their divine status, influenced by Chinese imperial titles.
Rajadhiraja and Maharajadhiraja denote political supremacy; Chakravartin denotes universal ruler.
Hence the divine title isDevaputra.

Medieval History (1)

Mughal Empire · Babur and his battles

Q16. Which region did Babur first conquer during his initial campaigns in India?

  1. (a) Panipat
  2. (b) Lahore
  3. (c) Sialkot
  4. (d) Bhira
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Bhira

Babur's first invasion of India in 1519 was directed at Bhira (in present-day Punjab, Pakistan).
Panipat was the site of his decisive 1526 battle but came later.
HenceBhirawas Babur's first conquest.

Current Affairs (4)

Awards and Honours - Current · International awards - current

Q17. Who won the International Booker Prize in 2025?

  1. (a) Samantha Harvey
  2. (b) Banu Mushtaq & Deepa Bhasthi
  3. (c) Geetanjali Shree
  4. (d) Vincenzo Latronico
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Banu Mushtaq & Deepa Bhasthi

The International Booker Prize 2025 was awarded to Banu Mushtaq (author) and Deepa Bhasthi (translator) for the Kannada short-story collection 'Heart Lamp'.
Samantha Harvey won the 2024 Booker (different prize); Geetanjali Shree won in 2022.
Hence the winners are Banu Mushtaq & Deepa Bhasthi.
Sports - Current · Tournaments and winners

Q18. The '73rd Inter Services Water Polo Championship' held in 2024–25 showcased top talent from the armed forces' aquatic teams. Which of the following statements aretrue?
1. The Eastern Naval Command organises this championship.
2. Visakhapatnam served as the host city for the year 2024-25.
3. The tournament took place in April 2025, in line with the annual aquatic events calendar of the Services.

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

Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Statement 1 is TRUE:The 73rd Inter-Services Water Polo Championship was organized under the aegis of theEastern Naval Command (ENC)of the Indian Navy.
Statement 2 is TRUE: Visakhapatnam, which serves as the headquarters for the Eastern Naval Command, was the host city. The matches were held at the Dolphin Hill Swimming Pool.
Statement 3 is FALSE:The tournament did not take place in April 2025. It was actually held inApril 2024(to kick off the 2024–25 service sports calendar). The Indian Navy team emerged as the champions by defeating the Indian Army team in the finals.
Hence only Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
Reports, Indices and Rankings · Global indices and India's rank

Q19. In the 2025 Global Firepower (GFP) review, which of the following statements is correct regarding the ranking methodology?

  1. (a) It considers only the number of active military personnel
  2. (b) It ranks nations solely based on nuclear capabilities
  3. (c) It uses over 60 factors including logistics and geography to calculate the Power Index
  4. (d) It ranks countries alphabetically within continents
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) It uses over 60 factors including logistics and geography to calculate the Power Index

The Global Firepower PowerIndex uses over 60 individual factors — including logistics, geography, manpower, equipment and finances — to rank countries.
It is not based solely on personnel or nuclear capability and does not use an alphabetical scheme.
Hence Option 3 is correct.
Science, Technology and Space - Current · Technology launches and AI

Q20. Where is India's first Green Hydrogen Hub planned?

  1. (a) Punjab
  2. (b) Andhra Pradesh
  3. (c) West Bengal
  4. (d) Maharashtra
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Andhra Pradesh

India's first Green Hydrogen Hub is planned atVisakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh.
Hence the correct answer isAndhra Pradesh.

Polity (2)

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

Q21. What is the role of Article 263 in maintaining Union–State coordination?

  1. (a) Settles taxation disputes
  2. (b) Creates Zonal Councils
  3. (c) Provides Inter-State Council framework
  4. (d) Enforces Emergency Provisions
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Provides Inter-State Council framework

Article 263 of the Constitution empowers the President to establish an Inter-State Council to inquire into and advise on disputes and matters of common interest between the Union and States.
Zonal Councils are statutory bodies under the States Reorganisation Act, not Article 263.
HenceArticle 263 provides the Inter-State Council framework.
Union Executive · President - powers (executive, legislative, veto, pardon, ordinance)

Q22. Consider the following statements:
1. Both President and Governor can grant pardons under Article 72.
2. The Governor cannot pardon in cases of death sentence.
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: (b) Only 2

Article 72 grants pardoning power to the President; the Governor's pardoning power is under Article 161, not Article 72. Statement 1 is incorrect.
The Governor cannot pardon in cases of death sentence — that power lies solely with the President. Statement 2 is correct.
Hence only Statement 2 is correct.

Physics (1)

Heat and Thermodynamics · Laws of thermodynamics and heat engines

Q23. Which statements about thermodynamic processes and heat engines is/are correct?
1. Work done in irreversible expansion is greater than in quasi-static expansion.
2. Efficiency of an ideal heat engine depends only on reservoir temperatures.
3. Heat flows from cold to hot only with external work.

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

Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only

Statement 1 is incorrect — reversible (quasi-static) expansion produces the maximum work, not less.
Statement 2 is correct — Carnot efficiency depends only on hot and cold reservoir temperatures.
Statement 3 is correct — heat flows from cold to hot only with external work (second law / refrigerator).
Hence statements 2 and 3 only are correct.
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