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SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 21 September 2025 Shift 2 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

All 22 GK / GS questions asked in SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 on 21 September 2025 Shift 2, with correct answers and short solutions, subject-wise: Static GK, Current Affairs, Medieval History, Geography, Polity, Physics.

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

Static GK (8)

Space, Defence and Technology · ISRO - history and centres

Q1. What does ISRO stand for?

  1. (a) (a) Indian Scientific Research Organization
  2. (b) (b) Indian Space Research Organization
  3. (c) (c) Indian Satellite Rocket Organization
  4. (d) (d) International Space Research Organization
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) (b) Indian Space Research Organization

ISRO stands for Indian Space Research Organization.
It is India's national space agency, headquartered in Bengaluru.
Established in 1969 under the Department of Space.
Organisations and Headquarters · India's foreign relations and connectivity projects

Q2. What is the primary strategic significance of Chabahar Port?

  1. (a) (a) Access to the Persian Gulf
  2. (b) (b) Connecting India to the Mediterranean Sea
  3. (c) (c) Bypassing Pakistan for trade with Afghanistan
  4. (d) (d) Enhancing Iran's naval capabilities
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) (c) Bypassing Pakistan for trade with Afghanistan

Chabahar Port is located in southeastern Iran on the Gulf of Oman.
Its primary strategic significance for India is providing access to Afghanistan and Central Asia bypassing Pakistan.
It is not on the Persian Gulf or Mediterranean Sea.
Sports · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q3. Which Indian state is known for its traditional archery competitions called 'Teer'?

  1. (a) (a) Kerala
  2. (b) (b) Meghalaya
  3. (c) (c) Rajasthan
  4. (d) (d) Tamil Nadu
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) (b) Meghalaya

'Teer' is a traditional archery-based lottery game popular in Meghalaya.
It is conducted by the Khasi Hills Archery Sports Institute in Shillong.
Other states are not known for Teer.
Sports · Football and hockey

Q4. The 2018 Intercontinental Cup final, where India won under Sunil Chhetri's leadership, was held in which city?

  1. (a) (a) Kochi
  2. (b) (b) Mumbai
  3. (c) (c) Bengaluru
  4. (d) (d) Kolkata
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) (b) Mumbai

The 2018 Intercontinental Cup was held in Mumbai, India.
India defeated Kenya 2-0 in the final on 10 June 2018.
Sunil Chhetri captained the Indian team.
Monuments and Heritage · Forts and palaces

Q5. Which structural elements enhance the visual grandeur of Kangra Fort?

  1. (a) (a) Wooden sculptures
  2. (b) (b) Colorful glass windows
  3. (c) (c) Arches, domes, and rock carvings
  4. (d) (d) Painted ceilings and tiled floors
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) (c) Arches, domes, and rock carvings

Kangra Fort in Himachal Pradesh is one of India's oldest forts.
It is famous for its arches, domes, and rock carvings that enhance its grandeur.
It does not feature wooden sculptures or painted ceilings prominently.
Festivals, Fairs, Paintings and Crafts · Festivals by state

Q6. Which of the following best reflects a distinct cultural feature of the Festival of Salhesh ?

  1. (a) (a) Harvest ceremonies involving animal sacrifice by elders in Mithila
  2. (b) (b) Dramatic retelling of Salhesh legends by a Bhagat and Manarias
  3. (c) (c) Buddhist chants invoking Salhesh for monsoon rains
  4. (d) (d) Sword dances performed by women warriors in tribal hill regions
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) (b) Dramatic retelling of Salhesh legends by a Bhagat and Manarias

Salhesh is a folk hero of the Mithila region (Bihar).
The festival features dramatic re-telling of his legends by a 'Bhagat' (priest-narrator) and ' Manarias ' (his helpers).
Other options misrepresent the cultural aspects.
Books and Authors · Modern Indian books and authors

Q7. Consider the following statements about the book 'India on Our Minds':
1) The book offers an insightful analysis of India's economic growth and social challenges.
2) It is a fictional novel about India's freedom struggle.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

Answer: (a) (a) Only statement 1 is correct

'India on Our Minds' is a non-fiction work giving analysis of India's economic growth and social challenges.
It is not a fictional novel about the freedom struggle.
Hence only Statement 1 is correct.
Dances · Folk dances by state

Q8. Consider the statements about Jhumar:
1. It is a harvest dance of Jharkhand, performed in linked rows with mandar and nagara drums.
2. Women alone perform the Mardani variant wielding swords.
Which is/are correct?

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

Answer: (a) (a) Only 1 correct

Statement 1: Correct — Jhumar is a harvest dance of Jharkhand performed in linked rows with mandar and nagara drums.
Statement 2: Incorrect — The Mardani (vigorous) variant is performed by men, not women.
Hence only Statement 1 is correct.

Current Affairs (4)

Appointments and Resignations · Heads of organisations

Q9. Who was appointed as the Executive Director of Foods at Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) in March 2025?

  1. (a) (a) CS Setty
  2. (b) (b) Rajneet Kohli
  3. (c) (c) Dr. Jay Bhattacharya
  4. (d) (d) Sunil Kakkar
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) (b) Rajneet Kohli

Rajneet Kohli was appointed as Executive Director of Foods at HUL in March 2025.
CS Setty is associated with SBI; Dr. Jay Bhattacharya with NIH (USA).
Hence option (b) is correct.
Sports - Current · Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games - current

Q10. Which sports player won the bronze medal in the 50m Rifle 3 Position Men's event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, becoming the first Indian to do so?

  1. (a) (a) Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar
  2. (b) (b) Swapnil Kusale
  3. (c) (c) Rudrankksh Patil
  4. (d) (d) Saurabh Chaudhary
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) (b) Swapnil Kusale

Swapnil Kusale won bronze in the 50m Rifle 3 Position Men's event at Paris 2024 Olympics.
He became the first Indian to win an Olympic medal in this event.
Hence option (b) is correct.
Reports, Indices and Rankings · Global indices and India's rank

Q11. Which of the following accurately represents India's trend in the Global Gender Gap Report 2025?

  1. (a) (a) India significantly improved its rank
  2. (b) (b) India remained at same rank
  3. (c) (c) India slipped in its global rank
  4. (d) (d) India joined the top twenty nations
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) (c) India slipped in its global rank

In the Global Gender Gap Report 2025 (World Economic Forum), India slipped to a lower global rank compared to the previous year.
It did not significantly improve or stay the same, nor enter the top twenty.
Hence option (c) is correct.
Environment and Climate - Current · Environmental rules, campaigns and summits - current

Q12. Under the 'National Mission for Clean Ganga', which river was newly added to the 'National Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Mission' in 2025 for ecological rejuvenation alongside the Ganga mainstream?

  1. (a) (a) Ghaghara River
  2. (b) (b) Gandak River
  3. (c) (c) Son River
  4. (d) (d) Yamuna River
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) (d) Yamuna River

In 2025, the Yamuna River was newly added to the National Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Mission alongside the Ganga mainstream.
The aim is ecological rejuvenation of these connected river systems.
Hence option (d) (Yamuna River) is correct.

Medieval History (1)

Delhi Sultanate · Slave (Mamluk) dynasty

Q13. Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: Qutub- ud -din Aibak established the Slave Dynasty after the death of Mohammad Ghori.
Statement 2: The Delhi Sultanate began with the rule of Balban, one of the notable rulers of the Khalji dynasty.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Answer: (a) (a) Only 1

Statement 1: Correct — Qutub- ud -din Aibak founded the Slave (Mamluk) Dynasty in 1206 after Mohammad Ghori's death.
Statement 2: Incorrect — Delhi Sultanate began with Qutub- ud -din Aibak, not Balban. Also, Balban belonged to the Slave Dynasty, not Khalji.
Hence only Statement 1 is correct.

Geography (1)

India - Climate, Soils and Natural Vegetation · Seasons of India

Q14. Read the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) carefully and choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): The retreating monsoon winds are associated with dry weather and clear skies in northern India.
Reason (R): During the retreating monsoon, the low-pressure area over the northern plains is replaced by a high-pressure system.

  1. (a) (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b) (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. (c) (c) A is true, but R is false
  4. (d) (d) A is false, but R is true
Answer & solution

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

Assertion (A): True — retreating monsoon in October-November brings clear, dry weather in north India.
Reason (R): True — low-pressure over northern plains is replaced by a high-pressure system during retreating monsoon.
R correctly explains A — high pressure causes descending dry air → clear skies.
Hence option (a) is correct.

Polity (2)

Parliament · Money bills and financial bills

Q15. Fill in the blanks:
A Bill that 'imposes a new tax' is categorised at the Centre as a _____ Bill.

  1. (a) (a) Money
  2. (b) (b) Ordinary
  3. (c) (c) Private
  4. (d) (d) Constitutional
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) (a) Money

As per Article 110 of the Constitution, a Bill imposing/abolishing/altering a tax is classified as a Money Bill.
Money Bills can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha with the President's recommendation.
Hence option (a) is correct.
Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies · Inter-State Council and Zonal Councils

Q16. Consider the following statements:
1. Article 263 empowers Parliament to establish Inter-State Council.
2. The Council can investigate inter-state disputes.
3. Its composition includes PM and Union Ministers.
Which of the above is/are correct?

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

Answer: (a) (a) 2 and 3 only

Statement 1: Incorrect — Article 263 empowers the President (not Parliament) to establish the Inter-State Council.
Statement 2: Correct — the Council can inquire into and advise on inter-state disputes.
Statement 3: Correct — its composition includes the PM and Union Ministers (along with Chief Ministers).
Hence only 2 and 3 are correct.

Physics (1)

Motion · Rotational motion and moment of inertia

Q17. The moment of inertia of a rigid body about an axis:

  1. (a) (a) Is a scalar quantity, independent of the axis
  2. (b) (b) Is a vector quantity, dependent on the axis
  3. (c) (c) Is a scalar quantity, dependent on the axis
  4. (d) (d) Is a tensor quantity, independent of the axis
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) (c) Is a scalar quantity, dependent on the axis

Moment of inertia (I) = Σmr², a scalar quantity.
It depends on the distribution of mass relative to the chosen axis of rotation.
Hence it is a scalar quantity that is dependent on the axis.

Biology (1)

Diseases, Immunity and Health · Vaccines and vaccination

Q18. Under Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP), how many diseases are covered for free immunization nationally and sub-nationally?

  1. (a) (a) 5
  2. (b) (b) 7
  3. (c) (c) 9
  4. (d) (d) 12
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) (d) 12

UIP provides free vaccines against 12 vaccine-preventable diseases.
9 are provided nationally and 3 are sub-nationally.
Hence the total is 12.

Economics (2)

Public Finance - Budget and Taxation · Revenue and capital receipts and expenditure

Q19. Which of the following is another name for the revenue account of the government budget?

  1. (a) (a) Finance budget
  2. (b) (b) Expenditure budget
  3. (c) (c) Revenue budget
  4. (d) (d) Capital budget
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) (c) Revenue budget

The revenue account of the government budget is also called the Revenue budget.
It records revenue receipts (taxes, fees) and revenue expenditure.
Capital budget records capital receipts and capital expenditure — different from revenue account.
Planning and NITI Aayog · Indian economy at independence and the 1950-90 phase

Q20. Why did the Indian government resort to licensing even for expanding existing private sector industries under IPR 1956?

  1. (a) (a) To promote export competition
  2. (b) (b) To keep production under government control
  3. (c) (c) To prevent technological innovation
  4. (d) (d) To encourage luxury production
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) (b) To keep production under government control

Industrial Policy Resolution (IPR) 1956 emphasised the dominant role of the public sector.
Licensing was used for private sector industries (including expansions) to keep production under government control.
This was aligned with the socialist pattern of society.

Modern History (2)

Personalities, Newspapers, Books and Slogans · Women in the freedom struggle

Q21. Kanaklata Barua, a young female revolutionary, was shot dead by the police while attempting to hoist the Indian national flag during the 'Quit India Movement' in which state?

  1. (a) (a) Odisha
  2. (b) (b) West Bengal
  3. (c) (c) Assam
  4. (d) (d) Bihar
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) (c) Assam

Kanaklata Barua was from Assam.
She was shot dead on 20 September 1942 while hoisting the national flag at Gohpur police station during the Quit India Movement.
Hence option (c) (Assam) is correct.
Personalities, Newspapers, Books and Slogans · Freedom fighters and their titles

Q22. Baji Raut, a young boy from Odisha, became a martyr when he was shot by British police for refusing to ferry them across a river to reach freedom fighters. How old was he?

  1. (a) (a) 8 years old
  2. (b) (b) 10 years old
  3. (c) (c) 12 years old
  4. (d) (d) 15 years old
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) (c) 12 years old

Baji Raut was a 12-year-old boy from Odisha (Dhenkanal).
He was killed on 11 October 1938 by British police for refusing to ferry them across the Brahmani River.
He is considered the youngest martyr of India's freedom struggle.
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