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SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 22 September 2025 Shift 1 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

All 24 GK / GS questions asked in SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 on 22 September 2025 Shift 1, with correct answers and short solutions, subject-wise: Static GK, Geography, Polity, Current Affairs, Ancient History, Medieval History.

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

Static GK (8)

Space, Defence and Technology · Indian space missions

Q1. India's first interplanetary mission is:

  1. (a) Chandrayaan-1
  2. (b) Gaganyaan
  3. (c) Aditya-L1
  4. (d) Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission)
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission)

Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission), launched in 2013, was India's first mission to another planet (Mars).
Chandrayaan-1 was a lunar mission (Moon, not another planet).
Gaganyaan is a planned human spaceflight mission.
Aditya-L1 is a solar observation mission.
Festivals, Fairs, Paintings and Crafts · Martial arts

Q2. Which Indian martial art involves the use of a flexible sword called 'Urumi'?

  1. (a) Silambam
  2. (b) Kalaripayattu
  3. (c) Gatka
  4. (d) Thang-Ta
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Kalaripayattu

Kalaripayattu, from Kerala, uses the flexible whip-like sword called 'Urumi'.
Silambam (Tamil Nadu) is a stick-based art.
Gatka (Punjab) is a Sikh sword art; Thang-Ta is from Manipur.
Hence the answer is Kalaripayattu.
Festivals, Fairs, Paintings and Crafts · Tribal festivals

Q3. Which tribal community celebrates the 'Wangala' festival?

  1. (a) Bodo
  2. (b) Santhal
  3. (c) Mizo
  4. (d) Garo
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Garo

The Wangala (post-harvest 'Hundred Drums') festival is celebrated by the Garo tribe of Meghalaya.
Bodo, Santhal and Mizo communities have their own distinct festivals.
Hence the answer is Garo.
Monuments and Heritage · Forts and palaces

Q4. Approximately how many water bodies originally existed in Chittorgarh Fort?

  1. (a) 22
  2. (b) 50
  3. (c) 84
  4. (d) 100
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 84

Chittorgarh Fort originally had about 84 water bodies (tanks, wells and step-wells).
The other figures do not match the historical record.
Hence the answer is 84.
Sports · Olympic Games

Q5. Fill in the blanks:
India made its Olympic debut in _______ at the 2016 Games, marking the return of the sport to the Olympics after more than a century.

  1. (a) Swimming
  2. (b) Rugby
  3. (c) Polo
  4. (d) Golf
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Golf

Golf returned to the Olympic programme at Rio 2016 after an absence of over 100 years (last held in 1904).
India fielded golfers, making its Olympic golf debut.
Swimming, rugby and polo do not fit this 'return after a century' clue.
Hence the answer is Golf.
Books and Authors · International books and authors

Q6. Consider the following statements about the book 'The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian':
1) It received the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction due to its unique narrative style and significant influence on American historical literature.
2) The novel won the National Book Award for its deep portrayal of Native American identity and youth struggles.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

Answer: (b) Only statement 2 is correct

The book by Sherman Alexie won the National Book Award for Young People's Literature (2007), so statement 2 is correct.
It did not win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, so statement 1 is incorrect.
Hence only statement 2 is correct.
Dances · Folk dances by state

Q7. Arrange the performance segments of Paika Nritya:
1. Blowing the war conch (shankha)
2. Shield-sword sparring drills
3. Acrobatic somersaults
4. Group victory shout of 'Jai Jagannath'

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

Answer: (a) 1-2-3-4

A war dance opens with the call to battle — blowing the conch (1).
This is followed by combat-style shield-sword drills (2).
Then come the acrobatic somersaults (3).
It ends with the group victory shout 'Jai Jagannath' (4).
Correct order: 1-2-3-4.
Personalities and Nicknames · Founders of companies and organisations

Q8. Which of the following statements best describes Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw's achievement?

  1. (a) She founded Infosys Biotech in 1981.
  2. (b) She is India's first woman to head a top biotech company.
  3. (c) She was honored for developing India's COVID vaccine.
  4. (d) She launched India's first nanotechnology research hub.
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) She is India's first woman to head a top biotech company.

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is best known as the founder and head of Biocon, becoming India's first woman to lead a top biotechnology company.
She founded Biocon (not 'Infosys Biotech'), so option 1 is wrong.
She is not credited with developing the COVID vaccine or launching a nanotechnology hub.
Hence option 2 is the best description.

Geography (2)

World Geography · Countries and international boundaries

Q9. Which BRICS country has the longest coastline?

  1. (a) Russia
  2. (b) Brazil
  3. (c) China
  4. (d) South Africa
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Russia

Russia has the longest coastline among BRICS nations (and one of the longest in the world).
Brazil, China and South Africa have much shorter coastlines.
Hence the answer is Russia.
India - Climate, Soils and Natural Vegetation · Forest types and distribution

Q10. In India, the Shola ecosystem is characterised by:
1. Arid and semi-arid climate zones
2. Growth of trees in the depressions and folds of valleys surrounded by extensive areas of grasslands
3. Dominance of conifers in areas of dense vegetation
Which one of the above statements is/are CORRECT?

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

Answer: (a) 2 only

Shola forests are patches of stunted evergreen trees in valley folds, surrounded by rolling grasslands (Western Ghats).
Statement 2 correctly describes this; statement 1 (arid/semi-arid) is wrong as Sholas occur in high-rainfall hills.
Statement 3 (dominance of conifers) is wrong; Sholas are broadleaved evergreen, not coniferous.
Hence only statement 2 is correct.

Polity (3)

Polity Miscellaneous · New criminal laws (BNS, BNSS, BSA)

Q11. The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 has been enacted to replace which previous law?

  1. (a) Indian Penal Code
  2. (b) Contract Act, 1872
  3. (c) Consumer Protection Act
  4. (d) Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Indian Evidence Act, 1872

The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 replaces the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
The Indian Penal Code was replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
The Contract Act and Consumer Protection Act are unrelated to this reform.
Hence the answer is Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies · Finance Commission

Q12. The Finance Commission is established under which Article of the Indian Constitution?

  1. (a) 280
  2. (b) 268
  3. (c) 246
  4. (d) 365
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 280

The Finance Commission is constituted under Article 280 of the Constitution.
Article 268 deals with duties levied by the Union but collected by States; Article 246 covers distribution of legislative powers; Article 365 relates to failure to comply with Union directions.
Hence the answer is Article 280.
Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies · Inter-State Council and Zonal Councils

Q13. Consider the following statements:
1. Inter-State Council was established in 1990 on the recommendation of Sarkaria Commission.
2. It is a constitutional body under Article 263.
3. It has powers to enforce compliance among States.
Which of the above is/are correct?

  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: correct — the Inter-State Council was set up in 1990 on the Sarkaria Commission's recommendation.
Statement 2: correct — it is established under Article 263 of the Constitution.
Statement 3: incorrect — it is a recommendatory body and cannot enforce compliance.
Hence only 1 and 2 are correct.

Current Affairs (3)

Appointments and Resignations · National appointments

Q14. Who was appointed as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in April 2025?

  1. (a) Justice Hima Kohli
  2. (b) Justice Dinesh Maheshwari
  3. (c) Justice Arun Palli
  4. (d) Justice Joymalya Bagchi
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Justice Arun Palli

Justice Arun Palli was appointed Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh in April 2025.
The other named judges held different positions.
Hence the answer is Justice Arun Palli.
Reports, Indices and Rankings · Global indices and India's rank

Q15. According to the Global Gender Gap Report 2025, which region currently leads in closing its overall gender gap?

  1. (a) North American Economies
  2. (b) European Union Nations
  3. (c) East Asian Countries
  4. (d) Latin American Regions
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) North American Economies

As per the Global Gender Gap Report 2025 (answer key), North American Economies lead in closing the overall gender gap.
The remaining regions are ranked lower in the same report.
Hence the answer is North American Economies.
State News · State schemes and events

Q16. What initiative in Visakhapatnam aims to provide an inclusive space for differently abled children?

  1. (a) Smart School Initiative
  2. (b) Solar Post Light Project
  3. (c) All-Abilities Park
  4. (d) Green Mobility Project
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) All-Abilities Park

The 'All-Abilities Park' in Visakhapatnam is designed as an inclusive space for differently abled children.
The other listed projects are unrelated to inclusive play spaces.
Hence the answer is the All-Abilities Park.

Ancient History (1)

Vedic Period · Vedic literature (Vedas, Brahmanas, Aranyakas, Upanishads)

Q17. The Rigveda is divided into how many Mandalas?

  1. (a) 5
  2. (b) 7
  3. (c) 10
  4. (d) 12
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 10

The Rigveda is divided into 10 Mandalas (books).
The other figures are incorrect.
Hence the answer is 10.

Medieval History (1)

South Indian Kingdoms · Cholas - rulers and administration

Q18. What does the term 'Ur' refer to in the context of early South Indian villages?

  1. (a) A tax official in the Chola kingdom
  2. (b) A temple priest
  3. (c) A village assembly or council
  4. (d) A military commander
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) A village assembly or council

'Ur' was the assembly of non-Brahmin landholding villagers in early South Indian (including Chola) villages.
It was a local self-governing council, not an official, priest or commander.
Hence the answer is a village assembly or council.

Modern History (2)

British Administration and Policies · Constitutional Acts under British rule

Q19. Under which Act was a Law Commission first established in India to codify and consolidate Indian laws?

  1. (a) Government of India Act, 1858
  2. (b) Indian Councils Act, 1861
  3. (c) Regulating Act, 1773
  4. (d) Charter Act, 1833
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Charter Act, 1833

The Charter Act of 1833 established the first Law Commission in India (chaired by Lord Macaulay).
The Government of India Act 1858 transferred power to the Crown; the Indian Councils Act 1861 dealt with legislative councils; the Regulating Act 1773 set up early company governance.
Hence the answer is the Charter Act, 1833.
Personalities, Newspapers, Books and Slogans · Women in the freedom struggle

Q20. Who is credited with hoisting the first version of the Indian flag at the International Socialist Congress in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1907?

  1. (a) Aruna Asaf Ali
  2. (b) Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay
  3. (c) Bhikaji Cama
  4. (d) Sarojini Naidu
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Bhikaji Cama

Madame Bhikaji Cama hoisted an early version of the Indian flag at Stuttgart, Germany, in 1907.
Aruna Asaf Ali, Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay and Sarojini Naidu are not associated with this event.
Hence the answer is Bhikaji Cama.

Chemistry (1)

Structure of Atom · Bohr's model

Q21. As we move to higher energy levels (larger 'n' values) in the Bohr model of a hydrogen atom, the energy difference between successive levels:

  1. (a) Increases continuously
  2. (b) Decreases continuously
  3. (c) Remains constant
  4. (d) First increases, then decreases
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Decreases continuously

Energy levels in hydrogen are given by E ∝ −1/n².
As n increases, the levels crowd closer together.
So the gap between successive levels decreases continuously.

Economics (3)

Government Schemes and Economic Reports · Government schemes - nodal ministries and mixed facts

Q22. The National Beekeeping and Honey Mission is implemented under the purview of which Union Ministry?

  1. (a) Ministry of Finance
  2. (b) Ministry of Rural Development
  3. (c) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
  4. (d) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

The National Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM) is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
It promotes scientific beekeeping and 'Sweet Revolution'.
Hence the answer is the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
National Income · Methods of measuring national income

Q23. Which of the following is usually excluded when measuring a country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?

  1. (a) Consumer spending on final goods and services.
  2. (b) Government expenditure on public services.
  3. (c) The value of intermediate goods used in production.
  4. (d) Net exports (Exports - Imports).
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) The value of intermediate goods used in production.

GDP counts only the value of final goods and services to avoid double counting.
The value of intermediate goods is excluded because it is already embedded in the price of final goods.
Consumption, government spending and net exports are all included components of GDP.
Hence the answer is the value of intermediate goods.
Basic Concepts and Economic Systems · Sectors of the economy (primary, secondary, tertiary)

Q24. Which statement best reflects the failure of structural transformation in Indian agriculture between 1950-1990?

  1. (a) Agricultural GDP doubled
  2. (b) Agricultural workforce declined rapidly
  3. (c) Industrial sector absorbed excess labour
  4. (d) 65% of population remained in agriculture
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 65% of population remained in agriculture

Structural transformation means a shift of workforce from agriculture to industry/services.
Its failure is shown by the fact that even by 1990 around 65% of the population still depended on agriculture.
The other options describe success or did not happen.
Hence the answer is '65% of population remained in agriculture'.
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