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SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 22 September 2025 Shift 3 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

All 25 GK / GS questions asked in SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 on 22 September 2025 Shift 3, with correct answers and short solutions, subject-wise: Static GK, Computer, Polity, Current Affairs, Geography, Ancient History.

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

Static GK (8)

Space, Defence and Technology · Launch vehicles and satellites

Q1. What does the "PSLV" rocket stand for?

  1. (a) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle
  2. (b) Public Space Launch Vehicle
  3. (c) Planetary Satellite Launch Vehicle
  4. (d) Private Satellite Launch Vehicle
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle

PSLV stands for Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle.
It is ISRO's expendable medium-lift launch vehicle used primarily to place satellites into Sun-synchronous polar orbits.
Organisations and Headquarters · Regional groupings (SAARC, ASEAN, BIMSTEC, SCO, G20)

Q2. Which BIMSTEC member state leads the priority area of "Energy"?

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

Answer: (a) India

Among the seven BIMSTEC member states, India is the lead country for the priority sector of "Energy" (and "Counter-Terrorism").
Sports · Sports terminology

Q3. Which sport is linked to the term "Grand Slam"?

  1. (a) Cricket
  2. (b) Golf
  3. (c) Tennis
  4. (d) Badminton
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Tennis

In Tennis, the four major championships — Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US Open — are collectively known as the Grand Slams.
While the term is also used in other sports, it is most commonly associated with Tennis.
Sports · Football and hockey

Q4. The inaugural edition of the Indian Women's League (IWL) football final in 2017 was hosted in which city?

  1. (a) New Delhi
  2. (b) Shillong
  3. (c) Kolkata
  4. (d) Mumbai
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) New Delhi

The inaugural Indian Women's League (IWL) season concluded in 2017 with the final stage hosted in New Delhi.
Eastern Sporting Union won the title.
Festivals, Fairs, Paintings and Crafts · Festivals by state

Q5. The festival of "Phool Dei" is unique to which of the following Indian regions?

  1. (a) Deccan Plateau
  2. (b) Malwa Plateau
  3. (c) Kumaon Hills
  4. (d) Western Ghats
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Kumaon Hills

Phool Dei is a folk festival of Uttarakhand celebrated mainly in the Kumaon Hills.
Children scatter flowers on doorsteps during spring and receive blessings.
Sports · Olympic Games

Q6. Fill in the blanks:
The Summer Olympics held in ________ in August 2004 featured India's first Olympic shooting medal won by Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore.

  1. (a) Beijing, China
  2. (b) Sydney, Australia
  3. (c) Athens, Greece
  4. (d) Atlanta, USA
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Athens, Greece

The 2004 Summer Olympics were held in Athens, Greece in August 2004.
Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore won the silver medal in Double Trap shooting — India's first Olympic shooting medal.
Books and Authors · Modern Indian books and authors

Q7. What is the central theme of the book 'Friend of My Youth' by Amit Chaudhuri?

  1. (a) A collection of interconnected stories exploring Indian family and identity
  2. (b) A historical account of India's independence struggle
  3. (c) A travelogue about India's diverse landscapes
  4. (d) A biography of a famous Indian politician
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) A collection of interconnected stories exploring Indian family and identity

'Friend of My Youth' (2017) by Amit Chaudhuri is a meditative novel that explores Indian family life, memory, friendship and identity, told through a writer revisiting his old city of Bombay.
Dances · Folk dances by state

Q8. Consider the statements about Ghoomar :
1. Its earliest performers were Bhil women; Rajputs later adopted it.
2. Ghoomar was inscribed on UNESCO ICH list in 2015.
Which is/arecorrect?

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

Answer: (a) Only 1 correct

Statement 1 is correct: Ghoomar originated among the Bhil tribal women and was later adopted by the Rajput community.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Ghoomar has not been inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
Hence only 1 is correct.

Computer (1)

Emerging Technologies and E-Governance · E-governance and Digital India

Q9. Which government initiative aims to provide a unified platform for citizens to access various government services online?

  1. (a) DigiLocker
  2. (b) UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance)
  3. (c) MyGov
  4. (d) National e-Governance Plan (NeGP)
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance)

UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance) is a single-platform mobile app from the Ministry of Electronics and IT providing access to hundreds of central, state and local government services.

Polity (3)

Polity Miscellaneous · Important acts and rights laws (RTI, RTE, etc.)

Q10. Which of the following changes has been introduced to ensure faster trials under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita?

  1. (a) Video recording of statements
  2. (b) Ban on legal representation
  3. (c) Removal of judges
  4. (d) Delay in filing chargesheets
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Video recording of statements

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 introduces several reforms to speed up trials, including mandatory video recording of statements (especially of survivors of certain offences) and time-bound proceedings.
Hence video recording of statements is one such change.
State Government · Governor - appointment and powers

Q11. Fill in the blanks:
Even after a Bill is passed by the State Legislature, the Governor may forward it to the ______ for consideration.

  1. (a) Chief Minister
  2. (b) Speaker
  3. (c) President
  4. (d) Prime Minister
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) President

Under Article 200 of the Constitution, a State Governor can reserve a Bill passed by the State Legislature for the consideration of the President of India.
Hence the answer is the President.
Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies · GST Council

Q12. Consider the following statements:
1. Article246Agrants exclusive power to Parliament to make laws on GST.
2. States have no legislative power over intra-state GST.
3. GST Council is a constitutional body under Article 279A.
Which of the above statements is/arecorrect?

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

Answer: (c) 3 only

Statement 1 is incorrect: Article 246A grants concurrent power to both Parliament and State legislatures (not exclusive to Parliament).
Statement 2 is incorrect: States have legislative power over intra-state GST (SGST).
Statement 3 is correct: the GST Council is a constitutional body created under Article 279A.
Hence only 3 is correct.

Current Affairs (2)

Appointments and Resignations · National appointments

Q13. Who was appointed as the Union Law Secretary in March 2025, becoming the first woman to hold this position?

  1. (a) Shelly Oberoi
  2. (b) Atishi Marlena
  3. (c) Anju Rathi Rana
  4. (d) Rekha Gupta
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Anju Rathi Rana

Anju Rathi Rana was appointed as Union Law Secretary in March 2025, becoming the first woman to hold this position.
Reports, Indices and Rankings · Global indices and India's rank

Q14. According to the World Economic Forum's 2025 Energy Transition Index (ETI), which trend best reflects the current state of global energy systems?

  1. (a) Security up, sustainability down
  2. (b) Demand up due to electrification and cooling
  3. (c) AI cut demand, stabilized grid
  4. (d) Investment and readiness above average
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Demand up due to electrification and cooling

The WEF Energy Transition Index 2025 highlights that global energy demand is rising due to greater electrification (EVs, industries) and increased cooling needs from rising temperatures.

Geography (2)

India - Climate, Soils and Natural Vegetation · Rainfall distribution

Q15. Why does the Tamil Nadu coast remain dry during the southwest monsoon?

  1. (a) Due to the presence of extra-tropical cyclonic situations during the winters.
  2. (b) It receives most of the rainfall from tropical cyclones originating over the Arabian Sea.
  3. (c) It is situated parallel to the Bay of Bengal branch of the southwest monsoon.
  4. (d) The inter-tropical convergence zone is located below the Tropic of Capricorn during the winter.
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) It is situated parallel to the Bay of Bengal branch of the southwest monsoon.

The Tamil Nadu coast lies parallel to the Bay of Bengal branch of the southwest monsoon, so the monsoon winds run along the coast without rising/crossing it, leaving the region dry.
Tamil Nadu gets most of its rainfall from the retreating northeast monsoon, not the southwest monsoon.
Atmosphere and Climate · Temperature distribution and inversion

Q16. Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect is primarily caused by which of the following urban factors?

  1. (a) Increased humidity in peri-urban regions
  2. (b) Dense vegetation and water bodies
  3. (c) Concrete structures, low vegetation, and vehicular heat
  4. (d) High-altitude rural zones and river valleys
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Concrete structures, low vegetation, and vehicular heat

The Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect — cities being warmer than surrounding rural areas — is caused primarily by concrete and asphalt absorbing/retaining heat, lack of vegetation, and anthropogenic heat from vehicles and air-conditioning.

Ancient History (2)

Mauryan Empire · Mauryan art and architecture

Q17. Which foreign element, stemming from Achaemenid Persia, influenced Mauryan sculpture?

  1. (a) Use of terracotta
  2. (b) Bold and massive realism
  3. (c) Employment of specific deities
  4. (d) Intricate filigree work
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Bold and massive realism

The Achaemenid (Persian) influence on Mauryan sculpture is visible in its bold, massive realism — exemplified by the polished sandstone pillars and the lifelike rendering of animal capitals (Sarnath lion capital etc.).
Gupta Empire · Gupta rulers

Q18. Which title used by Gupta rulers reflected their Vaishnavite affiliation?

  1. (a) Lokadhama-deva
  2. (b) Parameshvara
  3. (c) Paramabhagavata
  4. (d) Paramatman
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Paramabhagavata

Many Gupta rulers (e.g. Chandragupta II, Samudragupta) adopted the title "Paramabhagavata" indicating their devotion to Vishnu (Bhagavan) — reflecting their Vaishnavite affiliation.

Medieval History (1)

Mughal Empire · Humayun and Sher Shah Suri

Q19. Arrange the following historical events in their correct chronological order, from the earliest to the latest:
1. Construction of the Grand Trunk Road
2. Akbar begins his reign
3. Death of Humayun

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

Answer: (b) 1-3-2

Grand Trunk Road was constructed by Sher Shah Suri (c. 1540).
Humayun died in January 1556.
Akbar began his reign immediately after, in 1556.
Hence order: 1-3-2.

Modern History (2)

British Administration and Policies · Constitutional Acts under British rule

Q20. The Governor General's Council, as established by the Regulating Act, consisted of how many members?

  1. (a) Three
  2. (b) Four
  3. (c) Five
  4. (d) Six
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Four

The Regulating Act of 1773 established the Governor General's Council in Calcutta, consisting of four members besides the Governor General himself.
Swadeshi, Revolutionaries and Home Rule · Partition of Bengal and Swadeshi Movement

Q21. V.O. Chidambaram Pillai, also known as 'Kappalottiya Thamizhan', was a pioneer of the Swadeshi movement who started which enterprise?

  1. (a) Swadeshi Cotton Mills
  2. (b) Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company
  3. (c) Swadeshi Bank
  4. (d) Swadeshi Textile Mills
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company

V.O. Chidambaram Pillai founded the Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company (SSN Co.) in 1906 to compete with British shipping monopoly.
Hence , he is also remembered as 'Kappalottiya Thamizhan' (the Tamil helmsman).

Physics (1)

Modern Physics and Electronics · Radioactivity (alpha, beta, gamma) and half-life

Q22. What happens during beta-plus (β+) decay in a nucleus?

  1. (a) Proton number decreases by 1, mass number remains unchanged
  2. (b) Proton number increases by 1, mass number remains unchanged
  3. (c) Both proton number and mass number decrease
  4. (d) Proton number decreases by 2, mass number decreases by 4
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Proton number decreases by 1, mass number remains unchanged

In beta-plus (β+) decay, a proton is converted into a neutron with the emission of a positron and a neutrino.
Hence the atomic (proton) number decreases by 1, while the mass number remains unchanged.

Economics (3)

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

Q23. Which of the following is an example of a capital receipt?

  1. (a) Income Tax collected
  2. (b) Dividend from PSUs
  3. (c) Loan taken from RBI
  4. (d) Sale proceeds of public services
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Loan taken from RBI

A capital receipt either creates a liability or reduces an asset of the government.
A loan taken from the RBI creates a liability → it is a capital receipt.
Income tax, dividend and sale proceeds of public services are revenue receipts.
Planning and NITI Aayog · Planning Commission and NDC

Q24. How does Indian planning demonstrate responsiveness to feedback?

  1. (a) By finalizing plans before public opinion is known
  2. (b) By discarding public suggestions entirely
  3. (c) By modifying drafts based on criticism and recommendations
  4. (d) By consulting only foreign agencies for planning
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) By modifying drafts based on criticism and recommendations

Indian Five-Year Plans were prepared in draft form and circulated for public, expert and political feedback.
The drafts were then modified based on criticism and recommendations before final adoption — showing planning's responsiveness to feedback.
Agriculture and Food Security · Green Revolution and other agricultural revolutions

Q25. Which of the following statements about Verghese Kurien is correct?

  1. (a) He initiated the White Revolution in India's IT sector.
  2. (b) He pioneered Operation Flood to transform dairy farming.
  3. (c) He invented the milk pasteurization method used in Amul.
  4. (d) He was the first Chairman of the Indian Dairy Association.
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) He pioneered Operation Flood to transform dairy farming.

Dr. Verghese Kurien, the 'Father of the White Revolution', pioneered Operation Flood (1970) — the world's largest dairy development programme — which transformed India into the world's largest milk producer.
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