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SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 24 September 2025 Shift 1 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

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

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Subjects: Static GK (7) · Physics (3) · Ancient History (3) · Modern History (2) · Computer (1) · Polity (1) · Geography (1) · Medieval History (1) · Current Affairs (1) · Economics (4)

Static GK (7)

Space, Defence and Technology · Indian space missions

Q1. What distinguishes ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission from other solar observatories?

  1. (a) It uses radar waves to study the Sun
  2. (b) It orbits the Sun directly
  3. (c) It will study the solar corona from Lagrange Point 1
  4. (d) It is placed in a lunar orbit
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) It will study the solar corona from Lagrange Point 1

Aditya-L1, launched by ISRO in 2023, is positioned in a halo orbit around the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1).
From L1, it continuously observes the Sun (including the solar corona) without any eclipses, distinguishing it from other solar observatories.
Organisations and Headquarters · Regional groupings (SAARC, ASEAN, BIMSTEC, SCO, G20)

Q2. The primary focus of the Quad is in which region?

  1. (a) Europe
  2. (b) Africa
  3. (c) Indo-Pacific
  4. (d) South America
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Indo-Pacific

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), comprising India, USA, Japan and Australia, is focused on a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.
Sports · Sports terminology

Q3. Which sport is the term "zugzwang" associated with?

  1. (a) Kabaddi
  2. (b) Chess
  3. (c) Shooting
  4. (d) Table Tennis
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Chess

Zugzwang is a German chess term describing a situation where any move a player makes will worsen their position.
It is exclusively associated with the game of Chess.
Music and Musical Instruments · Hindustani music (ragas, gharanas)

Q4. Which of the following is NOT a type of raga-based performance?

  1. (a) Thumri
  2. (b) Dhrupad
  3. (c) Prabandha
  4. (d) Sonata
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Sonata

Thumri, Dhrupad and Prabandha are all forms of Indian classical raga-based vocal music.
Sonata is a Western classical instrumental composition and is not raga-based.
Sports · National championships - venues and winners

Q5. Which of the following statements about India's National and Institutional Sports Competitions is/arecorrect?
1) National Games began in 1924 at Lahore and were renamed from the IK Games in Bombay.
2) SGFI holds nationals only for boys under 17 in contact sports like Wrestling and Kabaddi.
3) Inter-University tournaments use knockout or league formats and allow one team per university.

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

Answer: (b) Only 1 and 3 are Correct

Statement 1 is correct: National Games began in 1924 at Lahore and were renamed from the earlier Indian Olympic (IK) Games.
Statement 2 is incorrect: SGFI nationals are held for both boys and girls and across a wide range of sports, not only contact sports.
Statement 3 is correct: Inter-University tournaments use knockout/league formats with one team per university.
Hence 1 and 3 are correct.
Festivals, Fairs, Paintings and Crafts · Martial arts

Q6. Fill in the blank:
Thoda combines martial art with ______ in Himachal Pradesh.

  1. (a) Archery
  2. (b) Swordplay
  3. (c) Stick-fighting
  4. (d) Wrestling
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Archery

Thoda is a traditional folk-dance-cum-martial-art of Himachal Pradesh that combines dance, music and archery.
It is performed during Baisakhi celebrations by two groups symbolising the Pandavas and Kauravas.
Personalities and Nicknames · Famous personalities and their fields

Q7. Which of the following statements about Sir M. Visvesvaraya is correct?

  1. (a) He was the first recipient of the Bharat Ratna.
  2. (b) He was known for his role in India's hydroelectric projects.
  3. (c) He designed the first Indian Rail budget model.
  4. (d) He was a noted industrialist from pre-Independence India.
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) He was known for his role in India's hydroelectric projects.

Sir M. Visvesvaraya was a renowned engineer and statesman, famous for designing and supervising irrigation, hydroelectric and waterworks projects (e.g. Krishnarajasagara dam, automatic flood gates).
He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1955 but not the first recipient; he was not a railway budget designer or industrialist.

Physics (3)

Sources of Energy · Renewable energy missions and targets

Q8. The "Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM)" scheme has a focus on the energy sector within agriculture. What is the primary objective of this scheme?

  1. (a) To provide free electricity to all agricultural consumers.
  2. (b) To promote the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides for higher yields.
  3. (c) To encourage the installation of solar pumps and grid-connected solar power plants in rural areas.
  4. (d) To improve the rural electricity grid infrastructure for better power supply.
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) To encourage the installation of solar pumps and grid-connected solar power plants in rural areas.

PM-KUSUM aims to provide energy and water security to farmers by encouraging the installation of solar pumps and grid-connected solar power plants in rural areas.
It has three components: solar pumps, solarisation of existing pumps, and decentralised solar plants.
Sources of Energy · Solar energy and solar cells

Q9. Which of the given statements is/are CORRECT regarding solar power production?
1. Solar power is a renewable energy source with low operational costs and minimal environmental impact.
2. Kamuthi Solar Power Project is one of the largest single-location solar power plants in India, with a capacity of 648 MW.

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

Answer: (a) Both 1 and 2

Statement 1 is correct: solar power is renewable, has low operational costs and minimal direct emissions.
Statement 2 is correct: the Kamuthi Solar Power Project in Tamil Nadu has a capacity of 648 MW, making it one of the largest single-location solar plants in India.
Human Eye and the Colourful World · Rainbow formation

Q10. The color order in a secondary rainbow is:

  1. (a) Same as primary rainbow
  2. (b) Reversed compared to primary rainbow
  3. (c) Random and variable
  4. (d) Depends on humidity
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Reversed compared to primary rainbow

A secondary rainbow is formed by two internal reflections of sunlight inside raindrops, while a primary rainbow involves one internal reflection.
Due to the extra reflection, the order of colours in a secondary rainbow is reversed (red inside, violet outside) compared to the primary rainbow.

Ancient History (3)

Ancient Art, Culture and Science · Cave architecture (Ajanta, Ellora, Elephanta, etc.)

Q11. The rock-cut Kailasa temple at Ellora was carved out of how many rocks?

  1. (a) One single rock
  2. (b) Cement blocks
  3. (c) Three adjoining rocks
  4. (d) A cluster of stones
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) One single rock

The Kailasa Temple (Cave 16) at Ellora, built by Rashtrakuta king Krishna I in the 8th century, is the world's largest monolithic rock-cut temple.
It was carved out of a single rock of basalt by removing about 2 lakh tonnes of stone.
Vedic Period · Vedic literature (Vedas, Brahmanas, Aranyakas, Upanishads)

Q12. Which among the following is NOT a Vedanga, or the limbs of the Veda?

  1. (a) Kalpa
  2. (b) Vaisheshika
  3. (c) Vyakarana
  4. (d) Jyotisha
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Vaisheshika

The six Vedangas are Shiksha, Kalpa, Vyakarana, Nirukta, Chhanda and Jyotisha.
Vaisheshika is one of the six Astika schools of Indian philosophy (founded by Kanada), not a Vedanga.
Post-Mauryan Period · Art schools (Gandhara, Mathura, Amaravati)

Q13. Which of the following statements most accurately describes a key difference between the Mathura and Gandhara schools of art, as broadly understood in Indian architectural history?

  1. (a) Mathura art primarily used green phyllite, while Gandhara art used spotted red sandstone.
  2. (b) Gandhara art developed on purely indigenous lines, whereas Mathura art showed foreign influences
  3. (c) Mathura art predominantly focused on Buddhist themes, while Gandhara focused on Hindu deities.
  4. (d) Mathura art depicted Buddha in an indigenous Yaksha-like style, whereas Gandhara art reflected Hellenistic (Greco-Roman) features.
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Mathura art depicted Buddha in an indigenous Yaksha-like style, whereas Gandhara art reflected Hellenistic (Greco-Roman) features.

Mathura school used spotted red sandstone and depicted Buddha in a robust, indigenous Yaksha-like style.
Gandhara school used grey schist and showed strong Hellenistic (Greco-Roman) features in Buddha images.
Hence option 4 is correct.

Modern History (2)

British Administration and Policies · Constitutional Acts under British rule

Q14. The Government of India Act of 1935 primarily aimed to:

  1. (a) Grant complete independence to India.
  2. (b) Establish a Dominion status for India.
  3. (c) Provide for a federal structure with provincial autonomy.
  4. (d) Introduce universal adult suffrage.
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Provide for a federal structure with provincial autonomy.

The Government of India Act 1935 introduced a federal structure for India with autonomous provinces and a federation comprising provinces and princely states.
It also expanded the legislatures and introduced provincial autonomy in place of dyarchy.
Swadeshi, Revolutionaries and Home Rule · Early revolutionary activities

Q15. The revolutionary Bagha Jatin (Jatindranath Mukherjee) was known for his valiant fight and for inspiring revolutionaries in which Indian state?

  1. (a) Punjab
  2. (b) Uttar Pradesh
  3. (c) Bengal
  4. (d) Bihar
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Bengal

Bagha Jatin (Jatindranath Mukherjee) was a Bengali revolutionary, head of the Jugantar party.
He inspired the armed struggle against British rule from Bengal and died fighting in the Balasore battle in 1915.

Computer (1)

Cyber Security and Viruses · Cyber attacks (phishing, spoofing, DoS)

Q16. Which of the following is a cybercrime related to identity theft under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?

  1. (a) Using public Wi-Fi to access online accounts
  2. (b) Stealing personal details to create fake identities and commit fraud
  3. (c) Downloading free music from unofficial websites
  4. (d) Posting harmless pictures on a social media profile
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Stealing personal details to create fake identities and commit fraud

Identity theft under the BNS 2023 covers acts where a person dishonestly uses another's personal data (Aadhaar, PAN, etc.) to create fake identities and commit fraud (Section 318 etc.).
The other options are not identity theft offences.

Polity (1)

State Government · Governor - appointment and powers

Q17. Who is the 20th governor of Uttar Pradesh since 2019?

  1. (a) Anandiben Patel
  2. (b) Satya Pal Malik
  3. (c) Ram Naresh Yadav
  4. (d) Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Anandiben Patel

Anandiben Patel has been serving as the 20th Governor of Uttar Pradesh since July 2019.
She also served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat earlier.

Geography (1)

India - Population and Census · Census 2011 - population and growth

Q18. Consider the following about population growth in India:
Statement-I: The population pyramid in India is broad at the base and top and narrow in the middle.
Statement-II: India has a large proportion of young population due to high birth rates and declining death rates.
Which one of the following is CORRECT in respect of the above statements?

  1. (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
  2. (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
  3. (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
  4. (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Statement-I is incorrect: India's population pyramid is broad at the base and narrows towards the top (typical of a young population), not broad at top.
Statement-II is correct: India has a large young population because of historically high birth rates and steadily declining death rates.
Hence I is incorrect but II is correct.

Medieval History (1)

Vijayanagara and Bahmani Kingdoms · Krishnadevaraya

Q19. Which of the following works was composed by the Vijayanagara ruler Krishnadevaraya and is renowned for its poetic richness and devotion to Lord Vishnu?

  1. (a) Ramachantam
  2. (b) Amuktamalyada
  3. (c) Manimekalai
  4. (d) Mathavilasam
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Amuktamalyada

Amuktamalyada is a Telugu epic poem composed by Vijayanagara king Krishnadevaraya in praise of Lord Vishnu (Andal's union with Vishnu).
It is famous for its poetic richness, devotion and political insights.

Current Affairs (1)

Sports - Current · Tournaments and winners

Q20. Fill in the blank:
The final match of the 133rd Durand Cup, held between 26 July and 31 August 2024, featured Northeast United FC competing against ______.

  1. (a) Bengaluru FC
  2. (b) East Bengal FC
  3. (c) Mohun Bagan SG
  4. (d) FC Goa
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Mohun Bagan SG

In the 133rd Durand Cup 2024 final, Northeast United FC played against Mohun Bagan Super Giant and won the title.
Hence the opponent in the final was Mohun Bagan SG.

Economics (4)

Government Schemes and Economic Reports · Global indices - publishers and methodology

Q21. The Index of Economic Freedom 2025 is published by which conservative think tank?

  1. (a) Cato Institute
  2. (b) Heritage Foundation
  3. (c) American Enterprise Institute
  4. (d) Brookings Institution
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Heritage Foundation

The Index of Economic Freedom is an annual ranking published since 1995 by the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank in Washington D.C., in collaboration earlier with the Wall Street Journal.
External Sector and International Economic Organisations · Foreign trade policy and EXIM

Q22. Which of the following statements about output markets in an open economy iscorrect?

  1. (a) A country can only produce what it consumes
  2. (b) Consumers are restricted to domestically produced goods
  3. (c) Trade in goods and services allows wider consumer and producer choice
  4. (d) Only producers benefit from international trade
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Trade in goods and services allows wider consumer and producer choice

In an open economy, the output market is integrated with the rest of the world.
Free trade in goods and services widens consumer choices (varieties from abroad) and producer choices (export markets), benefiting both.
Other statements are characteristics of a closed economy or are incorrect.
Planning and NITI Aayog · Planning Commission and NDC

Q23. The Planning Commission was established in which year?

  1. (a) 1947
  2. (b) 1949
  3. (c) 1950
  4. (d) 1952
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 1950

The Planning Commission of India was established by a Cabinet resolution on 15 March 1950 to formulate Five-Year Plans for economic and social development.
It was later replaced by the NITI Aayog on 1 January 2015.
Industry and Infrastructure · LPG reforms of 1991

Q24. Read the following statements carefully and choose thecorrectoption regarding Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Assertion(A): The 1991 reforms led to the opening of the Indian economy to foreign investors.
Reason(R): The government wanted to increase domestic savings rate rapidly.

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

Answer: (c) A is true but R is false.

Assertion is correct: the 1991 LPG reforms opened the Indian economy to foreign investment.
Reason is false: the reforms were driven by the balance of payments crisis and the need for foreign exchange/efficiency, not primarily to boost domestic savings.
Hence A is true but R is false.
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