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SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 24 September 2025 Shift 3 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

All 24 GK / GS questions asked in SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 on 24 September 2025 Shift 3, with correct answers and short solutions, subject-wise: Static GK, Economics, Modern History, Polity, Current Affairs, Ancient History.

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Subjects: Static GK (8) · Economics (4) · Modern History (3) · Polity (1) · Current Affairs (3) · Ancient History (1) · Geography (2) · Medieval History (1) · Physics (1)

Static GK (8)

Space, Defence and Technology · Launch vehicles and satellites

Q1. What makes the SSLV (Small Satellite Launch Vehicle) distinct from PSLV and GSLV?

  1. (a) It uses a hybrid liquid-solid engine
  2. (b) It is designed for on-demand, low-cost launches
  3. (c) It operates from a sea-based platform
  4. (d) It can only launch foreign satellites
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) It is designed for on-demand, low-cost launches

SSLV is ISRO's small-lift launch vehicle developed specifically for on-demand, low-cost launches of small satellites (up to ~500 kg) into LEO.
PSLV and GSLV are larger, more complex launchers built for heavier payloads and not optimised for cost or quick turnaround.
SSLV uses solid stages (not hybrid liquid-solid), is launched from land, and is not restricted to foreign satellites.
Organisations and Headquarters · Regional groupings (SAARC, ASEAN, BIMSTEC, SCO, G20)

Q2. When was the concept of QUAD first proposed?

  1. (a) 2004
  2. (b) 2007
  3. (c) 2017
  4. (d) 2020
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 2007

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) — comprising India, USA, Japan and Australia — was first proposed in 2007 by Japanese PM Shinzo Abe.
It was revived in 2017 after a period of dormancy, but the initial proposal year is 2007.
Monuments and Heritage · Temples and religious places

Q3. The famous Meenakshi Temple in Madurai is known for which architectural feature?

  1. (a) White marble walls
  2. (b) Hidden underground shrines
  3. (c) Shikhara covered in gold
  4. (d) Gigantic Gopurams (gateway towers)
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Gigantic Gopurams (gateway towers)

The Meenakshi Temple (Madurai, Tamil Nadu) is a classic Dravidian temple famous for its towering, intricately sculpted gopurams (gateway towers).
It is not known for white marble (that is Taj/Dilwara), gold shikhara (Kashi Vishwanath), or underground shrines.
Books and Authors · International books and authors

Q4. Which American author received the Pulitzer Prize for "Beloved" and was later awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993?

  1. (a) Toni Morrison
  2. (b) Alice Walker
  3. (c) Maya Angelou
  4. (d) Zora Neale Hurston
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Toni Morrison

Toni Morrison won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1988 for "Beloved" and the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993.
Alice Walker won a Pulitzer for "The Color Purple"; Maya Angelou and Zora Neale Hurston did not win the Nobel.
Sports · Asian Games and Commonwealth Games

Q5. In which Asian Games did India first win a gold medal in athletics?

  1. (a) 1951
  2. (b) 1962
  3. (c) 1970
  4. (d) 1982
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 1951

India hosted and won athletics gold medals at the very first Asian Games held in New Delhi in 1951.
Several Indian athletes (Lavy Pinto, Sohan Singh, etc.) won golds in track events at that edition.
Music and Musical Instruments · Hindustani music (ragas, gharanas)

Q6. Which musical form is described as having a 'sombre atmosphere' and emphasizing rhythm?

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

Answer: (b) Dhrupad

Dhrupad is the oldest and most austere form of Hindustani classical music, characterised by a grave/sombre mood, emphasis on rhythm (taal) and devotional themes.
Khyal is more melodic and ornamental; Thumri is light/romantic; Tappa is fast and based on folk tunes.
Sports · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q7. Consider the following statements about Boxing techniques and training:
1) Offensive boxing actions include "Straight Left to the Body" and "Right Uppercut to the Head".
2) Methods like "Shadow Boxing" and "Mirror Boxing" are used for developing boxing techniques.
3) The four boxing distances or ranges are Long Distance, Medium Distance, Close Distance, and Infighting.
Which of the above statements is/arecorrect?

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

Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3 are Correct

All three statements describe standard boxing knowledge.
Offensive actions include straight left to body and right uppercut to head.
Shadow and mirror boxing are common training drills.
Four combat ranges in boxing — long, medium, close and infighting — are widely accepted.
Hence1, 2 and 3 are all correct.
Dances · Folk dances by state

Q8. Fill in the Blank:
Panthi dancers wear ______ during performance.

  1. (a) Kurta
  2. (b) Dhoti
  3. (c) Saree
  4. (d) Lungi
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Dhoti

Panthi is a folk dance of Chhattisgarh performed by the Satnami community.
Male dancers traditionally wear adhoti(with bare upper body or a light cloth) during performance.

Economics (4)

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

Q9. The "Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme" has been introduced for various sectors in India. What is the primary goal behind the implementation of this scheme?

  1. (a) To reduce the fiscal deficit of the government.
  2. (b) To boost domestic manufacturing and attract investments.
  3. (c) To promote exports of agricultural commodities.
  4. (d) To improve the skill development of the workforce.
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) To boost domestic manufacturing and attract investments.

The PLI scheme provides financial incentives to companies based on incremental sales of domestically manufactured products.
Its primary goal is to boost domestic manufacturing, attract investments and make India a global manufacturing hub.
It is not directly aimed at fiscal deficit, agriculture exports, or skill development.
National Income · Methods of measuring national income

Q10. Consider the following statements about the impact of foreign trade on aggregate demand in India:
Statement1: Imports by Indian consumers act as a leakage from the circular flow of income hence reducing aggregate demand.
Statement2: Exports from India to foreign markets act as an injection into the circular flow, increasing aggregate demand.

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

Answer: (c) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct

In the circular flow of income, imports represent payments going out of the domestic economy — a leakage that reduces aggregate demand.
Exports represent foreign payments coming into the economy — an injection that increases aggregate demand.
Hencebothstatements are correct.
Planning and NITI Aayog · Five-Year Plans - objectives and models

Q11. What was the main focus of the First Five-Year Plan?

  1. (a) Heavy industries
  2. (b) Agriculture
  3. (c) Urbanization
  4. (d) Information Technology
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Agriculture

India's First Five-Year Plan (1951–56) was based on the Harrod-Domar model and focused mainly on agriculture, irrigation and power.
Heavy industries became the focus of the Second Plan (Mahalanobis model).
External Sector and International Economic Organisations · WTO

Q12. Read the following statements carefully and choose the correct option regarding Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Assertion(A): WTO encourages free and fair trade across nations.
Reason(R): It allows countries to impose arbitrary restrictions to protect domestic industries.

  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 true: WTO's objective is to encourage free and fair trade across nations.
Reason is false: WTO actually restricts arbitrary trade restrictions and aims to reduce them; it does not allow countries to impose them arbitrarily.
Hence A is true but R is false.

Modern History (3)

Gandhian Era · Simon Commission and Nehru Report

Q13. The Simon Commission, appointed in 1927, was boycotted by the Indian National Congress because:

  1. (a) It recommended the immediate granting of full independence to India.
  2. (b) It proposed the complete abolition of separate electorates.
  3. (c) It did not include any Indian members.
  4. (d) It advocated for the continuation of dyarchy in the province.
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) It did not include any Indian members.

The Simon Commission, set up to review the working of the Government of India Act 1919, consisted entirely of British members and no Indian was included.
This exclusion was seen as an insult and led to nationwide boycotts with the slogan "Simon, Go Back".
Swadeshi, Revolutionaries and Home Rule · Chittagong Armoury Raid and other revolutionaries

Q14. The trio of Binoy, Badal, and Dinesh are remembered for their daring armed attack on which building, a symbol of British administration in Calcutta?

  1. (a) Victoria Memorial
  2. (b) Fort William
  3. (c) Writers' Building
  4. (d) Howrah Station
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Writers' Building

On 8 December 1930, Binoy Basu, Badal Gupta and Dinesh Gupta of the Bengal Volunteers attacked the Writers' Building in Calcutta, the seat of British administration in Bengal.
They killed the inspector general of prisons NS Simpson; the event is famous as the 'Olive Dale' incident or 'Writers' Building Raid'.
Peasant, Tribal and Civil Uprisings · Leaders of tribal movements

Q15. Rani Gaidinliu, a prominent freedom fighter, is best known for her leadership in which movement during British India?

  1. (a) Joined the Heraka movement, mobilizing Naga tribes against British missionaries
  2. (b) Peasant uprising in Bengal against zamindari oppression.
  3. (c) Armed revolt in Punjab supporting the Ghadar Party's cause
  4. (d) Non-cooperation movement led by Mahatma Gandhi in Andhra Pradesh
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Joined the Heraka movement, mobilizing Naga tribes against British missionaries

Rani Gaidinliu, a Naga spiritual and political leader, joined the Heraka religious movement led by Haipou Jadonang.
She mobilized the Naga tribes against British rule and Christian missionary influence, demanding self-rule.
She was arrested in 1932 and was later called "Rani" by Jawaharlal Nehru.

Polity (1)

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

Q16. What does the term "Zero FIR" imply under the new law?

  1. (a) FIR can be filed at any police station, regardless of jurisdiction
  2. (b) FIR can be withdrawn at zero cost
  3. (c) FIR can be digitally deleted if not verified
  4. (d) FIR can be filed without police verification
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) FIR can be filed at any police station, regardless of jurisdiction

A "Zero FIR" allows the victim to lodge an FIR at any police station irrespective of where the crime took place; it is later transferred to the police station having jurisdiction.
It is not about cost, deletion or skipping verification.

Current Affairs (3)

Appointments and Resignations · Heads of organisations

Q17. Who was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) in March 2025?

  1. (a) Ajay Bhadoo
  2. (b) Rajneet Kohli
  3. (c) Dr. Ajit Ratnakar Joshi
  4. (d) Anju Rathi Rana
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Ajay Bhadoo

In March 2025, IAS officer Ajay Bhadoo was appointed as the CEO of the Government e-Marketplace (GeM), India's public procurement portal.
Sports - Current · Tournaments and winners

Q18. How many sports disciplines are included in the 2nd edition of the Khelo India Para Games 2025?

  1. (a) 4
  2. (b) 5
  3. (c) 6
  4. (d) 7
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 6

The 2nd edition of the Khelo India Para Games 2025 included 6 sports disciplines.
These covered Para-athletics, Para-archery, Para-shooting, Para-table tennis, Para-powerlifting and Para-badminton.
Reports, Indices and Rankings · Reports and their publishers

Q19. The Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2024 is released by which global civil society organization?

  1. (a) World Bank
  2. (b) Transparency International
  3. (c) UNODC
  4. (d) OECD
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Transparency International

The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is released annually by Transparency International, a Berlin-based global civil society anti-corruption organisation.
World Bank, UNODC and OECD do not publish the CPI.

Ancient History (1)

Buddhism, Jainism and Other Sects · Gautama Buddha - life events

Q20. Who among the following is NOT a disciple of Buddha?

  1. (a) Ananda
  2. (b) Upali
  3. (c) Sariputta
  4. (d) Susima
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Susima

Ananda, Upali and Sariputta were among Buddha's chief disciples.
Susima is associated with the Mauryan dynasty (elder son of Bindusara) and is not counted among Buddha's direct disciples.

Geography (2)

India - Minerals, Energy and Industries · Metallic minerals and mines

Q21. Consider the following statements regarding the production of bauxite in India.
1. In India, the largest deposits of bauxite occur in the Dharwar rock systems.
2. Jharkhand is the largest producer of bauxite in India.
3. Most of the bauxite is found in the laterite rocks on the plateau or hill ranges of the peninsula.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are INCORRECT?

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

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Statement 1 is incorrect: bauxite in India is found mainly in tertiary laterite deposits, not the Dharwar rock systems.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Odisha (not Jharkhand) is the largest producer of bauxite in India.
Statement 3 is correct: most bauxite is found in laterite rocks on plateaus/hill ranges of the peninsula.
Hence Statements 1 and 2 areincorrect.
India - Population and Census · Human settlements - rural and urban types

Q22. The dispersed rural settlements can be found predominantly in which of the following areas of India?
1. In the Bundelkhand region of central India
2. In the state of Chhattisgarh
3. In the lower plains of the River Ganga
4. In the hilly states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh
Select the CORRECT answer using the code given below:

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

Answer: (d) 4 only

Dispersed (scattered) rural settlements occur where land is rugged, water sources scattered or agriculture limited.
Such conditions exist mainly in the hilly states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.
Bundelkhand, Chhattisgarh and the Ganga plains have predominantly nucleated/clustered settlements.

Medieval History (1)

Marathas · Peshwas

Q23. In historical texts, Baji Rao I is popularly referred to as:

  1. (a) Peshwa Vishwajeet
  2. (b) Balaji Rao
  3. (c) Baji Rao Ballal
  4. (d) Shahu's Commander
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Baji Rao Ballal

Baji Rao I (1700–1740), the 7th Peshwa of the Maratha Empire under Chhatrapati Shahu, is popularly called "Baji Rao Ballal" — Ballal being his patronymic.
He is renowned for never losing a battle.

Physics (1)

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

Q24. Which type of radioactive decay results in an increase in the atomic number of the parent nucleus by one, while keeping the mass number unchanged?

  1. (a) Alpha decay
  2. (b) Beta-minus decay
  3. (c) Beta-plus decay
  4. (d) Gamma decay
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Beta-minus decay

Beta-minus (β−) decay: a neutron is converted to a proton, electron and antineutrino.
Proton number (Z) increases by 1, mass number (A) remains unchanged.
Alpha decay reduces both A and Z; Beta-plus decreases Z by 1; Gamma decay changes neither.
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