SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 13 November 2025 Shift 2 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

Debala Mitra was the first woman Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), serving from 1981 to 1983. She was a renowned archaeologist and scholar. Why others are wrong: - Kamala Das: A famous Malayalam poet and writer, not associated with ASI. - Anna Chandy: She was the first woman judge of a High Court in India (Kerala HC), not related to ASI. - Chitra Ramkrishna: She was the Managing Director & CEO of NSE (National Stock Exchange), unrelated to ASI.

Vikram Seth, the celebrated Indian author best known for 'A Suitable Boy', wrote 'From Heaven Lake: Travels Through Sinkiang and Tibet' (1983). This travelogue describes his journey from China to India via Sinkiang and Tibet, and it won the Thomas Cook Travel Book Award. Why others are wrong: - Sarah Joseph: A Malayalam novelist, not known for this work. - Rohit Lal: Not associated with this book. - Kanchana Banerjee: Not the author of this work.

Vamsi is a traditional flute instrument associated with Tamil Nadu. It is a wind instrument (aerophone) made of bamboo and is closely connected to the Carnatic music tradition of South India. Why others are wrong: - Drum: Percussion instrument; Vamsi is not a percussion instrument. - Sarod: A plucked string instrument from North India, not a flute. - Manjira: Small cymbals used in devotional music, a percussion instrument, not a flute.

Swang is a traditional folk theatre and dance form performed in Uttar Pradesh (and also in Haryana). It involves dramatic enactments, songs, and dances based on mythological and historical themes. Why others are wrong: - Goa: Known for folk dances like Fugdi , Dhalo , and Dekhni , not Swang . - Kerala: Known for Kathakali, Mohiniyattam , and Theyyam , not Swang . - Karnataka: Known for Yakshagana , Dollu Kunitha, etc., not Swang .

INSAT (Indian National Satellite System) is a multipurpose satellite system used for: - Statement I (Television broadcasting): INSAT supports direct-to-home (DTH) TV broadcasting across India. - Statement II (Weather Forecasting): INSAT carries meteorological payloads for weather monitoring and cyclone warning. Therefore, Both I and II are correct uses of INSAT.

Vyommitra is the female-looking half-humanoid robot developed by ISRO to be flown on the uncrewed Gaganyaan-G1 mission. The name ' Vyommitra ' is derived from Sanskrit words 'Vyoma' (space) and 'Mitra' (friend), meaning 'space friend'. She is designed to simulate astronaut functions and test life support systems. Why others are wrong: - Manavi: Not the name of the ISRO robot. - Bhumika: Not associated with the Gaganyaan mission. - Rokshak : Not the name of this humanoid robot.

N. Chandrababu Naidu of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on 12 June 2024, after the TDP-led NDA alliance won the 2024 Andhra Pradesh state elections. Why others are wrong: - Revanth Reddy: He is the Chief Minister of Telangana. - Mohan Yadav: He is the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. - Vishnu Deo Sai: He is the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh.

NITI Aayog launched the policy report titled 'Expanding Quality Higher Education through States and State Public Universities' in February 2025. The report focused on improving the quality and accessibility of higher education at state-funded universities. Why others are wrong: - Ministry of Education: It did not launch this specific report. - NGO Pratham: It focuses on school-level education assessments (Annual Status of Education Report). - Azad Foundation: It is an NGO focused on women's livelihood, not higher education policy.

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launched the Swavalambini initiative in March 2025 to promote and support women entrepreneurs across India. The initiative aims to provide skill training, mentorship, and financial linkage to women. Why others are wrong: - Ministry of Women and Child Development: While it runs schemes for women, it did not launch Swavalambini . - Ministry of Rural Development: Focuses on rural infrastructure and livelihood; not the ministry behind this initiative. - Ministry of Commerce and Industry: Primarily handles trade and industrial policy, not this initiative.

Both statements are correct: - Statement I: The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) is published by MoSPI (Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation) to measure employment and unemployment in India. - Statement II: The Monthly Infrastructure Performance Review Report is also published by MoSPI to track the performance of key infrastructure sectors. Hence, Both I and II are reports under MoSPI .

Customs duty is the tax levied on goods that are imported into or exported out of India. It is governed by the Customs Act, 1962, and is administered by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). Why others are wrong: - Excise duty: Levied on goods manufactured within India (now mostly replaced by GST). - Wealth tax: Was levied on net wealth of individuals; abolished in 2015. - Estate duty: Was levied on the transfer of property after death; abolished in India in 1985.

The National Logistics Policy (NLP), launched in September 2022, aims to bring India among the top 25 countries in the World Bank's Logistics Performance Index (LPI) by 2030. It also aims to reduce logistics costs from around 13-14% of GDP to below 8% of GDP. Why others are wrong: - 2027: Not the target year mentioned in the NLP. - 2040: Not the target year for the LPI ranking goal. - 2047: This is India's Viksit Bharat (Developed India) vision year, not the NLP LPI target.

India's Special Economic Zones (SEZ) policy was announced in April 2000 as part of the Export-Import (EXIM) Policy of 2000. The policy aimed to provide an internationally competitive environment for exports. The SEZ Act was subsequently passed in 2005 and came into force in 2006. Why others are wrong: - 1998 and 1999: The SEZ policy had not been announced in these years. - 2002: The SEZ Act was not in place yet; the policy was announced in 2000.

Capital goods are durable goods used in the production of other goods and services. A capital goods industry is one that produces machinery, equipment, tools, and other durable items used in manufacturing — such as machine tools, industrial machinery, and plant equipment. Why others are wrong: - Option : External commercial borrowings relate to finance, not a type of goods-producing industry. - Option : Exporting food products describes an agro -export industry, not a capital goods industry. - Option : Processing raw agricultural products describes agro -processing industries.

Tariff measures are taxes imposed on goods crossing international borders. Both Export taxes (taxes on goods leaving a country) and Import taxes (taxes on goods entering a country) are considered tariff measures under trade policy. Therefore, Both I and II are tariff measures. Why others are wrong: - Only I or Only II: Both export and import taxes are tariffs; excluding either one is incorrect.

The Sudasari Great Indian Bustard (GIB) Breeding Centre is located in Rajasthan. The Great Indian Bustard is a critically endangered bird, and this centre was established to conserve and breed this species in captivity, primarily in the Desert National Park area of Rajasthan. Why others are wrong: - Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka: These states do not host this specific GIB breeding facility. The natural habitat of GIB is primarily the arid and semi-arid grasslands of Rajasthan.

Marmagao ( Mormugao ) Port is located in Goa and its hinterland includes Goa, Karnataka, and parts of Southern Maharashtra — primarily serving iron ore, coal, and fertilizer traffic from these regions. Himachal Pradesh is a landlocked hill state in North India and does not form part of the hinterland of Marmagao port. Why others are wrong: - Karnataka, Goa, Southern Maharashtra: All are part of the hinterland of Marmagao Port.

As per the data available up to February 2025 (based on Census 2011 figures, which remain the reference), Scheduled Tribe (ST) individuals comprise approximately 8.6% of India's total population. This amounts to around 10.45 crore people. Why others are wrong: - 5.5%: This figure is lower than the actual ST population share. - 9.8%: This is not the correct ST population percentage. - 12.2%: This percentage is higher than the actual figure and does not correspond to the ST population.

Newton's Third Law of Motion states: 'For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.' This means that whenever one body exerts a force on another, the second body exerts a force of the same magnitude but in the opposite direction on the first body. Why others are wrong: - Option : The reaction is equal (not greater) in magnitude. - Option : This describes Newton's Second Law of Motion. - Option : This describes Newton's First Law of Motion (Law of Inertia).

Pressure is defined as the force applied per unit area. The correct formula is: Pressure (P) = Force (F) / Area (A) SI unit of pressure is Pascal (Pa), where 1 Pa = 1 N/m². Why others are wrong: - Option : Multiplying force and area gives no standard physical quantity. - Option : Area divided by force is the inverse of pressure, which has no standard meaning. - Option : This is not a standard formula for any physical quantity.

In 1722, Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah appointed Sawai Raja Jai Singh II (founder of Jaipur) as the governor (Subedar) of Agra. He was known for his great interest in astronomy and built the famous Jantar Mantar observatories. Why others are wrong: - Bengal: Was governed by different Nawabs; Jai Singh was not given Bengal. - Awadh: Was under the Nawabs of Awadh; Jai Singh did not govern it. - Odisha: Was not assigned to Sawai Jai Singh.

Under Article 3 of the Indian Constitution, Parliament has the power to form a new state by separation of territory from any state, unite states, increase/diminish the area of a state, or alter the boundaries or name of any state. The State Legislature's view is sought but is not binding. Why others are wrong: - The State Legislature: It can express its view, but does not have the final authority to alter its own boundaries. - President: The President refers the bill to the concerned State Legislature but does not directly alter boundaries. - Supreme Court: It is a judicial body and does not have the legislative power to alter state boundaries.

Respiration (specifically aerobic respiration) is the process in which organisms take in oxygen from outside the body to break down glucose (food) and release energy. The overall equation is: Glucose + Oxygen → Carbon dioxide + Water + Energy (ATP) Why others are wrong: - Digestion: The mechanical and chemical breakdown of food in the digestive system; does not involve oxygen directly for energy release. - Photosynthesis: A process in green plants that uses sunlight to convert CO ₂ and water into glucose; opposite in nature. - Fermentation: An anaerobic process (without oxygen) that breaks down food into simpler compounds like alcohol or lactic acid.

The Charaksamhita (Charaka Samhita) is one of the foundational texts of Ayurveda — the ancient Indian system of medicine. Attributed to the physician Charaka, it covers topics such as physiology, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. Why others are wrong: - Astronomy: The classical text for astronomy is Aryabhatiya by Aryabhata. - Architecture: Vastu Shastra and Manasara are texts on architecture. - Mathematics: Texts like Brahmasphutasiddhanta or Lilavati deal with mathematics.