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SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 13 November 2025 Shift 3 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

All 25 GK / GS questions asked in SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 on 13 November 2025 Shift 3, with correct answers and short solutions, subject-wise: Polity, Current Affairs, Static GK, Geography, Physics, Economics.

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Subjects: Polity (2) · Current Affairs (6) · Static GK (4) · Geography (2) · Physics (1) · Economics (5) · Medieval History (1) · Modern History (1) · Biology (2) · Ancient History (1)

Polity (2)

DPSP and Fundamental Duties · Important DPSP articles (39A, 40, 44, 45, 48A, 50, 51)

Q1. Article 51 of the Indian Constitution is related with which of the following?

  1. (a) Promotion of co-operative societies
  2. (b) Promotion of international peace and security
  3. (c) Uniform Civil Code
  4. (d) Organization of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Promotion of international peace and security

Article 51 falls under the Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV) and deals with the Promotion of international peace and security. It directs the State to endeavour to promote international peace, maintain just and honourable relations between nations, and encourage settlement of disputes by arbitration. Article 43B deals with co-operative societies; Article 44 with Uniform Civil Code; Article 48 with Organisation of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry.
Union Executive · President - powers (executive, legislative, veto, pardon, ordinance)

Q2. Who can dissolve the House of the People of India before its term ends?

  1. (a) President on Prime Minister's advice
  2. (b) Speaker of the House of the People
  3. (c) Chief Justice of India
  4. (d) Election Commission
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) President on Prime Minister's advice

Under Article 85 of the Indian Constitution, the President of India can dissolve the Lok Sabha (House of the People) on the advice of the Prime Minister before its full term of five years. The Speaker presides over sessions but has no power to dissolve Parliament. The Chief Justice of India has no such constitutional role. The Election Commission conducts elections but does not dissolve Parliament.

Current Affairs (6)

Appointments and Resignations · National appointments

Q3. In September 2024, who has been appointed as Director General of the Narcotics Control Bureau?

  1. (a) Sunil Kakkar
  2. (b) Rajneet Kohli
  3. (c) Ambuj Chandna
  4. (d) Anurag Garg
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Anurag Garg

Anurag Garg, an IPS officer, was appointed as the Director General of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in September 2024. The NCB is India's apex body for drug law enforcement under the Ministry of Home Affairs. The other options — Sunil Kakkar, Rajneet Kohli, and Ambuj Chandna — did not hold this position at that time.
National Affairs and Government Initiatives · New government schemes and missions

Q4. On October 2, 2024, the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan was launched in:

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

Answer: (a) Jharkhand

The Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 2, 2024, in Jharkhand. 'Dharti Aaba ' is an honorary title of Birsa Munda, the revered tribal freedom fighter from Jharkhand. The scheme aims at improving the socio-economic, health, and educational conditions of tribal communities across India.
Reports, Indices and Rankings · Global indices and India's rank

Q5. India ranks at what position in the World Competitiveness Index 2024?

  1. (a) 46th
  2. (b) 19th
  3. (c) 61st
  4. (d) 39th
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 39th

In the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2024, India was ranked 39th among 67 economies, an improvement from 40th in 2023. The index evaluates countries on economic performance, government efficiency, business efficiency, and infrastructure. India has been consistently improving its ranking in recent years.
Reports, Indices and Rankings · Reports and their publishers

Q6. The 'State of the World's Children 2024' report was published by which of the following?

  1. (a) UNICEF
  2. (b) World Bank
  3. (c) IMF
  4. (d) World Economic Forum
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) UNICEF

The 'State of the World's Children' is an annual flagship report published by UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund). The 2024 edition focused on digital technology's impact on children. World Bank publishes the World Development Report; IMF publishes the World Economic Outlook; World Economic Forum publishes the Global Competitiveness Report.
Environment and Climate - Current · Species discoveries and conservation news

Q7. The Allographa effusosoredica , a newly discovered species in the Western Ghats, belongs to ________.

  1. (a) Lichen
  2. (b) Cat
  3. (c) Bat
  4. (d) Butterfly
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Lichen

Allographa effusosoredica is a newly discovered lichen species found in the Western Ghats of India. Lichens are composite organisms formed by a symbiotic relationship between fungi and photosynthetic partners (algae or cyanobacteria). They are found in diverse ecosystems and serve as environmental health indicators. The other options — cat, bat, butterfly — are animals, not lichens.
Science, Technology and Space - Current · Technology launches and AI

Q8. Which Indian startup has developed the country's first full-stack 25-qubit quantum computer?

  1. (a) QpiAl
  2. (b) QNu Labs
  3. (c) Prenishq
  4. (d) QuPrayog
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) QpiAl

QpiAl (Quantum Physics and Intelligence AI), an IIT Delhi spinoff, developed India's first full-stack 25-qubit quantum computer. This is a significant milestone in India's quantum computing journey. QNu Labs focuses on quantum cryptography and secure communications; Prenishq and QuPrayog are different quantum technology entities with different areas of work.

Static GK (4)

Books and Authors · Modern Indian books and authors

Q9. Who is the author of the book 'Above Average'?

  1. (a) Amit Varma
  2. (b) Amitabha Bagchi
  3. (c) Anita Nair
  4. (d) Amish Tripathi
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Amitabha Bagchi

'Above Average' is a novel written by Amitabha Bagchi, an Indian author and IIT professor known for works such as 'The Householder' and 'This Place'. Amit Varma is known for 'My Friend Sancho'; Anita Nair for 'Ladies Coupe'; Amish Tripathi for the Shiva Trilogy — all different works unrelated to 'Above Average'.
Music and Musical Instruments · Folk music and songs by state

Q10. 'Mangal' folk songs are traditional to which Indian state?

  1. (a) Goa
  2. (b) Maharashtra
  3. (c) Uttarakhand
  4. (d) Telangana
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Uttarakhand

Mangal geet (auspicious folk songs) are a traditional part of Uttarakhand's folk culture. They are sung during weddings and other auspicious occasions to invoke blessings from deities and celebrate life events. Goa, Maharashtra, and Telangana have their own distinct folk song traditions that are different from Mangal geet .
Books and Authors · Modern Indian books and authors

Q11. ' Pinjar ', a book portraying the trauma of Partition, has been written by which Indian author?

  1. (a) Krishna Sobti
  2. (b) Amrita Pritam
  3. (c) Ismat Chughtai
  4. (d) Mahadevi Verma
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Amrita Pritam

' Pinjar ' (meaning The Skeleton/Cage) is a celebrated novel written by Amrita Pritam in Punjabi (1950), depicting the horror and trauma of the Partition of India through the story of a Hindu woman abducted during Partition. It was later made into a film in 2003. Krishna Sobti wrote 'Mitro Marjani'; Ismat Chughtai wrote ' Lihaaf '; Mahadevi Verma was a Hindi poetess — all different from Pinjar .
Dances · Folk dances by state

Q12. Which of the following is a traditional dance associated with the culture of Sikkim?

  1. (a) Loor
  2. (b) Dindi
  3. (c) Padhar
  4. (d) Snow Lion
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Snow Lion

The Snow Lion dance (also called Singhi Chham) is a traditional Sikkimese dance that depicts the mythological snow lion — a sacred symbol in Tibetan and Himalayan Buddhist culture. It is performed in monasteries during festivals. Loor is from Haryana; Dindi is a devotional dance from Maharashtra; Padhar is a dance form from Himachal Pradesh.

Geography (2)

Universe and Solar System · Universe, galaxies and Big Bang

Q13. The most popular argument regarding the origin of the universe is the ________.

  1. (a) Big Bang Theory
  2. (b) Plate Tectonics
  3. (c) Quantum Mechanics
  4. (d) String Theory
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Big Bang Theory

The Big Bang Theory is the most widely accepted cosmological model explaining the origin of the universe. It proposes that the universe began as an extremely hot, dense singularity approximately 13.8 billion years ago and has been expanding ever since. It is supported by evidence such as cosmic microwave background radiation and the recession of galaxies. Plate Tectonics explains Earth's crustal movement; Quantum Mechanics deals with subatomic physics; String Theory is a mathematical physics framework.
India - Agriculture · Types of farming (shifting, terrace, etc.)

Q14. Which of the following crops is NOT associated with dryland farming?

  1. (a) Guar
  2. (b) Bajra
  3. (c) Jute
  4. (d) Ragi
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Jute

Jute is NOT associated with dryland farming. It is a water-intensive crop that requires about 1,500–2,000 mm of rainfall and well-distributed moisture. It grows best in humid, warm climates. Dryland/rainfed crops are drought-tolerant: Guar (cluster bean), Bajra (pearl millet), and Ragi (finger millet) all thrive with minimal water and are typically grown in arid or semi-arid regions.

Physics (1)

Force and Laws of Motion · Force, its effects and types

Q15. What does a change in either the speed or direction of an object signify?

  1. (a) A change in its mass
  2. (b) A change in its state of motion
  3. (c) A change in its shape
  4. (d) A change in its temperature
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) A change in its state of motion

According to Newton's First Law of Motion, any change in the speed or direction of an object constitutes a change in its state of motion. Such a change requires a net external force. Mass remains constant regardless of speed or direction changes; shape and temperature are independent of the object's motion state.

Economics (5)

Industry and Infrastructure · LPG reforms of 1991

Q16. In the late 1980s, the government of India approached an international Bank for Reconstruction and Development to tackle the economic crisis. That bank is also known as:

  1. (a) World Bank
  2. (b) Asian Development Bank
  3. (c) World Trade Bank
  4. (d) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) World Bank

The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) is commonly known as the World Bank. India approached the World Bank (along with the IMF) in the late 1980s–early 1990s during its balance of payments crisis, which eventually led to the landmark economic reforms of 1991. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) are separate multilateral institutions.
Industry and Infrastructure · Public sector undertakings (Maharatna, Navratna, Miniratna)

Q17. As of July 2025, which of the following central public sector enterprises is awarded with ' Navratna ' status?

  1. (a) Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited
  2. (b) Steel Authority of India Limited
  3. (c) Rural Electrification Corporation Limited
  4. (d) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited

Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers (RCF) Limited was awarded Navratna status by the Government of India as of July 2025. Navratna status grants CPSEs greater financial and operational autonomy. SAIL and REC already hold Navratna / Maharatna status; HPCL also has its own category — these were granted status at different times.
Agriculture and Food Security · Land reforms

Q18. What was the main purpose of land reforms in India post-independence?

  1. (a) To change in the ownership of landholdings
  2. (b) To increase urbanisation
  3. (c) To increase foreign direct investment in agriculture
  4. (d) To sell all the landholdings to private companies for better compliance
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) To change in the ownership of landholdings

The primary objective of land reforms in post-independence India was to change the ownership of landholdings — to abolish the zamindari/ jagirdari system and transfer land to the actual tillers. Key measures included abolition of intermediaries, tenancy reforms, land ceiling acts, and distribution of surplus land to landless farmers. The other options — urbanisation , FDI in agriculture, or selling to private companies — were never the intent of land reforms.
Public Finance - Budget and Taxation · Union Budget - components and process

Q19. Child Budgeting was first time adopted by the Government of India in ________.

  1. (a) 2001-02
  2. (b) 2013-14
  3. (c) 1991-92
  4. (d) 2008-09
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 2008-09

Child Budgeting (tracking budgetary allocations specifically for children across all ministries) was first introduced in India in the Union Budget 2008-09. This analysis helps in assessing the proportion of the national budget dedicated to children's welfare, health, education, and protection. The other years — 2001-02, 2013-14, and 1991-92 — do not mark the first adoption of Child Budgeting.
Public Finance - Budget and Taxation · Deficits (fiscal, revenue, primary)

Q20. Which of the following deficits includes only such transactions that affect the current income and expenditure of the government?

  1. (a) Primary deficit
  2. (b) Revenue deficit
  3. (c) Trade deficit
  4. (d) Fiscal deficit
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Revenue deficit

Revenue deficit refers to the shortfall when the government's revenue expenditure exceeds its revenue receipts. It includes only current income and expenditure — not capital transactions. Primary deficit = Fiscal deficit minus interest payments. Fiscal deficit = Total expenditure minus total receipts excluding borrowings (includes both capital and revenue). Trade deficit = Imports minus exports (relates to trade, not government accounts).

Medieval History (1)

Bhakti, Sufi and Sikh Movements · Sikh Gurus and Sikhism

Q21. Which Sikh Guru instituted the Khalsa in 1699?

  1. (a) Guru Nanak
  2. (b) Guru Ramdas
  3. (c) Guru Tegh Bahadur
  4. (d) Guru Gobind Singh
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Guru Gobind Singh

Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th and last human Sikh Guru, established the Khalsa Panth on Baisakhi (April 13, 1699) at Anandpur Sahib. He baptized the Panj Pyare (Five Beloved Ones) into the Khalsa. Guru Nanak was the 1st Guru (founder of Sikhism); Guru Ramdas was the 4th Guru (founded Amritsar); Guru Tegh Bahadur was the 9th Guru (martyred in 1675).

Modern History (1)

Personalities, Newspapers, Books and Slogans · Slogans and their authors

Q22. Which of the following slogans was raised by Bal Gangadhar Tilak?

  1. (a) Satyamev Jayate
  2. (b) Jai Hind
  3. (c) Give Me Blood, and I Shall Give You Freedom.
  4. (d) Freedom is my birthright and I shall have it!
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Freedom is my birthright and I shall have it!

'Freedom is my birthright and I shall have it!' is the famous slogan of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak, which became a rallying call during India's freedom struggle. 'Satyamev Jayate' is the national motto, derived from the Mundaka Upanishad. 'Jai Hind' was used by Subhas Chandra Bose, as was 'Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom.'

Biology (2)

Human Physiology - Respiration, Circulation and Excretion · Human respiratory system

Q23. How is air initially filtered when it is taken into the human body?

  1. (a) By fine hair in the nostrils
  2. (b) By tonsils in the throat
  3. (c) By rings of cartilage
  4. (d) By the lungs
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) By fine hair in the nostrils

When air enters the body, it is first filtered by fine hair (vibrissae/nasal hair) present in the nostrils. These hairs trap large dust particles, pollutants, and foreign particles before they reach the lungs. Tonsils help fight infections in the throat but do not filter air physically. Rings of cartilage provide structural support to the trachea. The lungs perform gas exchange, not initial filtration.
Plant Physiology and Morphology · Transport in plants (xylem, phloem)

Q24. Which of the following statements is correct regarding phloem of a plant?
I. The translocation in phloem is achieved by utilizing energy.
II. Material are transferred into phloem tissue using energy from ATP.

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

Answer: (c) Both I and II

Both statements are correct. Statement I: Translocation in phloem (transport of sugars/food) is an active process that requires energy. Statement II: The loading of materials into phloem cells (companion cells and sieve tubes) is an active process that uses ATP energy. According to the pressure-flow hypothesis, the active loading of sucrose at the source requires ATP. Hence, Both I and II are correct.

Ancient History (1)

Buddhism, Jainism and Other Sects · Jain teachings, councils and sects

Q25. According to Jaina ethics, the vow of ' aparigraha ' refers to ________.

  1. (a) Fasting until death
  2. (b) Refraining from theft
  3. (c) Speaking only the truth
  4. (d) Non-possession of things more than one's requirement
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Non-possession of things more than one's requirement

' Aparigraha ' is one of the five major vows ( Mahavrata ) in Jainism, meaning non-possessiveness or non-greed. It refers to not accumulating possessions beyond one's genuine needs. The other Jain vows are: Sallekhana/ Santhara (fasting unto death) — not Aparigraha ; Asteya (refraining from theft); Satya (speaking only the truth); and Ahimsa (non-violence). Aparigraha specifically addresses material non-attachment.
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