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SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 14 November 2025 Shift 2 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

All 24 GK / GS questions asked in SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 on 14 November 2025 Shift 2, with correct answers and short solutions, subject-wise: Static GK, Current Affairs, Economics, Geography, Physics, Polity.

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

Static GK (4)

National Symbols, Firsts and Superlatives · First in India - persons

Q1. Who among the following is the first female auto-rickshaw driver in India?

  1. (a) Radhika Menon
  2. (b) Shila Dawre
  3. (c) Parul Parmar
  4. (d) Debala Mitra
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Shila Dawre

Shila Dawre from Nagpur, Maharashtra is recognised as India's first female auto-rickshaw driver. She began driving an auto-rickshaw in the 1980s and became a trailblazer for women in non-traditional occupations. Why others are wrong: - Radhika Menon: She is known as the first woman to receive the IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea, not as an auto-rickshaw driver. - Parul Parmar: She is a para-badminton player, not related to this. - Debala Mitra: She was the first woman Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India.
Music and Musical Instruments · Musical instruments and exponents

Q2. Which pipe instrument is traditionally linked with the songs and dances of the Dimasa tribe in Assam?

  1. (a) Muri
  2. (b) Harp
  3. (c) Cymbal
  4. (d) Santoor
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Muri

Muri is the traditional pipe (wind) instrument of the Dimasa tribe of Assam. It is used during their traditional songs and dances and is an integral part of their cultural identity. Why others are wrong: - Harp: A stringed instrument of Western and Celtic origin, not associated with the Dimasa tribe. - Cymbal: A percussion instrument, not a pipe instrument. - Santoor: A stringed percussion instrument from Kashmir, not associated with the Dimasa tribe.
Books and Authors · Modern Indian books and authors

Q3. Who is the author of the book 'The Householder'?

  1. (a) Ruskin Bond
  2. (b) Satyajit Ray
  3. (c) Arun Joshi
  4. (d) Amitabha Bagchi
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Amitabha Bagchi

Amitabha Bagchi is the author of 'The Householder'. He is a contemporary Indian author known for works like 'Above Average' and 'The Householder', the latter being one of his notable novels. Why others are wrong: - Ruskin Bond: A celebrated British-Indian author known for works like 'The Blue Umbrella' and 'A Flight of Pigeons', not 'The Householder'. - Satyajit Ray: Renowned filmmaker and writer, best known for Pather Panchali and Feluda series, not this work. - Arun Joshi: Known for novels like 'The Foreigner' and 'The Strange Case of Billy Biswas', not 'The Householder'.
Dances · Folk dances by state

Q4. Which folk dance of Lakshadweep is also known as the 'Shield Dance'?

  1. (a) Ghumura
  2. (b) Gambhira
  3. (c) Parichakali
  4. (d) Yak Chaam
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Parichakali

Parichakali is the folk dance of Lakshadweep that is also known as the 'Shield Dance'. Performers hold shields and swords and enact martial movements. It reflects the martial traditions and cultural heritage of the Lakshadweep islands. Why others are wrong: - Ghumura : A folk dance from Odisha, performed with a drum called Ghumura . - Gambhira: A traditional mask dance from West Bengal. - Yak Chaam: A Buddhist masked dance performed in monasteries in Sikkim and Ladakh.

Current Affairs (6)

Appointments and Resignations · National appointments

Q5. As of 31st July 2025, who is the current Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court?

  1. (a) Justice Arun Palli
  2. (b) Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai
  3. (c) Justice Dinesh Maheshwari
  4. (d) Judge Kaveri Baweja
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Justice Arun Palli

As of 31st July 2025, Justice Arun Palli is the Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court. Why others are wrong: - Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai: He is the Chief Justice of India (CJI), not of the J&K and Ladakh HC. - Justice Dinesh Maheshwari: Retired from the Supreme Court. - Judge Kaveri Baweja: Not the Chief Justice of this High Court.
National Affairs and Government Initiatives · National events and launches

Q6. Youth Spiritual Summit held in July 2025 was organized by which of the following?

  1. (a) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
  2. (b) NITI Aayog
  3. (c) TATA Trusts
  4. (d) Ministry of Education
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

The Youth Spiritual Summit held in July 2025 was organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The summit aimed at connecting youth with spiritual values and leadership development. Why others are wrong: - NITI Aayog: Focuses on policy planning; it did not organize this specific summit. - TATA Trusts: A philanthropic organisation ; not the organiser of this government event. - Ministry of Education: Focuses on academic education; not involved in organizing this summit.
National Affairs and Government Initiatives · New government schemes and missions

Q7. The Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan, launched in 2024 is specifically targeted at ______.

  1. (a) Urban poor women
  2. (b) Tribal communities in aspirational areas
  3. (c) Micro-entrepreneurs in rural India
  4. (d) Senior citizens in tribal regions
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Tribal communities in aspirational areas

The Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PM JUGA), launched in 2024, is specifically targeted at Tribal communities in aspirational and tribal majority areas. It aims to provide essential infrastructure and basic amenities to scheduled tribe villages. Why others are wrong: - Urban poor women: The scheme is for tribal/rural areas, not urban populations. - Micro-entrepreneurs in rural India: This is not the focus; the scheme is tribal-community specific. - Senior citizens in tribal regions: The scheme is for all tribal communities, not specifically senior citizens.
State News · State firsts

Q8. Which state became the first to link forest ecosystem with green GDP?

  1. (a) Bihar
  2. (b) Chhattisgarh
  3. (c) Kerala
  4. (d) Karnataka
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh became the first state in India to link the forest ecosystem with Green GDP. The state took this initiative to account for the economic contribution of forests to sustainable development and environmental conservation. Why others are wrong: - Bihar: Has not implemented this specific initiative. - Kerala: Though environmentally progressive, it is not the first to link forests with Green GDP. - Karnataka: Has not made this specific linkage as a first.
Science, Technology and Space - Current · Health and medical research

Q9. What is the name of India's first Ayurvedic diagnostic device developed in January 2025?

  1. (a) AyurScan
  2. (b) PulsePro
  3. (c) Nadi Tarangini
  4. (d) Veda Diag
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Nadi Tarangini

Nadi Tarangini is the name of India's first Ayurvedic diagnostic device developed in January 2025. It uses pulse diagnosis technology (Nadi Pariksha) to assess the health condition of a patient based on Ayurvedic principles, digitising the traditional pulse-reading method. Why others are wrong: - AyurScan : Not the name of this device. - PulsePro : Not associated with this Ayurvedic diagnostic innovation. - Veda Diag : Not the name of this device.
Science, Technology and Space - Current · Health and medical research

Q10. In August 2025, which medical college in India has launched the country's first Department of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare?

  1. (a) CMC, Vellore
  2. (b) KMC, Manipal
  3. (c) JIPMER, Puducherry
  4. (d) BITS, Pilani
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) KMC, Manipal

Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal launched India's first Department of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare in August 2025. This initiative marks a significant step in integrating AI with medical education and clinical practice in India. Why others are wrong: - CMC, Vellore: A premier medical institution but did not launch this specific department. - JIPMER, Puducherry: A central government medical institute; not the first to launch this department. - BITS, Pilani: Primarily an engineering institution; not a medical college.

Economics (5)

Government Schemes and Economic Reports · Economic indices and rankings

Q11. In India, Financial Inclusion Index has ____ sub-indices.

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

Answer: (b) 3

India's Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index), published by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has 3 sub-indices: Access, Usage, and Quality. These three dimensions together reflect the extent of financial inclusion across the country. Why others are wrong: - 2: The index has more than 2 sub-indices. - 4: The correct number is 3, not 4. - 5: The index does not have 5 sub-indices.
Industry and Infrastructure · Make in India, Startup India and PLI

Q12. Which of the following is NOT the primary goal of Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme?

  1. (a) To attract substantial investments
  2. (b) To incorporate advanced technology
  3. (c) To ensure operational efficiency
  4. (d) To increase the government regulation in the private operation significantly
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) To increase the government regulation in the private operation significantly

The PLI scheme was launched to boost domestic manufacturing and exports. Its primary goals include: - Attracting substantial investments in manufacturing - Incorporating advanced technology - Ensuring operational efficiency and boosting exports 'To increase government regulation in private operations significantly' is NOT a goal of PLI. In fact, PLI aims to reduce regulatory burden and encourage private sector participation with incentives.
External Sector and International Economic Organisations · Foreign trade policy and EXIM

Q13. Service Export from India Scheme was launched in which of the following years?

  1. (a) 2015
  2. (b) 2017
  3. (c) 2011
  4. (d) 2008
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 2015

The Service Export from India Scheme (SEIS) was launched in 2015 under the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020. It replaced the earlier Served from India Scheme (SFIS) and aimed to incentivise export of notified services from India. Why others are wrong: - 2017: Not the launch year of SEIS. - 2011: The scheme in this period was called SFIS, not SEIS. - 2008: SEIS was not launched in 2008.
Planning and NITI Aayog · Planning Commission and NDC

Q14. Who among the following was the chairman of Planning Commission under the tenth five year plan?

  1. (a) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
  2. (b) I. K. Gujral
  3. (c) H. D. Deve Gowda
  4. (d) P. V. Narasimha Rao
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Atal Bihari Vajpayee

The Tenth Five Year Plan covered the period 2002-2007. During this period, Atal Bihari Vajpayee (2002-2004) and then Manmohan Singh (2004-2007) were Prime Ministers. The Prime Minister of India serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the Planning Commission. Atal Bihari Vajpayee was PM at the start of the Tenth Plan. Why others are wrong: - I. K. Gujral: Was PM in 1997-98, during the Ninth Plan period. - H. D. Deve Gowda: Was PM in 1996-97, also during the Ninth Plan period. - P. V. Narasimha Rao: Was PM from 1991-1996, during the Eighth Plan period.
Poverty, Unemployment and Human Development · Population and demographic dividend

Q15. National Population Policy 2000 aim to stabilize India's population growth by ______.

  1. (a) 2045
  2. (b) 2050
  3. (c) 2055
  4. (d) 2060
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 2045

The National Population Policy (NPP) 2000 aimed to stabilize India's population by 2045. It set targets for achieving Net Replacement Rate (NRR = 1) by 2010 and stabilizing the population by 2045 at a level consistent with sustainable economic growth and social development. Why others are wrong: - 2050: Not the target year mentioned in NPP 2000. - 2055: Not mentioned in the policy. - 2060: Not the population stabilisation target year in NPP 2000.

Geography (2)

Universe and Solar System · Stars and their life cycle

Q16. Which of the following statement is correct regarding Star?
I. It is made up of gases.
II. They do not have their own heat and light.

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

Answer: (a) Only I

Statement I is correct: Stars are made up of gases, primarily hydrogen and helium. Nuclear fusion of hydrogen into helium in their cores generates tremendous energy. Statement II is incorrect: Stars do have their own heat and light. They are luminous, self-sustaining celestial bodies that generate energy through nuclear fusion. Therefore, Only I is correct.
India - Transport and Communication · Ports and shipping

Q17. Which of the following statement is INCORRECT regarding Deendayal Port?

  1. (a) It is also known as Kandla port
  2. (b) It is regarded as a Major port
  3. (c) It is in eastern part of India
  4. (d) It is specially designed to receive large quantities of Petroleum products
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) It is in eastern part of India

The INCORRECT statement is: 'It is in eastern part of India.' Deendayal Port (formerly Kandla Port) is located in Kutch district of Gujarat, which is on the western coast of India, NOT the eastern part. All other statements are correct: - It is also known as Kandla Port (renamed to Deendayal Port in 2017). - It is classified as a Major Port under the Major Port Authorities Act. - It is specially designed to handle large quantities of petroleum products and other bulk cargo.

Physics (2)

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

Q18. Which of the following statement is an example of contact force?
I. Electrostatic force
II. Friction

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

Answer: (b) Only II

Statement I - Electrostatic force: This is a non-contact force. It acts at a distance between charged objects without physical contact. Statement II - Friction: This is a contact force. It acts between two surfaces in contact and opposes relative motion. Therefore, Only II (Friction) is an example of contact force.
Force and Laws of Motion · Newton's second law and momentum

Q19. What is the formula for calculating the momentum of an object? (p = momentum, m = mass, a = acceleration, v = velocity)

  1. (a) p = m/a
  2. (b) p = ma
  3. (c) p = mv
  4. (d) p = m/v
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) p = mv

Momentum is defined as the product of mass and velocity of an object: Momentum (p) = Mass (m) x Velocity (v) SI unit of momentum is kg.m /s. Why others are wrong: - p = m/a: This has no standard physical meaning. - p = ma: This is the formula for Force (F = ma), not momentum. - p = m/v: This is an incorrect formula; dividing mass by velocity does not give momentum.

Polity (2)

Parliament · Budget in Parliament

Q20. There is a constitutional requirement in India to present the annual financial statement before the ____ every year.

  1. (a) Parliament
  2. (b) President
  3. (c) Vice-President
  4. (d) Prime Minister
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Parliament

Under Article 112 of the Indian Constitution, the Union Budget (Annual Financial Statement) must be presented before Parliament every year. The President causes it to be laid before both Houses of Parliament. Why others are wrong: - President: The President causes the statement to be laid before Parliament, but Parliament is the body before which it is formally presented. - Vice-President: Has no constitutional role in budget presentation. - Prime Minister: The budget is presented by the Finance Minister to Parliament, not to the PM.
Parliament · Sessions, adjournment, prorogation and dissolution

Q21. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with sessions of Parliament?

  1. (a) Article 74
  2. (b) Article 85
  3. (c) Article 93
  4. (d) Article 100
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Article 85

Article 85 of the Indian Constitution deals with sessions of Parliament. It states that the President shall summon each House of Parliament to meet and that the gap between two sessions shall not be more than six months. Why others are wrong: - Article 74: Deals with the Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President. - Article 93: Deals with the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the House of the People (Lok Sabha). - Article 100: Deals with voting in Houses, power of Houses to act notwithstanding vacancies, and quorum.

Medieval History (1)

Marathas · Maratha administration (Ashtapradhan, chauth, sardeshmukhi)

Q22. Which group provided the backbone of the Maratha army?

  1. (a) Ur
  2. (b) Zamindars
  3. (c) Kunbis
  4. (d) Mansabdar
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Kunbis

The Kunbis (a peasant-farming community of Maharashtra) provided the backbone of the Maratha army. Shivaji Maharaj built his military power primarily from the hardy Kunbi peasantry of the Deccan. They were known for their loyalty, bravery, and knowledge of local terrain. Why others are wrong: - Ur: Refers to village assemblies in South India (Chola period), not Maratha military backbone. - Zamindars: Were landowning nobles, not the primary military force of the Marathas. - Mansabdar : A Mughal ranking system for nobles/commanders; not part of the Maratha structure.

Biology (1)

Human Physiology - Respiration, Circulation and Excretion · Blood vessels, circulation and blood pressure

Q23. Why do arteries have thick, elastic walls in human body?

  1. (a) To accommodate high blood pressure
  2. (b) To prevent blood clotting
  3. (c) To facilitate nutrient exchange
  4. (d) To store oxygen
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) To accommodate high blood pressure

Arteries carry oxygenated blood directly from the heart under high pressure. Their thick, muscular, and elastic walls allow them to withstand and accommodate this high blood pressure without bursting. The elasticity also helps maintain steady blood flow. Why others are wrong: - To prevent blood clotting: This is not the function of thick walls; blood clotting is managed by platelets and clotting factors. - To facilitate nutrient exchange: This is the function of capillaries (thin walls allow exchange), not arteries. - To store oxygen: Arteries transport oxygen-rich blood; they do not store oxygen.

Ancient History (1)

Buddhism, Jainism and Other Sects · Buddhist councils

Q24. Kanishka convened the Fourth Buddhist Council at which of the following place?

  1. (a) Vaishali
  2. (b) Ujjain
  3. (c) Gwalior
  4. (d) Kundalavana
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Kundalavana

Kanishka, the great Kushan emperor, convened the Fourth Buddhist Council at Kundalavana (also written as Kundalvana ) in Kashmir. This council was held to compile and systematise Buddhist teachings, and it led to the development of Mahayana Buddhism. Why others are wrong: - Vaishali: The Third Buddhist Council (or the Second, per some traditions) was held at Vaishali, not the Fourth. - Ujjain: Not associated with the Fourth Buddhist Council. - Gwalior: Not the location of this council.
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