SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 14 November 2025 Shift 3 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

Correct Answer: Economic
The Preamble of the Indian Constitution mentions Justice in three dimensions: 'Justice - social, economic and political.' Therefore, 'Economic' is the word mentioned regarding 'Justice' in the Preamble.
The full phrase in the Preamble is: 'Justice, social, economic and political; Liberty...; Equality...; and to promote among them all Fraternity...'
Why other options are wrong:
- Secular: A descriptor for the state (added by 42nd Amendment); not listed under Justice.
- Socialist: Also added by 42nd Amendment; describes the nature of the state, not Justice.
- Sovereign: Describes India's independent status, not a dimension of Justice.

Correct Answer: Governor
The Governor of a state has the constitutional power to dissolve the State Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) before its term ends. Under Article 174(2)(b), the Governor can dissolve the Legislative Assembly on the advice of the Chief Minister/Council of Ministers, or in certain circumstances, using discretionary powers.
Why other options are wrong:
- Chief Minister: Can only advise the Governor to dissolve the Assembly; cannot dissolve it directly.
- Speaker: Presides over the Assembly; has no power to dissolve it.
- President: Can dissolve the Lok Sabha (Parliament) but not a State Legislative Assembly directly.

Correct Answer: Arunachal Pradesh
Manish Kumar Gupta, an IAS officer, was appointed as the Chief Secretary of Arunachal Pradesh in September 2024. The Chief Secretary is the senior-most IAS officer in a state and heads the state civil services.
Why other options are wrong:
- Bihar: Had a different Chief Secretary at that time.
- Manipur: Not the state for this appointment.
- Kerala: Not the state for this appointment.

Correct Answer: 39th
India ranked 39th in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024, published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). This was an improvement from its rank of 40th in GII 2023. India has been consistently improving its ranking in the GII over the years, rising from 81st in 2015 to 39th in 2024.
Why other options are wrong:
- 46th: India's GII rank in 2021.
- 19th: Not India's GII rank; this is far ahead of India's current position.
- 61st: India's GII rank in earlier years (around 2017-18).

Correct Answer: 67
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) rose to 67.0 in March 2025, up from 64.2 in March 2024. The FI-Index was launched by RBI in August 2021 to capture the extent of financial inclusion across the country. It is a composite index measuring access, usage, and quality dimensions of financial inclusion.
Why other options are wrong:
- 73: Higher than the reported value.
- 54: Lower than current value; this was closer to earlier figures.
- 41: Too low; this was the approximate value at the time of the index's initial launch.

Correct Answer: Junagadh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the National Referral Centre for Wildlife (NRCW) at Junagadh, Gujarat in March 2025. Junagadh is the gateway to the Gir National Park, home to the Asiatic Lion. NRCW will serve as a dedicated centre for treating, rehabilitating, and researching wildlife, especially big cats.
Why other options are wrong:
- Kota: Located in Rajasthan; not the site of NRCW.
- Udaipur: A city in Rajasthan; not associated with this foundation stone.
- Bhopal: Capital of Madhya Pradesh; not the announced site for NRCW.

Correct Answer: CSIR
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) launched the National Mission on Sustainable Packaging Solutions in January 2025. The mission focuses on developing eco-friendly, biodegradable, and sustainable packaging materials to reduce plastic waste and environmental pollution in India.
Why other options are wrong:
- IARI (Indian Agricultural Research Institute): Focuses on agricultural research; not linked to packaging mission.
- ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research): Focuses on agricultural and allied sciences; not the body that launched this mission.
- DRDO ( Defence Research and Development Organisation ): Focuses on defence technologies; not the body for sustainable packaging.

Correct Answer: 1 crore
As per the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), in December 2024 the target was set for the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana to reach 1 crore (10 million) rooftop solar installations by March 2027. The scheme, launched in February 2024, aims to provide free electricity to households by installing rooftop solar panels.
Why other options are wrong:
- 5 crore: Too high a target for the stated period.
- 2.5 crore: Not the officially announced figure.
- 3 crore: Not the officially stated target.

Correct Answer: Generally, the benefits of public goods are available to all.
Public goods have two key characteristics: (1) Non-excludable - benefits cannot be denied to anyone; (2) Non-rivalrous - consumption by one does not reduce availability for others. Therefore, the benefits of public goods are generally available to all citizens. Examples: national defence , street lights, public parks.
Why other options are wrong:
- Clothes are a Public good: Clothes are private goods (excludable and rivalrous).
- Provided through market mechanism: Public goods suffer from market failure and are typically provided by the government, not the market.
- Provided by transactions between consumers and producers: This describes private goods; public goods are generally government-provided.

Correct Answer: To provide assistance to cover the cost of retraining and redeployment of labour .
The National Renewal Fund (NRF) was established in 1992 by the Government of India during the period of economic liberalisation . Its main purpose was to provide financial assistance for retraining and redeployment of workers who were displaced or affected by industrial restructuring, modernisation , or closure of public sector units.
Why other options are wrong:
- To attract FDI: This is done through investment promotion policies, not the NRF.
- To help with external borrowings: This is the function of bodies like the Finance Ministry and RBI.
- To compensate disaster victims: This is done through the National Disaster Relief Fund (NDRF), not NRF.

Correct Answer: 1998
The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme was introduced in 1998 by the Government of India on the recommendation of the R.V. Gupta Committee. It was launched to provide short-term formal credit to farmers for their agricultural needs - including crop cultivation, post-harvest expenses, and allied activities. NABARD, RBI, and commercial banks implement the scheme.
Why other options are wrong:
- 1994: KCC was not introduced in 1994.
- 1996: The R.V. Gupta Committee recommendation came around this time, but the scheme started in 1998.
- 1995: Not the correct year of introduction.

Correct Answer: Import substitution
During the initial Five Year Plans (1951-1991), India followed an inward-looking trade strategy known as Import Substitution Industrialisation (ISI). The strategy aimed to reduce dependence on foreign goods by developing domestic industries to produce goods that were previously imported. This involved high tariffs, import restrictions, and industrial licensing.
Why other options are wrong:
- Export enhancement: An outward-looking strategy focusing on boosting exports; the opposite of India's initial approach.
- Free trade expansion: Involves reducing barriers to trade; India was highly protectionist in the initial plan period.
- Foreign investment expansion: India restricted FDI in early years; this was not the strategy followed.

Correct Answer: D.G. Tendulkar
'Gandhi in Champaran' was written by D.G. Tendulkar (Dinanath Gopal Tendulkar), a noted author and photographer who documented Mahatma Gandhi's life. The book describes the Champaran Satyagraha of 1917, which was Gandhi's first civil disobedience movement in India. He led indigo farmers of Champaran, Bihar, against the oppressive tinkathia system imposed by British planters.
Why other options are wrong:
- Toru Dutt: A 19th-century poet known for English and French poetry; unrelated to Gandhi's biography.
- Rajendra Prasad: India's first President wrote 'At the Feet of Mahatma Gandhi' and 'Satyagraha in Champaran'; not 'Gandhi in Champaran.'
- Kamala Das: Known for her autobiographical novel 'My Story'; unrelated to Gandhi.

Correct Answer: Rajasthan
Bhopa is a traditional form of folk music and storytelling from Rajasthan. Bhopas are hereditary musician-priests of Rajasthan who perform narrative ballads, especially the Pabuji Ki Phad - a painted scroll depicting the story of folk deity Pabuji . They sing and recite these stories while pointing to the painted figures on the scroll ( Phad ).
Why other options are wrong:
- Sikkim: Known for Tamang Selo and Limboo folk music.
- Odisha: Known for Odissi music and Danda Nacha folk forms.
- Tamil Nadu: Known for Bharatanatyam and Carnatic music traditions.

Correct Answer: Anuja Chandramouli
'Mohini: The Enchantress' is a mythological fiction written by Anuja Chandramouli, a popular Indian author known for retelling Hindu mythological stories. She is known for works like 'Arjuna: Saga of a Pandava Warrior-Prince', 'Kamadeva: The God of Desire', and 'Priya: In the Shadows of the Goddess.'
Why other options are wrong:
- Shobha Rao: Known for 'Girls Burn Brighter'; writes contemporary fiction, not mythology.
- Anita Nair: Known for 'Ladies Coupe' and 'Mistress'; not the author of this book.
- Deepti Naval: Known as a Bollywood actress and poet; not the author of this book.

Correct Answer: Bihar
Jhijhia (also known as Jitiya or Jhijhi ) is a traditional folk dance of Bihar. It is performed by women during the Jitiya ( Jivitputrika ) festival, which is observed for the well-being and long life of their children. Women dance in groups while balancing a clay pot ( matka ) with holes and a lighted lamp on their heads, symbolising the Jhijhia .
Why other options are wrong:
- Maharashtra: Known for Lavani, Tamasha, and Koli dance forms.
- Himachal Pradesh: Known for Nati dance (one of the longest chain dances in the world).
- Karnataka: Known for Yakshagana and Dollu Kunitha folk dances.

Correct Answer: 1983
The Indian National Satellite System (INSAT) programme was established in 1983 when INSAT-1B was successfully launched and became operational. INSAT-1A had been launched in April 1982 but failed. INSAT is a series of multipurpose geostationary satellites launched by ISRO for telecommunications, broadcasting, meteorology, and search-and-rescue operations.
Why other options are wrong:
- 1963: This was the year India launched its first rocket (Nike Apache) from Thumba ; INSAT programme started much later.
- 1972: ISRO was formally established in 1969; INSAT was not launched in 1972.
- 1997: INSAT-2D was launched in 1997, but the programme itself was established in 1983.

Correct Answer: Pressure
Pressure is defined as the force applied per unit area of a surface. Formula: Pressure (P) = Force (F) / Area (A). The SI unit of pressure is Pascal (Pa), where 1 Pa = 1 N/m2. Examples: atmospheric pressure, blood pressure, water pressure.
Why other options are wrong:
- Force density: Refers to force per unit volume, not per unit area.
- Weight: Is the gravitational force on an object (W = mg); not force per unit area.
- Work: Is force multiplied by displacement (W = F x d); not force per unit area.

Correct Answer: Shahaji and Jijabai
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born to Shahaji Bhosale (his father) and Jijabai (his mother) on 19 February 1630 at Shivneri Fort in Maharashtra. Shahaji was a Maratha general who served the Bijapur Sultanate. Jijabai, also known as Rajmata Jijau, was a deeply religious and strong-willed woman who shaped Shivaji's character and ideals.
Why other options are wrong:
- Sambhaji and Saibai: Sambhaji was Shivaji's son; Saibai was Shivaji's wife, not his mother.
- Dada Konddev and Jijabai: Dada Konddev was Shivaji's guardian/mentor, not his father.
- Shahaji and Saibai: Saibai was Shivaji's first wife, not his mother.

Correct Answer: Kanpur
Nana Saheb ( Dhondu Pant), the adopted son of the last Peshwa Baji Rao II, gathered armed forces at Kanpur (then Cawnpore) during the 1857 Revolt. He successfully expelled the British garrison from Kanpur and established control over the city, becoming one of the key leaders of the 1857 uprising. However, the British later recaptured Kanpur.
Why other options are wrong:
- Delhi: Was the centre of the revolt led by Bahadur Shah Zafar; Nana Saheb's base was Kanpur.
- Nagpur: Not associated with Nana Saheb's uprising.
- Meerut: Was where the 1857 revolt began (May 10, 1857), but it was led by sepoys, not Nana Saheb.

Correct Answer: Iron ore
The Sulaipet and Badampahar mines in Odisha are famous for iron ore mining. Odisha is India's largest iron ore producing state. Badampahar , located in Mayurbhanj district, has significant iron ore deposits. These mines contribute substantially to India's iron ore output used in the steel industry.
Why other options are wrong:
- Dolomite: Found in other parts of Odisha but not specifically at these mines.
- Limestone: Major deposits are in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh; not what these mines are known for.
- Bauxite: Found in Odisha (Koraput, Kalahandi) but not at Sulaipet / Badampahar specifically.

Correct Answer: 31.16%
As per the Census of India 2011, the level of urbanisation in India was 31.16%, meaning approximately 31% of India's population lived in urban areas. This was up from 27.81% in the 2001 Census. The urban population in 2011 was about 377 million out of a total population of 1.21 billion.
Why other options are wrong:
- 41.16%: Higher than the actual 2011 urbanisation figure.
- 21.16%: Lower than the actual figure; this was closer to 1981 levels.
- 45.16%: Too high; India has not yet crossed 40% urbanisation even in recent years.

Correct Answer: To remove nitrogenous waste products from the blood
An artificial kidney (dialysis machine/ haemodialyser ) performs the primary function of removing nitrogenous waste products (such as urea, creatinine, and excess salts) from the blood when the natural kidneys fail to do so. This process is called haemodialysis . The blood is passed through a semi-permeable membrane that filters out waste products.
Why other options are wrong:
- To produce urine: Urine production is a result of kidney function; an artificial kidney does not produce urine itself.
- To filter glucose from the blood: Glucose is normally reabsorbed by natural kidneys; artificial kidney focuses on waste removal.
- To increase blood pressure: Kidneys regulate blood pressure, but that is not the primary function of the artificial kidney/dialysis.

Correct Answer: Only II
The Central Nervous System (CNS) in humans consists of the Brain and the Spinal Cord only.
Statement I - Heart: The heart is part of the circulatory/cardiovascular system, NOT the CNS. It has its own electrical conduction system ( sino -atrial node) but is not part of the CNS.
Statement II - Spinal cord: The spinal cord IS part of the CNS. It serves as the main pathway for information connecting the brain and peripheral nervous system.
Why 'Only I' is wrong: Heart is not part of the CNS.
Why 'Both I and II' is wrong: Heart is not part of the CNS.
Why 'Neither' is wrong: Spinal cord is indeed part of the CNS.

Correct Answer: Kautilya
The Arthasastra is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy written by Kautilya (also known as Chanakya or Vishnugupta ). He was the prime minister and adviser to Emperor Chandragupta Maurya (4th century BCE). The Arthasastra covers topics including governance, law, taxation, foreign policy, and warfare.
Why other options are wrong:
- Ashoka: Known for his Rock Edicts promoting Dhamma (righteousness); did not write the Arthasastra .
- Visakhadatta : Ancient Indian playwright who wrote ' Mudrarakshasa '; not the author of Arthasastra .
- Megasthenes : A Greek ambassador to the court of Chandragupta Maurya who wrote 'Indica'; not the author of Arthasastra .