SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 15 November 2025 Shift 3 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

In the seventh century, kings rewarded brahmanas with land grants, known as agrahara grants or brahmadeya . These were revenue-free grants of land given to brahmanas for their religious services and scholarship. Option 1 (Gold coins) is incorrect — while coins existed, land was the primary reward. Option 3 (Cattle) was a much older Vedic tradition of gifting, not the dominant practice in the 7th century. Option 4 (Horses) is incorrect — horses were not given as rewards to brahmanas.

The Harappans (Indus Valley Civilisation ) were the first in Eurasia to grow and use cotton. Evidence of cotton cultivation has been found at Mehrgarh and Mohenjo-daro sites dating back to around 6000–5000 BCE, making them the earliest known cultivators of cotton in the world. Option 1 (Tobacco) originates from the Americas. Option 2 (Chilly) also originates from the Americas. Option 3 (Potato) also originates from the Americas (Andes region).

Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire, is renowned for his effective use of cannons and firearms in battles. At the First Battle of Panipat (1526), he used cannons strategically to defeat Ibrahim Lodi, which was a decisive factor in his victory. This was one of the earliest uses of gunpowder artillery in Indian warfare. Option 1 (Alauddin Khalji) ruled in the 13th–14th century, well before cannons. Option 2 (Sher Shah Sur) came after Babur. Option 3 (Ibrahim Lodi) was defeated by Babur's cannons, not the user of them.

Petrapole is located in West Bengal, India, and Benapole is located in Bangladesh. The Petrapole – Benapole rail link is an important cross-border connection between India and Bangladesh. It is also a major land port for trade between the two countries. Option 1 is incorrect — Bhutan connects via Jaigaon -Phuentsholing. Option 2 is incorrect — Nepal connects via Raxaul-Birgunj . Option 4 is incorrect — Myanmar connects via Moreh-Tamu or Zokhawthar .

The Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project, also called the bullet train project, is being implemented with technical and financial assistance from Japan. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is providing a loan of approximately ₹88,000 crore. The project uses Japan's Shinkansen (E5 series) technology. Option 1 (USA) is incorrect — no such involvement. Option 2 (China) is incorrect — India has not sought China's help for this. Option 3 (France) is incorrect — France is not involved in MAHSR.

Asima Chatterjee was the first woman to be awarded the Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) degree by an Indian university — Calcutta University — in 1944. She was a pioneering Indian chemist known for her work on medicinal plants and vinca alkaloids. Option 2 (Purnima Sinha) was a physicist who made contributions to spectroscopy but did not hold this distinction. Option 3 (Kamala Sohonie ) was the first Indian woman to earn a Ph.D. in a scientific field but from Cambridge University, not an Indian university. Option 4 (Bibha Chowdhary) was a physicist associated with cosmic ray research.

The first hockey club in India — Calcutta Hockey Club — was established in 1885–86 in Calcutta (now Kolkata). This marked the beginning of organised hockey in India. Option 1 (1845–46) and Option 2 (1855–56) predate the formation of the club. Option 4 (1895–96) is a decade too late.

Statement I is incorrect — Agra Fort IS a UNESCO World Heritage Site, inscribed in 1983. Statement II is correct — Agra Fort served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors from Akbar until Aurangzeb's time. Therefore only Statement II is correct. Option 1 (Only I) is wrong since Statement I is false. Option 3 (Both I and II) is wrong because Statement I is false. Option 4 (Neither I nor II) is wrong because Statement II is true.

Chad Laho is a traditional dance festival celebrated by the Dimasa community in Meghalaya (and parts of Assam). It is a thanksgiving festival held after the harvesting season. 'Chad' means dance and 'Laho' relates to the community, so it is inherently a dance celebration. Option 1 (painting) is incorrect. Option 3 (wrestling) is incorrect. Option 4 (cooking) is incorrect.

Gotipua Nacha is a traditional dance form from Odisha. It is performed by young boys dressed as girls who perform acrobatics and dance in worship of Lord Jagannath and Lord Krishna. It is considered a precursor to the classical Odissi dance form. Option 1 (Haryana) is incorrect. Option 2 (Nagaland) is incorrect. Option 3 (Tripura) is incorrect.

P.V. Narasimha Rao served as the Prime Minister of India from 1991 to 1996. His tenure is noted for initiating the landmark economic liberalisation reforms of 1991 with Finance Minister Manmohan Singh. Option 1 (Charan Singh) was PM from 1979–1980. Option 2 (Rajiv Gandhi) was PM from 1984–1989. Option 3 (Gulzarilal Nanda) served briefly as caretaker PM in 1964 and 1966.

The Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, which replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973, contains 531 sections. It came into force on 1 July 2024. Option 2 (558) is incorrect — this is not the section count of BNSS. Option 3 (258) is incorrect. Option 4 (333) is incorrect.

Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju was sworn in as the Governor of Goa in July 2025. He is a former Union Civil Aviation Minister who represented the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). Option 1 ( Kavinder Gupta) has served as governor of other states. Option 2 (Rajendra Arlekar) was previously the Governor of Bihar. Option 4 (Vinai Kumar Saxena) is the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.

India won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. The final was played on 29 June 2024 in Barbados, where India defeated South Africa by 7 runs. It was India's second T20 World Cup title (first was in 2007). Option 2 (South Africa) was the runner-up. Option 3 (England) was the defending champion from 2022 but did not win in 2024. Option 4 (Sri Lanka) did not make it to the final.

Vidarbha won the Ranji Trophy in the 2024–25 season, defeating Kerala in the final. This was Vidarbha's third Ranji Trophy title. Option 2 (Kerala) was the runner-up in the 2024–25 final. Option 3 (Delhi) is a historically strong team but did not win in 2024–25. Option 4 (Karnataka) is also a strong team but was not the winner.

The Commonwealth Games 2026 will be hosted in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. Glasgow previously hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2014. Option 2 (Birmingham) hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2022. Option 3 (Auckland) is incorrect. Option 4 (Perth) was an original candidate but withdrew.

The Durand Cup 2025 started in July. The Durand Cup is one of the oldest football tournaments in Asia and is held annually in India. Option 2 (April), Option 3 (June), and Option 4 (March) are incorrect — these months do not correspond to the start of Durand Cup 2025.

IBM announced plans to launch a quantum computing centre in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, by March 2026. This was part of a partnership with the Andhra Pradesh government to advance quantum computing capabilities in India. Option 2 (Google) is not associated with this specific Amaravati project. Option 3 (Apple) does not have a quantum computing centre project in Amaravati. Option 4 (Accenture) is incorrect.

ULLAS stands for 'Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society'. It is a new India Literacy Programme launched by the Ministry of Education to provide foundational literacy and numeracy skills to non-literate adults (aged 15 years and above). Option 1 (Agriculture) is incorrect — ULLAS is not agriculture-related. Option 2 (E-vehicles) is incorrect. Option 4 (Livestock Health) is incorrect.

Parvati Arga Bird Sanctuary (also known as Parwati Arga Bird Sanctuary) is located in Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is an important wetland habitat for migratory birds. Option 2 (Madhya Pradesh) is incorrect. Option 3 (Bihar) is incorrect. Option 4 (Jharkhand) is incorrect.

Light from the Sun takes approximately 8 minutes and 20 seconds (about 8.311 minutes) to reach the Earth. The average distance between Earth and the Sun is approximately 150 million km, and light travels at 300,000 km/s. Dividing: 150,000,000 ÷ 300,000 = 500 seconds = 8.33 minutes ≈ 8.311 minutes. Option 1 (5.861) is too low. Option 3 (9.461) is the distance in trillion km in a light year, not the travel time. Option 4 (12.653) is too high.

Lagrange points are also known as Libration points. These are the five positions in an orbital configuration where a small object can maintain a stable position relative to two larger orbiting bodies. The term ' libration ' refers to the oscillatory motion near these points. Option 1 (Middle) is incorrect — not the scientific term. Option 3 (Centre) is incorrect. Option 4 (Shortcut) is incorrect.

The given statement is the definition of Newton's First Law of Motion, also known as the Law of Inertia. It states that a body remains in its state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an external unbalanced force. Option 2 (Second law) relates to force = mass × acceleration (F = ma). Option 3 (Third law) relates to action and reaction forces. Option 4 (Bernoulli's principle) relates to fluid dynamics and pressure.

The Permanent Settlement (also called the Permanent Settlement of Bengal) was introduced in 1793 by Lord Cornwallis, Governor-General of India. It fixed the land revenue to be paid by zamindars permanently to the East India Company in Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha. Option 1 (1765) is when the Diwani rights were granted to the East India Company. Option 2 (1775) is incorrect. Option 4 (1801) post-dates the Permanent Settlement.

The small intestine is the longest part of the alimentary canal in humans, measuring approximately 6 to 7 metres . It is divided into three parts: duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. It is the primary site for digestion and absorption of nutrients. Option 1 (Liver) is a digestive gland, not a part of the alimentary canal itself. Option 3 (Buccal cavity) is the mouth and is only a few centimetres . Option 4 ( Oesophagus ) is about 25 cm long.