SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 17 November 2025 Shift 3 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

Correct Answer: Elections - Part XVII
Elections in the Indian Constitution are covered under Part XV (Articles 324-329), NOT Part XVII. Part XVII deals with Official Language (Articles 343-351). Therefore, the pair 'Elections - Part XVII' is incorrectly matched.
Correct matching of other parts:
- Fundamental Rights: Part III (Articles 12-35) - CORRECT
- Panchayats: Part IX (Articles 243-243O) - CORRECT
- Services Under the Union and States: Part XIV (Articles 308-323) - CORRECT
The correct part for Elections is Part XV, not Part XVII.

Correct Answer: Delhi
Vinai Kumar Saxena is the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi. He was appointed as the LG of Delhi on 26 May 2022, succeeding Anil Baijal. Delhi is a Union Territory with Legislature (National Capital Territory) and is administered by the LG with an elected government.
Why other options are wrong:
- Ladakh: A Union Territory without Legislature; has its own LG.
- Puducherry: A Union Territory with Legislature; has its own LG.
- Andaman and Nicobar Island: A Union Territory without Legislature; has its own LG/Administrator.

Correct Answer: 15% of the total strength of the House of the People
The 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003 added Article 75(1A) to the Constitution, which limits the size of the Council of Ministers at the Centre to not more than 15% of the total number of members of the House of the People (Lok Sabha). Similarly, Article 164(1A) was added to limit State Cabinets to 15% of the Assembly strength (minimum 12 ministers). This amendment was passed to curb the practice of forming oversized cabinets.
Why other options are wrong:
- 10% of Parliament: The limit is 15% of Lok Sabha strength, not 10% of total Parliament.
- 12% of Lok Sabha: The actual limit is 15%, not 12%.
- No constitutional limit: There IS a constitutional limit (15%) since the 91st Amendment.

Correct Answer: Ruskin Bond
'The Blue Umbrella' is a novella written by Ruskin Bond, published in 1980. It is set in the hills of Garhwal, Uttarakhand and tells the story of a young girl Binya who trades her leopard claw necklace for a beautiful blue umbrella. The story was adapted into a Bollywood film directed by Vishal Bhardwaj in 2007.
Why other options are wrong:
- Arundhati Roy: Known for 'The God of Small Things' (Booker Prize winner, 1997).
- R.K. Narayan: Known for 'Malgudi Days', 'The Guide', and other works set in fictional Malgudi.
- Khushwant Singh: Known for 'Train to Pakistan' and 'A History of the Sikhs'.

Correct Answer: Chinaman
Chinaman is NOT a type of fast bowling - it is a type of spin bowling. A Chinaman is a left-arm unorthodox spin delivery that turns from off to leg for a right-handed batsman (like a leg-break bowled by a left-arm spinner).
Types of fast bowling include:
- Bouncer: A short-pitched delivery aimed at the batsman's head/upper body
- Leg cutter: A fast delivery that cuts off the pitch from leg to off
- In swinger: A delivery that swings into the right-handed batsman in the air
Why Bouncer, Leg cutter, and In swinger are wrong: All three are legitimate types of fast bowling deliveries.

Correct Answer: Bombay
Bombay (now Mumbai) won the first season of the Ranji Trophy in 1934-35. The Ranji Trophy was established in memory of the legendary cricketer Ranjitsinhji (Ranji), and the inaugural tournament was played in 1934-35. Bombay defeated Northern India in the final to win the first Ranji Trophy.
Why other options are wrong:
- Madras: Did not win the inaugural Ranji Trophy.
- Northern India: Was the runner-up in the inaugural season, losing to Bombay in the final.
- Holkar: Holkar (now Indore) won Ranji Trophy later (1940s-50s), not in the inaugural season.

Correct Answer: 1924
The International Hockey Federation (FIH - Federation Internationale de Hockey) was founded in Paris, France on 7 January 1924. It was established by seven founding nations: France, Belgium, Austria, Spain, Switzerland, Czechoslovakia, and Hungary. FIH is the global governing body for field hockey and indoor hockey.
Why other options are wrong:
- 1992: Not the founding year of FIH.
- 1932: Not the founding year; the FIH was already in existence.
- 1988: Not the founding year; this was when the Seoul Olympics were held.

Correct Answer: Maharashtra
Narayanrao Rajhauns, popularly known as Bal Gandharva, was a legendary Marathi singer and actor from Maharashtra. He was a celebrated exponent of the Natya Sangeet (music for Marathi theatre) tradition of Maharashtra. He was born on 26 June 1888 in Narayan Peth, Pune. He was conferred the title 'Bal Gandharva' (child Gandharva - celestial musician) by Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
Why other options are wrong:
- Gujarat: Has its own rich musical traditions (Garba, Bhajan); Bal Gandharva was from Maharashtra.
- Haryana: Known for Ragini folk music; not associated with Bal Gandharva.
- Meghalaya: Known for tribal music traditions; not associated with Bal Gandharva.

Correct Answer: Vikram Seth
'Two Lives' (2005) is a memoir written by Vikram Seth. It tells the story of his great-uncle Shanti Behari Seth, an Indian dentist who settled in England, and his German-Jewish wife Henny Caro. The book interweaves family history with the broader sweep of 20th century history including the Holocaust and World War II.
Why other options are wrong:
- Chetan Bhagat: Known for '2 States', 'Five Point Someone', 'Half Girlfriend'; not the author of 'Two Lives'.
- Sudha Murty: Known for 'Wise and Otherwise', 'Dollar Bahu'; not the author of 'Two Lives'.
- Samit Basu: Known for 'The Simoqin Prophecies' and other fantasy fiction; not the author of 'Two Lives'.

Correct Answer: Bihar
The Mahabodhi Temple is located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002. The Mahabodhi Temple marks the site where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment (Bodhi) under the sacred Bodhi Tree around 528 BCE. It is one of the four holy sites related to the life of Buddha.
Why other options are wrong:
- Haryana: Has Kurukshetra (associated with Mahabharata) but not Mahabodhi Temple.
- Punjab: Known for Golden Temple (Amritsar); Mahabodhi Temple is not in Punjab.
- Assam: Known for Kamakhya Temple; Mahabodhi Temple is not in Assam.

Correct Answer: 1354
Feroz Shah Kotla Fort was built in 1354 CE by Feroz Shah Tughlaq, the Sultan of Delhi. It was part of his new capital city Firozabad (the fifth city of Delhi). The fort contains the ruins of the palace, a mosque, and an Ashokan pillar erected within it. The fort is famous in local folklore as a dwelling place of djinns (genies), and people visit to leave offerings.
Why other options are wrong:
- 1321: Around the time of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq; not when Feroz Shah Kotla was built.
- 1267: During the Mamluk/Slave Dynasty period; Feroz Shah Tughlaq ruled later.
- 1492: Much later than when the fort was built; Feroz Shah Tughlaq ruled 1351-1388.

Correct Answer: Varanasi
Varanasi is NOT one of the four traditional locations of Kumbh Mela. The four traditional Kumbh Mela sites are: (1) Prayagraj (Allahabad) - at the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati; (2) Haridwar - on the banks of Ganga; (3) Ujjain - on the banks of Shipra; (4) Nashik - on the banks of Godavari. Varanasi, though a sacred Hindu city on the Ganga, is not a Kumbh Mela site.
Why Ujjain, Nashik, and Haridwar are wrong: All three are traditional and well-established Kumbh Mela locations.

Correct Answer: 2023
ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission was launched on 2 September 2023 from Sriharikota using the PSLV-C57 rocket. It is India's first solar mission, designed to study the Sun from the L1 Lagrange point (approximately 1.5 million km from Earth), which provides an unobstructed view of the Sun. It reached its destination orbit around L1 on 6 January 2024.
Why other options are wrong:
- 1999: India launched Chandrayaan-1 in 2008; 1999 is not related to Aditya-L1.
- 2013: India's Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) was launched in 2013; not Aditya-L1.
- 2017: No major ISRO solar mission in 2017.

Correct Answer: Vikram, Pragyan
India's Chandrayaan-2 mission (launched 22 July 2019) consisted of three components: (1) Orbiter: continues to orbit the Moon and send data; (2) Lander: named Vikram (after Vikram Sarabhai, father of the Indian space programme ); (3) Rover: named Pragyan (Sanskrit for 'wisdom'). The lander Vikram crash-landed on 7 September 2019. Chandrayaan-3 (2023) successfully landed with Vikram lander and Pragyan rover.
Why other options are wrong:
- Pragyan, Vikram: Order is reversed; Vikram is the lander and Pragyan is the rover.
- Bheem, Shakti: Fictional names; not components of Chandrayaan-2.
- Aditya, Surya: Aditya is the name of ISRO's solar mission (Aditya-L1); not Chandrayaan-2 components.

Correct Answer: NITI Aayog
The Swavalambini Programme is related to NITI Aayog. Swavalambini is an initiative under NITI Aayog aimed at empowering women through self-reliance ( swavalambana ). The programme focuses on enabling women entrepreneurs and promoting women's economic participation through skill development, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship support.
Why other options are wrong:
- NHRC (National Human Rights Commission): Deals with human rights protection and investigation of violations.
- CIC (Central Information Commission): Oversees implementation of the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
- NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority): Deals with disaster management and mitigation.

Correct Answer: Both I and II
Mission Mausam was launched by the Government of India in 2024 under the Ministry of Earth Sciences to improve India's weather forecasting capabilities. Both statements are correct primary objectives:
Statement I: Mission Mausam aims to significantly enhance India's weather and climate forecasting capabilities through advanced radars, satellites, and supercomputing infrastructure.
Statement II: Developing high-resolution models for improved accuracy in predicting monsoon behaviour is a key component, as accurate monsoon prediction is critical for agriculture and disaster preparedness.
Why 'Only I' and 'Only II' are wrong: Both objectives are part of Mission Mausam.
Why 'Neither' is wrong: Both statements accurately describe Mission Mausam's objectives.

Correct Answer: UN
The United Nations (UN) designated 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ). This was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly on 7 June 2023 (Resolution A/RES/77/286), coinciding with the centenary of the development of quantum mechanics. The year aims to raise global awareness of quantum science and its applications in communication, computing, and sensing.
Why other options are wrong:
- WTO (World Trade Organization): Deals with international trade rules; does not designate international years.
- OECD ( Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development): Focuses on economic development; not the body for international year designations.
- NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization): A military alliance; does not designate international years.

Correct Answer: PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana
The PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana was launched in 2025 to boost agricultural productivity across 100 districts with low agricultural productivity through district-level interventions. The scheme focuses on improving crop yields, providing better inputs, and strengthening agricultural infrastructure in identified districts.
Why other options are wrong:
- PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: A rooftop solar scheme for free electricity; not agricultural.
- Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses: Focused on pulse production and self-reliance in pulses.
- Krishi Samruddhi Yojana: Not the scheme described in the question.

Correct Answer: Ministry of Rural Development
Mission Amrit Sarovar is anchored by the Ministry of Rural Development. Launched on 24 April 2022 (National Panchayati Raj Day), the mission aims to develop and rejuvenate 75 water bodies in each district of India to celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (75 years of Independence). The target was to develop at least 50,000 Amrit Sarovars across the country.
Why other options are wrong:
- Ministry of Cooperation: Focuses on cooperative societies; not the nodal ministry for Amrit Sarovar.
- Ministry of Education: Handles education policy; not related to water body development.
- Ministry of Earth Sciences: Handles meteorology, seismology, ocean science; not rural water bodies.

Correct Answer: 2003
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) was established on 23 August 2003 by the Government of India through an executive order. It was given statutory status through the PFRDA Act, 2013. PFRDA regulates and develops the pension sector in India and administers the National Pension System (NPS) launched on 1 January 2004.
Why other options are wrong:
- 1992: LPG ( Liberalisation , Privatisation , Globalisation ) reforms year; PFRDA was not established then.
- 2009: PFRDA Act was introduced in Parliament around this time, but the body was established in 2003.
- 2012: Not the year of PFRDA establishment.

Correct Answer: Sale of shares in PSU
PSU Disinvestment refers to the process by which the government sells its shareholding (equity) in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). When the government sells shares of a PSU to the private sector or public, it reduces its ownership stake - this is called disinvestment. The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) manages disinvestment in India.
Why other options are wrong:
- Purchase of share in PSU: This would increase government ownership, not reduce it (opposite of disinvestment).
- Allowing direct FDI in PSU: FDI involves foreign investment; disinvestment specifically refers to government selling its own shares.
- Allowing indirect FDI in PSU: Same reason as above; not the definition of PSU disinvestment.

Correct Answer: 36000
A communication satellite (geostationary satellite) orbits at approximately 36,000 km (36,000 km = 35,786 km) above the Earth's surface. At this altitude, the satellite's orbital period matches the Earth's rotation period (24 hours), making it appear stationary relative to the Earth. This is why a communication satellite can act like a television tower at a height of 36,000 km, covering a large area of Earth's surface.
Why other options are wrong:
- 1000 km: Low Earth Orbit (LEO); used for weather and spy satellites, not geostationary communication.
- 1500 km: Still in LEO; not the geostationary orbit altitude.
- 22000 km: Medium Earth Orbit; used for GPS satellites, not geostationary communication satellites.

Correct Answer: Pascal
The SI unit of pressure is Pascal (Pa), named after French mathematician and physicist Blaise Pascal. 1 Pascal = 1 Newton per square metre (1 Pa = 1 N/m2). It measures force per unit area. Other commonly used units of pressure include: atmospheres (atm), bar, torr, and mmHg.
Why other options are wrong:
- Ampere (A): SI unit of electric current.
- Watt (W): SI unit of power (energy per unit time).
- Newton (N): SI unit of force, not pressure.

Correct Answer: Endothermic reactions
ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) provides energy to drive endothermic (endergonic) reactions in biological systems. Endothermic reactions require an input of energy to proceed. When ATP is hydrolysed (ATP -> ADP + Pi), it releases about 30.5 kJ/mol of energy, which is used to power energy-requiring (endothermic/endergonic) cellular processes such as muscle contraction, active transport, and biosynthesis.
Why other options are wrong:
- Neutral reactions: Neither release nor absorb energy; ATP is not required to drive them.
- Redox reactions: ATP is not specifically needed to drive redox reactions (they can be spontaneous).
- Exothermic reactions: These release energy on their own and do not need ATP to drive them.

Correct Answer: 2300
Sangam literature refers to the earliest known body of Tamil literature, composed approximately 2,300 years ago (roughly 300 BCE to 300 CE). 'Sangam' refers to an ancient academy of Tamil poets said to have been patronised by the Pandya kings at Madurai. These literary works include Purananuru, Akananuru , Natrinai , and the famous Tolkappiyam (Tamil grammar). They depict life, love, and war in ancient South India.
Why other options are wrong:
- 6500 years ago: Would place Sangam literature around 4500 BCE, which is too ancient for these texts.
- 5000 years ago: Around 3000 BCE; too early for the historical Sangam period.
- 3300 years ago: Around 1300 BCE; slightly earlier than the accepted Sangam period.