SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 18 November 2025 Shift 2 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

Correct Answer: Prithviraja III (Option 3)
Prithviraja III (also known as Prithviraj Chauhan) was the Chahamana (Chauhan) ruler of Ajmer and Delhi. He defeated Sultan Muhammad Ghori in the First Battle of Tarain in 1191 AD near Tarain (present-day Haryana). However, in the Second Battle of Tarain (1192 AD), Muhammad Ghori defeated and captured Prithviraj III, marking the beginning of Muslim rule in northern India.
Ajayaraja II and Vigraharaja IV were earlier Chahamana rulers. Vigraharaja V is not a historically prominent Chahamana king.

Correct Answer: Amritsar (Option 2)
In the eighteenth century, during the period of the Sikh Misls (confederacies), the Sikh community used to gather at the Akal Takht in Amritsar during the festivals of Baisakhi and Diwali. During these gatherings, the entire Sikh community (Sarbat Khalsa) took collective decisions called ' Gurmatas ' (resolutions approved in the presence of the Guru Granth Sahib). These decisions were binding on all Sikhs.
Nagpur, Patna Sahib, and Bhopal were not the venues for these Sikh Sarbat Khalsa gatherings.

Correct Answer: To promote co-operative societies (Option 1)
The Fundamental Duties are listed in Article 51A of the Indian Constitution (added by the 42nd Amendment, 1976; an 11th duty added by the 86th Amendment, 2002). The Fundamental Duties include: to protect integrity of India, to value the rich heritage of composite culture, to develop scientific temper, to defend the country, to protect the natural environment, etc.
'To promote co-operative societies' is NOT a Fundamental Duty. Co-operative Societies are covered under Part IX-B of the Constitution (Directive Principles area), not as a Fundamental Duty.

Correct Answer: Election of members of the Rajya Sabha (Option 4)
Features borrowed from Australia in the Indian Constitution include:
1. Concept of the Concurrent List
2. Joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament
3. Freedom of trade, commerce and intercourse
The election of members of the Rajya Sabha (by elected members of State Legislative Assemblies) is NOT a feature borrowed from Australia. This method of indirect election is drawn from the concept of a federal upper house, with its closest parallel in the original US Senate system. It is not an Australian borrowing.

Correct Answer: Only I (Option 1)
BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) has 7 member states: Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Statement I is CORRECT: Thailand IS a member of BIMSTEC.
Statement II is INCORRECT: Iran is NOT a member of BIMSTEC. Iran is a member of organizations like ECO and SCO, but not BIMSTEC.
Hence only Statement I (Only I) is correct.

Correct Answer: France (Option 1)
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) was jointly launched by India and France on 30 November 2015 at COP21 in Paris, France, by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Francois Hollande. ISA is headquartered at Gurugram (National Institute of Solar Energy), Haryana, India. Its aim is to mobilize solar energy deployment and financing across member countries.
USA, Brazil, and Italy were not the co-founders of ISA with India.

Correct Answer: Bachendri Pal (Option 3)
Bachendri Pal became the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest on 23 May 1984. She was also the fifth woman in the world to summit Everest. She was a member of India's 7th Everest expedition. She was awarded the Padma Shri in 1984 and Padma Bhushan in 2019.
Ruma Pal was a former Chief Justice of India (not a mountaineer). Cornelia Sorabji was India's first woman lawyer. Shikha Sharma is a corporate executive (former CEO of Axis Bank).

Correct Answer: Kiran Bedi (Option 2)
Kiran Bedi became the first woman to join the Indian Police Service (IPS) in 1972. She was a 1972-batch IPS officer of the Union Territory cadre. She served in various significant roles including as the Inspector General of Tihar Jail, where she introduced major prison reforms. She was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1994.
Annie Besant was a social reformer and theosophist. Matangini Hazra was a freedom fighter. Lakshmi Sahgal was a doctor and officer in the Indian National Army.

Correct Answer: Leg (Option 1)
In a relay race, each designated portion or segment that is covered by one individual runner is called a 'Leg.' For example, in a 4x100 m relay race, there are 4 legs, each run by a different athlete. The term 'leg' is standard athletics terminology for each runner's portion of the relay.
'Heat' refers to a preliminary round of a race. 'Spikes' are the specialized shoes with pointed projections worn by track and field athletes. 'Lifting' is not a standard relay race term.

Correct Answer: 3000 (Option 3)
In athletics, long-distance races are generally defined as races at a distance of 3000 metres (3 km) and above. Common long-distance track events include the 3000 m steeplechase, 5000 m, and 10,000 m. Road events include the half marathon (21.1 km) and full marathon (42.195 km). The 1500 m and 1 mile events are classified as middle-distance races, not long-distance.
1000 m and 1500 m are middle-distance events. 15000 m is not a standard track event distance.

Correct Answer: Uttar Pradesh (Option 3)
India's first Vista Dome jungle safari train was launched in Uttar Pradesh in May 2025. The train operates through the Dudhwa National Park ( Dudhwa Tiger Reserve) in the Terai region of Uttar Pradesh. The Vista Dome coach offers a panoramic 360-degree view through glass-domed roofs and large windows, allowing passengers to experience wildlife and nature while travelling.
Meghalaya, Sikkim, and Tripura did not launch this service in May 2025.

Correct Answer: Uttar Pradesh (Option 4)
Nautanki is a traditional folk theatre and dance form of Uttar Pradesh (also found in parts of Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab). It is characterized by dramatic performances combining music, dance, and acting, with themes drawn from historical, mythological, and social stories. It is especially popular in the Kanpur-Agra belt of Uttar Pradesh.
Haryana has Saang as its major folk theatre form. Assam has Bihu dance. Maharashtra is associated with Lavani and Tamasha.

Correct Answer: Arunachal Pradesh (Option 4)
The ' Tapu ' dance is a traditional folk dance performed by the tribal communities of Arunachal Pradesh. It is associated with the Adi tribe (one of the largest tribal groups in Arunachal Pradesh) and is performed during festivals and community celebrations. Arunachal Pradesh has a rich tribal heritage with numerous distinct dance forms.
Goa is known for the Fugdi and Dhalo dances. Odisha is known for Odissi and tribal dances like Sambalpuri. Jharkhand is known for Jhumair and Chhau dances.

Correct Answer: Jitender Pal Singh (Option 2)
Jitender Pal Singh was appointed as India's new Ambassador to Israel in January 2025. His appointment was significant given the diplomatic context between India and Israel. He replaced the outgoing envoy.
Amit Kumar, Akash Tripathi, and Ravi Ahuja were not appointed as India's Ambassador to Israel in January 2025.

Correct Answer: Droupadi Murmu (Option 1)
President Droupadi Murmu received the 'Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste,' the highest civilian honour of Timor-Leste (East Timor), during her state visit to the country in August 2024. This was the first-ever visit by an Indian President to Timor-Leste. The award was conferred by Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta in recognition of the strong bilateral relations between India and Timor-Leste.
PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and S. Jaishankar did not receive this award.

Correct Answer: EmpowHER Biz - Sapno Ki Udaan (Option 4)
The Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) of NITI Aayog launched ' EmpowHER Biz - Sapno Ki Udaan' in January 2025. This initiative aims to support and empower women entrepreneurs in India by providing them with mentorship, funding access, skilling opportunities, and market linkages.
Nari Shakti Puraskar is a national award for women achievers. Mahila Coir Yojana is a scheme under the Ministry of MSME for women in the coir sector. SERB-POWER is a Department of Science and Technology initiative for women scientists.

Correct Answer: Manual scavenging and hazardous sewer cleaning (Option 3)
In January 2025, the Supreme Court of India ordered that manual scavenging and hazardous sewer cleaning must be completely stopped in six major metropolitan cities. Manual scavenging is the practice of manually cleaning human excreta from dry latrines, open drains, and sewers. Despite being banned under the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013, the practice continued. The Supreme Court issued strict directions to end this dehumanizing practice and ensure mechanized cleaning of sewers.
Open defecation, use of single-use plastic, and water rationing were not the subject of this specific Supreme Court order.

Correct Answer: 1 (Option 1)
The Prime Minister's Internship Scheme (PMIS) was launched in October 2024. It aims to provide 1 crore (10 million) young Indians with 12-month paid internships in India's top 500 companies over the next five years. Interns receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 5,000 (Rs. 4,500 from the company's CSR funds and Rs. 500 from the government) along with a one-time grant of Rs. 6,000. The scheme targets youth aged 21–24 years.
Options 2 crore, 3 crore, and 4 crore are incorrect figures.

Correct Answer: 148 (Option 3)
According to the 'Status of Tigers in Kaziranga, 2024' report, the total number of tigers in the Kaziranga Tiger Reserve (Assam) is 148. Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for the Indian one-horned rhinoceros. It is also one of the most significant tiger habitats in India.
355 is the approximate tiger count for Corbett Tiger Reserve (the largest). 68 and 252 are incorrect figures for Kaziranga.

Correct Answer: 10 (Option 4)
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) was launched in 2015. In July 2025, the scheme completed 10 years of implementation. PMKVY is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, implemented by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). It aims to enable a large number of Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training and secure better livelihoods.
Options 7, 8, and 9 years are incorrect as the scheme was launched in 2015 and 2025 - 2015 = 10 years.

Correct Answer: Finance bill (Option 1)
The Finance Bill is presented along with the Union Budget and contains proposals for the imposition of new taxes, modification of the existing tax structure, or continuation of the existing tax structure beyond the period approved by Parliament. It provides details on the imposition, abolition, remission, alteration, or regulation of taxes proposed in the budget. As per Article 110, the Finance Bill is typically categorized as a Money Bill.
Private member bill is introduced by a non-minister MP. Constitution amendment bill is for amending the Constitution. Ordinary bill covers any non-financial legislation.

Correct Answer: Both I and II (Option 3)
The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, 2003 mandates the central government to maintain fiscal discipline by reducing fiscal deficit. However, under the escape clause of the FRBM Act, the actual deficits may exceed the prescribed targets under two grounds:
I. National Security — situations arising due to war or national security imperatives
II. National Calamity — situations arising due to natural or man-made disasters
Both grounds are recognized under the FRBM Act, making 'Both I and II' the correct answer. Options 'Only I' and 'Only II' are incomplete answers.

Correct Answer: Extensive use of iron tools (Option 2)
The Indus Valley Civilization (IVC), also known as the Harappan Civilization (c. 3300–1300 BCE), was a Bronze Age civilization. The use of IRON was NOT a feature of IVC cities — iron technology came to the Indian subcontinent during the Iron Age (around 1200–600 BCE), well after the decline of the IVC.
The actual features of IVC cities include: Roads intersecting at right angles (grid pattern), burnt brick construction, advanced underground drainage system, granaries, standardized weights and measures, and absence of iron tools (they used copper, bronze, stone, and bone tools).

Correct Answer: Rajagriha (Option 1)
Rajagriha (modern Rajgir in Nalanda district, Bihar) was the first capital of the Magadha Kingdom. It served as the capital during the reigns of the Haryanka and Shishunaga dynasties. Later, during the reign of Udayin (son of Ajatashatru), the capital was shifted to Pataliputra (modern Patna). Rajagriha is also significant as the site of the First Buddhist Council held after the death of the Buddha.
Ujjain was the capital of the Avanti kingdom and later of the Mauryan governor. Vaishali was the capital of the Lichchhavi republic. Taxila (in present-day Pakistan) was a major centre of learning in ancient India.

Correct Answer: Only I (Option 1)
Statement I is CORRECT: The Samaveda (Veda of Melodies/Chants) is composed almost entirely of hymns taken from the Rigveda, rearranged and set to musical notation for singing during Soma sacrifices. About 75 of its 1875 verses are original; the rest are from the Rigveda. The Samaveda is considered the origin of Indian classical music.
Statement II is INCORRECT: The Yajurveda (Veda of Sacrificial Formulas) contains prose mantras and verses used for performing rituals and sacrifices (yajnas). While it also draws from the Rigveda, it is not primarily arranged for singing — it is a manual for priests ( Adhvaryus ) performing rituals.
Hence only Statement I (Only I) is correct.