SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 18 November 2025 Shift 3 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

Correct Answer: European Union (Option 3)
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) was introduced by the European Union (EU) from October 1, 2023, as part of its European Green Deal. CBAM is a carbon pricing instrument that places a carbon price on imports of certain goods from countries outside the EU where less ambitious climate policies apply. It aims to prevent 'carbon leakage' (where production shifts to countries with less stringent climate rules). Currently it covers sectors like iron, steel, cement, aluminium , fertilizers, electricity, and hydrogen.
The United Nations, BRICS, and International Court of Justice have not introduced CBAM.

Correct Answer: Swachhata Hi Seva (Option 1)
The Department of Health Research (under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare) organized the ' Swachhata Hi Seva' Campaign from 17th September 2024 to 2nd October 2024 (Gandhi Jayanti). This campaign is organized annually as a part of the Swachh Bharat Mission to promote cleanliness and hygiene. The campaign mobilizes government departments, public institutions, and citizens to participate in cleanliness drives.
Swachhata Hi Shikha, Swachhata Hi Puja, and Swachhata Hi Vandana are not the names of this campaign.

Correct Answer: Maharatna (Option 1)
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) Limited holds the Maharatna status as a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) as of July 2025. PFC was granted Maharatna status in 2021. It is a public sector financial institution that provides financial assistance to the Indian power sector. Maharatna is the highest status granted to CPSEs in India, giving them greater operational and financial autonomy.
PFC is not a Navratna , Miniratna -I, or Miniratna -II company — it holds the highest Maharatna classification.

Correct Answer: Only II (Option 2)
The National Logistics Policy (NLP) was launched in September 2022. Its key targets are:
- To reduce logistics cost in India from ~13-14% of GDP to single digits (comparable to global standards of ~8%)
- To develop a data-driven decision support system (DPIIT Logistics Data Bank)
- To achieve a ranking among the top 25 countries in the Logistics Performance Index (LPI) by 2030
Statement I is INCORRECT: The NLP aims to REDUCE (not increase) logistics cost.
Statement II is CORRECT: Developing a data-driven decision support system IS a stated target of NLP-2022.
Hence Only II is correct.

Correct Answer: May, 2005 (Option 1)
The Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Act, 2005 was passed by the Indian Parliament in May 2005 and came into effect on 10 February 2006 after receiving Presidential assent and notification. The Act provided a comprehensive legal framework for SEZs in India, replacing the earlier SEZ policy introduced in 2000 under the Foreign Trade Policy. SEZs are designated areas with special economic regulations to attract foreign investment and promote exports.
July, September, and December 2005 are incorrect months for the passage of the SEZ Act.

Correct Answer: One person's use doesn't reduce another's use (Option 2)
In economics, a public good has two key characteristics: Non-rivalrous and Non-excludable. 'Non-rivalrous' means that one person's consumption of the good does not reduce the quantity or quality available for others. For example, a street light, national defence , or public television broadcast — one person benefiting from them does not reduce others' ability to benefit.
'One person's use reduces another's use' describes a rivalrous (private) good. A Giffen good is an inferior good whose demand increases when its price increases — unrelated to non-rivalry. 'Available only for bureaucrats' is incorrect entirely.

Correct Answer: depreciation of capital (Option 1)
In economics, replacement investment refers to investment made to replace worn-out, obsolete, or depreciated capital equipment. It equals the depreciation of capital (also called Capital Consumption Allowance). The relationship is: Net Investment = Gross Investment - Depreciation (Replacement Investment). When a firm replaces old machinery with new machinery to maintain the existing productive capacity (without expanding it), it is making replacement investment equal to the depreciation of that capital.
Subsidy given by government is a financial assistance to reduce costs — not related to replacement investment. Wage of total staffs and entrepreneurship cost are different categories of cost in production.

Correct Answer: Manu Bhaker (Option 2)
Manu Bhaker is an Indian sport shooter who became the first Indian athlete to win two Olympic medals in a single Olympics at the 2024 Paris Olympics — a bronze in the 10m air pistol (women's) and a bronze in the 10m air pistol mixed team event. She was awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024.
D Gukesh is a chess prodigy who became the youngest World Chess Champion in 2024. Mithali Raj is a former Indian women's cricket captain. Dipa Karmakar is a gymnast who became the first Indian woman to qualify for the gymnastics vault final at the Olympics (2016).

Correct Answer: Square (Option 1)
In Judo, the competition area (tatami/mat) is typically square in shape. According to IJF (International Judo Federation) rules, the competition area must be a minimum of 14 m x 14 m and a maximum of 16 m x 16 m, forming a square shape. The contest area within this is typically an 8 m x 8 m to 10 m x 10 m square, and the safety area surrounds it.
Rectangular, hexagonal, and circular shapes are not the standard shape of the Judo platform.

Correct Answer: 1928 (Option 4)
India won its first Olympic gold medal in hockey at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics, defeating the Netherlands 3-0 in the final. This was the beginning of India's golden era in hockey — India went on to win 6 consecutive Olympic gold medals from 1928 to 1956. The legendary Major Dhyan Chand was a key player in India's 1928, 1932, and 1936 Olympic gold medal-winning teams.
1896 and 1900 were the first Olympic Games (Athens and Paris) — India did not participate in hockey then. 1924 was the Paris Olympics where hockey was not yet an official event.

Correct Answer: Cricket (Option 4)
Cricket is traditionally known as the 'Gentleman's Game.' The phrase reflects the game's historical association with fair play, sportsmanship, and the spirit of the game. The term originated in England where the game was heavily associated with gentlemanly conduct and codes of behaviour . Even today, The Spirit of Cricket (a preamble to the Laws of Cricket maintained by the MCC) emphasizes the gentlemanly values of the game.
Kabaddi is India's national sport (contact sport). Badminton is a racket sport. Lawn tennis is also sometimes called a 'gentleman's game' but the most widely accepted answer in the Indian exam context is Cricket.

Correct Answer: spherical (Option 1)
According to the official rules of FIBA (International Basketball Federation), a basketball must be spherical (perfectly round/globe-shaped). The ball must have a circumference of 74.9 to 78 cm and weigh between 567 and 650 grams. The spherical shape ensures uniform bounce and grip during play.
Cylindrical, geoid, and conical shapes are not permitted shapes for a basketball according to official rules.

Correct Answer: Hockey (Option 2)
Major Dhyan Chand (1905–1979) was India's legendary field hockey player, widely regarded as the greatest hockey player of all time. He was called the 'Wizard of Hockey' for his extraordinary dribbling skills and goal-scoring ability. He was a key member of India's Olympic gold medal-winning teams in 1928 (Amsterdam), 1932 (Los Angeles), and 1936 (Berlin). His birthday, 29 August, is celebrated as National Sports Day in India. The highest sporting honour of India, the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, is named after him.
Major Dhyan Chand has no connection with shooting, cricket, or badminton.

Correct Answer: Koshan (Option 2)
Koshan is a traditional folk dance of Ladakh that is performed in Leh (the capital of the Union Territory of Ladakh). It is a unique cultural practice where the dance is preceded by a horse race. This dance is performed during festivals and celebrations and is an important part of Ladakhi cultural heritage. It reflects the nomadic and warrior traditions of the region.
Sikmari and Mamita are other folk dances of Ladakh but are not specifically preceded by a horse race. Lezim is a folk dance associated with Maharashtra, not Ladakh.

Correct Answer: Ajay Kumar Bhalla (Option 1)
Ajay Kumar Bhalla, a retired IAS officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre (1984 batch), was appointed as the Governor of Manipur in December 2024. He served as India's Union Home Secretary from 2019 to 2024. His appointment as Governor of Manipur was significant given the ongoing civil unrest in the state.
Anusuiya Uikey was Governor of Chhattisgarh. V.K. Singh (General) is a former Army Chief and Union Minister. Lakshman Prasad Acharya was appointed as Governor of Sikkim.

Correct Answer: Rama Mohan Rao Amara (Option 2)
Rama Mohan Rao Amara was appointed as the Managing Director (MD) of the State Bank of India (SBI) in December 2024. SBI is India's largest public sector bank and a Fortune 500 company. He joined the bank's senior leadership as part of restructuring of top management.
Paramesh Sivamani is not the MD of SBI. Kais Saied is the President of Tunisia. Abhyuday Jindal is an industrialist (MD of JSW Steel) — not related to SBI.

Correct Answer: Parvathaneni Harish (Option 4)
Parvathaneni Harish, a senior Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, was appointed as India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in August 2024. He represents India at the UN headquarters in New York. India is a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2021-22 term and plays an active role in multilateral diplomacy.
Tejpaul Bhatia, Santosh Kumar, and Ajay Bhushan Pandey did not hold this position at the UN.

Correct Answer: 5 (Option 2)
The Subhadra Yojana was launched by the Odisha government in September 2024, named after Goddess Subhadra. Under this scheme, eligible women beneficiaries receive a financial assistance of Rs. 50,000 over a period of 5 years (Rs. 10,000 per year for 5 years). The amount is transferred directly to the beneficiary's bank account in two instalments of Rs. 5,000 each year — on Raksha Bandhan and the beneficiary's birthday.
Options 3 years, 4 years, and 6 years are incorrect periods for this scheme.

Correct Answer: Kerala and Tamil Nadu (Option 3)
Kerala and Tamil Nadu jointly conducted the Nilgiri Tahr ( Nilgiritragus hylocrius ) census in April 2025. The Nilgiri Tahr is an endangered mountain ungulate (wild goat) endemic to the Nilgiri Hills and the Western Ghats of South India. It is the State animal of Tamil Nadu. Its habitat spans both Kerala and Tamil Nadu, making a joint census important. The Eravikulam National Park in Kerala is home to the largest population of Nilgiri Tahr.
Odisha-Jharkhand, Odisha-West Bengal, and Maharashtra-Karnataka are incorrect state combinations for this census, as Nilgiri Tahr is not found in those regions.

Correct Answer: 91 (Option 4)
As of July 2025, India has 91 Ramsar Sites (wetlands of international importance). India has been steadily increasing its Ramsar Sites in recent years. The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. India has one of the highest numbers of Ramsar Sites in the world. The first two Ramsar Sites designated in India (1981) were Chilika Lake (Odisha) and Keoladeo National Park (Rajasthan).
75, 82, and 85 are earlier/incorrect counts. India had 75 sites as of 2023, and the number increased to 91 by July 2025.

Correct Answer: Mumbai (Option 1)
The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 final match was hosted in Mumbai. Mumbai has been one of the primary venues for the WPL since its inception in 2023. The WPL is the women's Twenty20 cricket league of India, organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Mumbai Indians won the WPL 2025 title.
Chennai, Kolkata, and Vadodara did not host the WPL 2025 final.

Correct Answer: 1st (Option 1)
The 1st U23 National Basketball Championship for Men and Women was held in Assam. This was the inaugural edition of the under-23 national basketball championship, marking a new milestone for basketball development in India. Assam hosted this pioneering event, which aimed to provide a competitive platform for young basketball talent across India.
Options 2nd, 3rd, and 4th are incorrect as this was the first (inaugural) edition of the championship.

Correct Answer: Bihar (Option 3)
As per the 2011 Census, Bihar had a population of approximately 104.1 million (10.4 crore), making it one of the states with over 100 million population. The states that crossed 100 million population in 2011 were Uttar Pradesh (~200 million), Maharashtra (~112 million), and Bihar (~104 million).
West Bengal had a population of ~91.3 million (below 100 million). Madhya Pradesh had ~72.6 million. Rajasthan had ~68.6 million. Hence among the given options, only Bihar exceeded 100 million.

Correct Answer: The inner self or soul (Option 4)
In the Upanishads (the philosophical texts of Hinduism), 'Atman' refers to the inner self or soul — the true, eternal essence of an individual being. The Upanishads explore the identity of Atman with Brahman (the universal consciousness or ultimate reality), captured in the Mahavakya (great saying): 'Aham Brahmasmi ' (I am Brahman) and 'Tat Tvam Asi' (Thou art That). The concept of Atman forms the basis of Advaita Vedanta philosophy.
Ritual fire is 'Agni' in Hindu tradition. Sacred chant refers to mantras. Supreme god could be 'Brahman' (universal) or specific deities — not Atman. Atman specifically refers to the individual inner self/soul.

Correct Answer: Maitrakas (Option 1)
Dhruvasena II (also known as Dharasena II or Dhruvasena Baladitya) was the most prominent ruler of the Maitraka dynasty, which ruled from Valabhi (modern Vala in Gujarat) from approximately 475 CE to 775 CE. The Maitraka dynasty was notable for making Valabhi a major centre of Buddhist learning. Dhruvasena II is mentioned in the writings of Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang (Xuanzang), who visited India during this period.
The Satavahana dynasty ruled in the Deccan and central India. The Chola dynasty ruled in South India (Tamil Nadu). The Kushan Empire ruled in Central and North India. Dhruvasena II is specifically associated with the Maitraka dynasty of Valabhi (Gujarat).