SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 21 November 2025 Shift 1 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

The concept of Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from the United States of America (specifically from the Bill of Rights). These rights are justiciable and enforceable in a court of law. Why other options are wrong: Option 2 - Centrifugal federalism ( centre stronger than states): Borrowed from Canada, not the USA. Option 3 - Concurrent List: Borrowed from Australia. Option 4 - Single citizenship: Borrowed from the United Kingdom (Britain).

Separation of judiciary from executive is NOT a Fundamental Duty. It is a Directive Principle of State Policy (DPSP) under Article 50 of the Indian Constitution, which directs the State to take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in public services. Why other options are wrong: Option 1 - To respect ideals of the constitution: This IS a Fundamental Duty under Article 51A(a) - to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals. Option 2 - To respect the National Flag: This IS a Fundamental Duty under Article 51A(a) - to respect the National Flag. Option 3 - To respect the National Anthem: Also a Fundamental Duty under Article 51A(a).

Only Statement II is correct. Under Article 58 of the Indian Constitution, a person is eligible to be elected as President if he/she qualifies to be elected as a member of the House of the People (Lok Sabha) — i.e., must be a citizen of India, at least 35 years of age, and qualified to be elected to the Lok Sabha. Statement I is INCORRECT: Holding an office of profit under the Central or State government actually DISQUALIFIES a person from being elected as President (Article 58(2)), not qualifies them. Why other options are wrong: Option 1 (Only I): Incorrect; holding an office of profit is a disqualification, not a qualification. Option 3 (Both I and II): Incorrect, as Statement I is wrong. Option 4 (Neither): Incorrect; Statement II is correct.

Under Article 85(1) of the Indian Constitution, the President shall summon each House of Parliament, but not more than 6 months shall intervene between the last sitting of one session and the first sitting of the next session. This means Parliament must meet at least twice a year. Why other options are wrong: Option 1 (twelve months): The maximum gap is 6 months, not 12. Option 2 (three months): The Constitution specifies 6 months, not 3. Option 4 (nine months): Incorrect; the constitutional limit is 6 months between two sessions.

Under Article 75(5) of the Indian Constitution, a person who is not a member of either House of Parliament (Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha) can be appointed as a Union Minister. However, such a person must become a member of either House within 6 consecutive months, failing which they cease to be a minister. Why other options are wrong: Option 2 (3 months): The Constitution allows up to 6 months, not just 3. Option 3 (12 months): Overstated; the maximum period is 6 months. Option 4 (2 months): Incorrect; the constitutional provision allows 6 consecutive months.

Under Article 109(2) of the Indian Constitution, the Rajya Sabha is required to return a Money Bill passed and transmitted to it by the Lok Sabha within a period of 14 days from the date of its receipt. If the Rajya Sabha fails to return the bill within 14 days, the bill is deemed to have been passed by both Houses at the expiry of the said period. Why other options are wrong: Option 1 (7 days): The constitutional provision is 14 days, not 7 days. Option 3 (1 month): Overstated; the Rajya Sabha must return it within 14 days. Option 4 (20 days): Incorrect; the specified period in the Constitution is 14 days.

The 16th Islamic Summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is scheduled to be held in Azerbaijan in 2026. The OIC is an international organization consisting of 57 member states, representing the collective voice of the Muslim world. Why other options are wrong: Option 2 - Gambia: Not the host country for the 16th OIC Islamic Summit in 2026. Option 3 - Indonesia: While Indonesia is a large OIC member, it is not the designated host for this summit. Option 4 - Morocco: Not designated as the host for the 16th OIC Summit in 2026.

P V Sindhu ( Pusarla Venkata Sindhu), the celebrated Indian badminton player and two-time Olympic medallist , was named the goodwill ambassador for Earth Hour India 2024. Earth Hour is a global initiative by WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) that encourages people to switch off lights for one hour to raise awareness about climate change. Why other options are wrong: Option 1 - Mithali Raj: Former Indian women's cricket team captain; not the goodwill ambassador for Earth Hour India 2024. Option 3 - Sakshi Malik: Olympic medallist wrestler; not the Earth Hour India 2024 ambassador. Option 4 - Saina Nehwal: Badminton player; not associated with Earth Hour India 2024.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Global Peace Award for Minority Upliftment in the United States of America in November 2024. This award recognises individuals who have made significant contributions to the upliftment of minority communities and the promotion of peace and harmony. Why other options are wrong: Option 2 - France: The award was not presented in France. Option 3 - United Kingdom: The award was not presented in the UK. Option 4 - Russia: Not the country where this award was presented.

Purple Fests (Festival of Inclusion), a festival dedicated to promoting inclusion and celebrating the abilities of persons with disabilities, has been organised in India since 2023. The event aims to create awareness about disability rights and inclusion across various domains including culture, arts, sports, and employment. Why other options are wrong: Option 2 (2020): Purple Fests were not organized from this year. Option 3 (2021): Incorrect; the festival started in 2023. Option 4 (2022): Also incorrect; the festival commenced in 2023.

Simlipal National Park in Odisha was declared India's 107th National Park. Simlipal is a biosphere reserve and tiger reserve located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It is known for its melanistic (black) tigers, which are rare in the world. Why other options are wrong: Option 2 - Bhitarkanika National Park: Another protected area in Odisha known for saltwater crocodiles, but it is not the 107th National Park. Option 3 - Satkosia National Park: A national park in Odisha on the banks of the Mahanadi river , but not the 107th. Option 4 - Nandankanan National Park: Located near Bhubaneswar in Odisha; not the 107th National Park.

The 47th HFI (Handball Federation of India) Junior Boy's National Handball Championship was announced to be held in New Delhi. Handball Federation of India organizes national-level handball championships across different age categories throughout the year. Why other options are wrong: Option 2 - Haryana: Not the designated venue for the 47th edition of this championship. Option 3 - Chandigarh: Not the host city for this particular championship. Option 4 - Odisha: Not the host for this handball championship.

The final round of the 78th Senior National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy began in December 2024. The Santosh Trophy is the national football championship for senior men's teams in India, organized by the All India Football Federation (AIFF). It is named after Santosh, the Maharaja of Santosh who was a strong patron of football in India. Why other options are wrong: Option 1 (70th): Incorrect edition number for December 2024. Option 2 (72nd): Incorrect; the championship held in December 2024 was the 78th edition. Option 3 (74th): Also incorrect; the edition number was 78.

The final round of the 78th Senior National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy was held in Hyderabad. The Santosh Trophy final round matches are hosted by different cities/states each year, and Hyderabad hosted the 78th edition finals. Why other options are wrong: Option 2 - Surat: Not the host city for the 78th Santosh Trophy final round. Option 3 - Mumbai: Not the venue for this championship's final round. Option 4 - Kolkata: Although Kolkata is known as the football capital of India, it was not the host city for this particular edition.

Har Gobind Khorana (Hargobind Khorana) won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1968. He shared the prize with Robert W. Holley and Marshall W. Nirenberg for their research on the genetic code and its function in protein synthesis. He was born in India and later became a US citizen. Why other options are wrong: Option 2 - Chemistry: Khorana's Nobel Prize was in Medicine/Physiology, not Chemistry. Option 3 - Peace: Not awarded for peace; his work was in molecular biology. Option 4 - Literature: Not a writer; his Nobel Prize was for scientific contributions.

Kabir Das authored the 'Bijak', a sacred collection of his devotional poems ( dohas ), teachings, and couplets that form the scriptural basis for the Kabir Panth religious community. Kabir was a 15th-century mystic poet and saint of the Bhakti movement who rejected religious orthodoxy and preached unity between Hinduism and Islam. Why other options are wrong: Option 1 - Surdas: Known for ' Sursagar ', a collection of devotional songs dedicated to Lord Krishna. Option 2 - Raskhan : Known for his devotional poems on Krishna; did not write the Bijak. Option 4 - Mirabai: Known for her devotional bhajans to Lord Krishna; did not write the Bijak.

The Crouch Start (also called Block Start or Sprint Start) is the standard starting position used in sprint races (100m, 200m, 400m). In this position, the athlete crouches with hands on the track behind the starting line, fingers pointing forward. Starting blocks are used to help athletes push off powerfully at the starting gun. Why other options are wrong: Option 2 - Vertical Start: Not a standard sprint start technique. Option 3 - Jumping start: Not the standard start for sprint races. Option 4 - Standing Start: Used in some middle and long distance races, not in sprint races.

Shashi Tharoor is the author of 'Show Business' (1992), a satirical novel that parodies and critiques the formulaic nature of Bollywood (Hindi cinema). The novel follows a Bollywood superstar and uses the story to comment on Indian politics, society, and the film industry. Tharoor is also known for 'The Great Indian Novel'. Why other options are wrong: Option 1 - Arundhati Roy: Known for 'The God of Small Things' (Booker Prize winner); she did not write 'Show Business'. Option 2 - Salman Rushdie: Known for 'Midnight's Children' and 'The Satanic Verses'; he did not write 'Show Business'. Option 4 - Khushwant Singh: Known for 'Train to Pakistan' and other works; he did not write 'Show Business'.

Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve is located in Bundi district, Rajasthan. It was officially declared India's 52nd Tiger Reserve in May 2022. The reserve is situated between Ranthambore Tiger Reserve and Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve, serving as a connecting corridor for tigers. Why other options are wrong: Option 2 - Karnataka: Karnataka has tiger reserves like Nagarhole and Bandipur , but Ramgarh Vishdhari is not in Karnataka. Option 3 - Odisha: Odisha has Simlipal Tiger Reserve; Ramgarh Vishdhari is in Rajasthan. Option 4 - Jharkhand: Jharkhand has Palamau Tiger Reserve; Ramgarh Vishdhari is not there.

Both statements are correct applications of Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation: Statement I - The motion of planets around the Sun: The gravitational force between the Sun and the planets keeps planets in their orbits (explained by Newton's law of gravitation). Statement II - The tides due to the moon and the Sun: Ocean tides are caused by the gravitational pull of both the Moon and the Sun on the Earth's water bodies. Both are classic examples of the importance of the universal law of gravitation. Why other options are wrong: Option 1 (Only I): Incorrect; Statement II is also a valid application. Option 2 (Only II): Incorrect; Statement I is also a valid application. Option 4 (Neither): Both statements correctly illustrate Newton's law of gravitation.

Solid carbon dioxide (dry ice) sublimates directly into a gas (CO2) when the pressure is decreased to 1 atmosphere (standard atmospheric pressure). This is because the triple point of CO2 is at 5.1 atm. At pressures below 5.1 atm, CO2 cannot exist as a liquid — it transitions directly from solid to gas (sublimation). This property makes dry ice useful for cooling without creating liquid. Why other options are wrong: Option 2 - Melts into liquid: CO2 can only become liquid at pressures above 5.1 atm; at 1 atm it sublimates. Option 3 - Remains solid: At 1 atm and above -78.5°C, dry ice will sublimate, not remain solid. Option 4 - Freezes further: Reducing pressure does not cause dry ice to freeze further; it sublimates.

Both statements are correct regarding the government budget: Statement I: Subsidies are indeed important policy instruments used by governments to increase welfare by reducing the cost of goods and services for targeted groups (e.g., food subsidies, fertilizer subsidies). Statement II: Defence expenditure is classified as committed expenditure because national security requirements mean that it cannot be drastically reduced without compromising security. Both statements correctly describe aspects of government budgeting. Why other options are wrong: Option 1 (Only I): Incorrect; Statement II is also correct. Option 2 (Only II): Incorrect; Statement I is also correct. Option 4 (Neither): Both statements are factually correct.

Shuja- ud -Daula ( Shujauddaulah ) was the Nawab of Awadh (also called Oudh), ruling from 1754 to 1775. He was involved in the Battle of Buxar (1764) against the British East India Company along with Mir Qasim (Nawab of Bengal) and Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II. After losing the battle, he signed the Treaty of Allahabad (1765) with the British. Why other options are wrong: Option 1 - Amber: Amber was ruled by the Kachwaha Rajput rulers of Rajputana, not by Shuja- ud -Daula. Option 3 - Mysore: Mysore was ruled by Hyder Ali and later Tipu Sultan, not Shuja- ud -Daula. Option 4 - Hyderabad: Hyderabad was ruled by the Nizams; Shuja- ud -Daula was Nawab of Awadh.

Lymph (also called lymphatic fluid) is the other name for tissue fluid (interstitial fluid). When the tissue fluid (fluid surrounding body cells) drains into the lymphatic capillaries, it becomes lymph. Lymph is a clear, yellowish fluid that flows through the lymphatic system and eventually returns to the bloodstream. Why other options are wrong: Option 1 - Sweat: Sweat is produced by sweat glands in the skin as a cooling mechanism; it is not the same as tissue fluid. Option 2 - Urine: Urine is the waste fluid produced by the kidneys; not the same as tissue fluid. Option 4 - Mucus: Mucus is secreted by mucous membranes and glands to protect and lubricate; it is not the other name for tissue fluid.