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SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 22 November 2025 Shift 2 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

All 25 GK / GS questions asked in SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 on 22 November 2025 Shift 2, with correct answers and short solutions, subject-wise: Medieval History, Static GK, Current Affairs, Economics, Ancient History, Physics.

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Subjects: Medieval History (3) · Static GK (7) · Current Affairs (4) · Economics (5) · Ancient History (2) · Physics (1) · Computer (1) · Geography (2)

Medieval History (3)

Early Medieval North India · Tripartite struggle (Palas, Pratiharas, Rashtrakutas)

Q1. At which of the following places was the inscription of Pratihara king Nagabhata found?

  1. (a) Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
  2. (b) Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
  3. (c) Agra, Uttar Pradesh
  4. (d) Kandahar, Afghanistan
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh

The Gwalior inscription (Gwalior Prasasti) is associated with the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty and records the glory of Nagabhata II. It was found at Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
Amaravati is known for Buddhist art; Agra for Mughal monuments; Kandahar is in Afghanistan. Hence, Gwalior is the correct answer.
Marathas · Peshwas

Q2. What was the name of the principal minister in the Maratha kingdom?

  1. (a) Nawab
  2. (b) Peshwa
  3. (c) Diwan
  4. (d) Subedar
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Peshwa

In the Maratha Kingdom, the principal minister (Prime Minister) was called the Peshwa. Originally the chief minister under Chhatrapati Shivaji, the Peshwa later (under the Bhat family) became the de facto ruler of the Maratha Empire.
Nawab: Muslim provincial governor; Diwan: finance/revenue minister; Subedar: provincial administrator or military officer.
Later Mughals and Regional Powers · Bengal, Awadh and Hyderabad

Q3. Who among the following became the Nawab of Bengal after Alivardi Khan?

  1. (a) Mir Jafar
  2. (b) Mir Qasim
  3. (c) Murshid Quli Khan
  4. (d) Sirajuddaulah
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Sirajuddaulah

Sirajuddaulah succeeded his grandfather Alivardi Khan as the Nawab of Bengal in April 1756. He was the last independent Nawab of Bengal, famous for the Battle of Plassey (1757) against the British East India Company.
Mir Jafar became Nawab after betraying Sirajuddaulah; Mir Qasim succeeded Mir Jafar; Murshid Quli Khan was an earlier Nawab who predated Alivardi Khan.

Static GK (7)

Organisations and Headquarters · Regional groupings (SAARC, ASEAN, BIMSTEC, SCO, G20)

Q4. The Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure body is associated with which of the following International Organisation?

  1. (a) BRICS
  2. (b) Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
  3. (c) Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
  4. (d) SAARC
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

The Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) is a permanent organ of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), established to coordinate counter-terrorism efforts among member states.
BRICS is an economic grouping; OIC is an Islamic nations body; SAARC is a South Asian regional organisation. None of them have RATS.
Organisations and Headquarters · Regional groupings (SAARC, ASEAN, BIMSTEC, SCO, G20)

Q5. As of 31st July 2025, which of the following is the official language of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation?

  1. (a) Persian
  2. (b) Chinese
  3. (c) French
  4. (d) Spanish
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Chinese

The SCO has two official languages: Russian and Chinese. Chinese (Mandarin) is one of the two official and working languages of the SCO.
Persian, French, and Spanish are not official languages of the SCO. The candidate incorrectly selected Persian.
Sports · Sports bodies and headquarters

Q6. In _____, the All-India Kabaddi Federation came into existence.

  1. (a) 1950
  2. (b) 1952
  3. (c) 1953
  4. (d) 1954
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 1950

The All-India Kabaddi Federation (AIKF) was established in 1950. It is the governing body for Kabaddi in India, responsible for standardising rules and organising national-level tournaments.
The years 1952, 1953, and 1954 are incorrect.
Books and Authors · Autobiographies and biographies

Q7. 'Faster Than Lightning: My Story' is the autobiography of which of the following Olympian?

  1. (a) Carl Lewis
  2. (b) Usain Bolt
  3. (c) Justin Gatlin
  4. (d) Yohan Blake
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Usain Bolt

'Faster Than Lightning: My Story' is the autobiography of Usain Bolt, the Jamaican sprinter and eight-time Olympic gold medallist, who holds world records in 100m (9.58s) and 200m (19.19s).
Carl Lewis, Justin Gatlin, and Yohan Blake have not written a book by this title.
Festivals, Fairs, Paintings and Crafts · Tribal festivals

Q8. 'Nazu' festival is celebrated in which of the following state?

  1. (a) Assam
  2. (b) Nagaland
  3. (c) West Bengal
  4. (d) Telangana
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Nagaland

'Nazu' is a traditional festival celebrated in Nagaland, associated with the Naga tribes of Northeast India.
Assam is known for Bihu; West Bengal for Durga Puja; Telangana for Bathukamma. 'Nazu' is specific to Nagaland's tribal culture.
Dances · Folk dances by state

Q9. 'Tlanglam' is a famous dance performed in which of the following Indian state/Union Territory?

  1. (a) Mizoram
  2. (b) Kerala
  3. (c) Himachal Pradesh
  4. (d) Jammu and Kashmir
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Mizoram

Tlanglam is a traditional folk dance of Mizoram, performed by the Mizo people at festivals and social gatherings.
Kerala is known for Kathakali and Mohiniyattam; Himachal Pradesh for Nati; Jammu and Kashmir for Rouf dance. Tlanglam is exclusively from Mizoram.
Space, Defence and Technology · International space missions and agencies

Q10. The Parker Solar Probe, launched to study the Sun by moving in a solar orbit, is a mission of which space agency?

  1. (a) JAXA
  2. (b) ISRO
  3. (c) NASA
  4. (d) CNES
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) NASA

The Parker Solar Probe is a NASA mission launched on 12 August 2018. Named after astrophysicist Eugene Parker, it is designed to fly closer to the Sun than any previous spacecraft, studying the solar corona and solar wind.
JAXA is Japan's space agency; ISRO is India's; CNES is France's. None of them operate the Parker Solar Probe.

Current Affairs (4)

Awards and Honours - Current · Sports and film awards - current

Q11. Who was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for the year 2022?

  1. (a) Nagarjuna
  2. (b) Paresh Rawal
  3. (c) Salman Khan
  4. (d) Mithun Chakraborty
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Mithun Chakraborty

Mithun Chakraborty received the Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for the year 2022, announced at the 70th National Film Awards ceremony (2024). He is a legendary actor known for films like 'Disco Dancer'.
Nagarjuna, Paresh Rawal, and Salman Khan have not received this award.
State News · State elections and results

Q12. In October 2024, Nayab Singh Saini was elected as the Chief Minister of which state?

  1. (a) Meghalaya
  2. (b) Karnataka
  3. (c) Haryana
  4. (d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Haryana

Nayab Singh Saini was elected as Chief Minister of Haryana after the BJP won the Haryana Assembly Elections in October 2024.
Meghalaya, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh are governed by different parties and leaders.
Appointments and Resignations · National appointments

Q13. In October 2024, who has been appointed as ambassador of India to France?

  1. (a) Hari Babu Kambhampati
  2. (b) Sanjeev Kumar Singla
  3. (c) Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
  4. (d) Sandip Goenka
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Sanjeev Kumar Singla

Sanjeev Kumar Singla, an IFS officer, was appointed India's Ambassador to France in October 2024.
Hari Babu Kambhampati is associated with other diplomatic roles; Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar is a Governor; Sandip Goenka is a business personality, not a diplomat.
National Affairs and Government Initiatives · Policies, laws and bills

Q14. In March 2025, which High Court division bench comprising Justice C S Sudha questioned the extent to which the state can interfere in regulating violence in visual media?

  1. (a) Kerala High Court
  2. (b) Delhi High Court
  3. (c) Calcutta High Court
  4. (d) Bombay High Court
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Kerala High Court

In March 2025, the Kerala High Court division bench comprising Justice C S Sudha raised questions about the state's power to regulate violence in visual media, particularly concerning OTT content.
Delhi, Calcutta, and Bombay High Courts were not associated with this specific bench or case.

Economics (5)

Government Schemes and Economic Reports · Financial inclusion schemes (PMJDY, PMJJBY, PMSBY, APY)

Q15. As the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) completed 10 years in August 2024, which ministry oversees its implementation?

  1. (a) Ministry of Finance
  2. (b) Ministry of Home Affairs
  3. (c) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare
  4. (d) Ministry of Defence
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Ministry of Finance

PMJDY, launched on 28 August 2014, is implemented under the Ministry of Finance through the Department of Financial Services (DFS). It is India's financial inclusion programme.
Ministry of Agriculture, Home Affairs, and Defence do not oversee PMJDY. The candidate incorrectly selected Ministry of Agriculture.
Government Schemes and Economic Reports · Economic Survey and economic reports

Q16. Which of the following is a report published by Reserve Bank of India?
I. Financial Stability Report
II. Handbook of Statistics on Indian Economy

  1. (a) Only I
  2. (b) Only II
  3. (c) Both I and II
  4. (d) Neither I nor II
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Both I and II

Both reports are published by the RBI:
I. Financial Stability Report (FSR): Published bi-annually by RBI to assess the resilience of India's financial system.
II. Handbook of Statistics on Indian Economy: Published annually by RBI, containing comprehensive data on India's economy.
Hence, Both I and II are correct.
National Income · GDP, GNP, NDP and NNP

Q17. Which of the following statement regarding income is correct?
I. Out of private income, what finally reaches the households is known as personal income.
II. The total national income of the country is composed of two parts private income and public income.

  1. (a) Only I
  2. (b) Only II
  3. (c) Both I and II
  4. (d) Neither I nor II
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Both I and II

Both statements are correct:
I. Personal income is the portion of private income that finally reaches households after deducting undistributed profits, corporate taxes, and adding transfer payments. This is the standard economic definition.
II. National Income consists of private income (earned by private individuals/firms) and public income (earned by the government from productive activities).
Hence, Both I and II are correct.
Industry and Infrastructure · Infrastructure sectors

Q18. The National Logistics Policy in India was launched in _____.

  1. (a) 2005
  2. (b) 2010
  3. (c) 2015
  4. (d) 2022
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 2022

India's National Logistics Policy (NLP) was launched on 17 September 2022 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It aims to reduce logistics costs from ~13-14% of GDP to single digits and improve India's Logistics Performance Index ranking.
The years 2005, 2010, and 2015 are incorrect.
Planning and NITI Aayog · Five-Year Plans - objectives and models

Q19. Who was architect of Indian Planning?

  1. (a) Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis
  2. (b) Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel
  3. (c) Manmohan Singh
  4. (d) Jay Prakash Narayan
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis

Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis (P.C. Mahalanobis) is known as the architect of Indian Planning. He designed India's Second Five Year Plan (1956-61), which focused on heavy industries and is called the 'Mahalanobis Model'. He was also the founder of the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI).
Sardar Patel: Iron Man of India; Manmohan Singh: economist and PM; Jay Prakash Narayan: freedom fighter.

Ancient History (2)

Ancient Art, Culture and Science · Temple architecture styles (Nagara, Dravida, Vesara)

Q20. In Dravida style of architecture, the front wall has an entrance gateway in its centre, which is known as a _____.

  1. (a) Gopuram
  2. (b) Pada
  3. (c) Prastara
  4. (d) Griva
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Gopuram

In Dravida (South Indian) style of temple architecture, the entrance gateway tower at the centre of the enclosure wall is called Gopuram. It is a tall ornate tower seen in South Indian temples (e.g., Meenakshi Temple, Madurai).
Pada: column/foot of a pillar; Prastara: entablature (horizontal band above columns); Griva: neck of the temple spire.
Vedic Period · Vedic literature (Vedas, Brahmanas, Aranyakas, Upanishads)

Q21. Rig Veda is a collection of approximately how many hymns?

  1. (a) 508
  2. (b) 838
  3. (c) 1028
  4. (d) 1508
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 1028

The Rig Veda is a collection of approximately 1028 hymns (suktas), organised into 10 mandalas (books). It is the oldest of the four Vedas and one of the oldest religious texts in the world, containing hymns to deities such as Indra, Agni, Soma, and Varuna.
Options 508, 838, and 1508 are incorrect.

Physics (1)

Force and Laws of Motion · Friction

Q22. What is a disadvantage of friction?

  1. (a) It increases speed
  2. (b) It improves machinery efficiency
  3. (c) It prevents objects from wearing out
  4. (d) It causes wear and tear of materials
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) It causes wear and tear of materials

The primary disadvantage of friction is that it causes wear and tear of materials. When surfaces rub against each other, friction gradually degrades them and reduces the lifespan of machinery parts.
Options 1, 2, and 3 are wrong: friction does not increase speed; it actually reduces efficiency (energy is lost as heat); and friction causes wear, not prevents it.

Computer (1)

Emerging Technologies and E-Governance · Supercomputers and quantum computing

Q23. As of March 2025, under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) how many supercomputers have been deployed across India?

  1. (a) 28
  2. (b) 34
  3. (c) 40
  4. (d) 46
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 34

As of March 2025, 34 supercomputers have been deployed across India under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM), at various academic and research institutions such as IITs, IISc, and C-DAC centres.
The NSM, launched in 2015, is jointly implemented by MeitY and DST through C-DAC and IISc, with a target of 73 systems. Options 28, 40, and 46 are incorrect.

Geography (2)

India - Transport and Communication · Roadways and National Highways

Q24. About _____ per cent of the total road length in India are categorised as rural roads.

  1. (a) 80
  2. (b) 60
  3. (c) 40
  4. (d) 20
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 80

Approximately 80 per cent of India's total road network is categorised as rural roads (village roads and other rural roads). India has one of the largest road networks in the world. The PMGSY was launched to improve rural road connectivity.
Options 60%, 40%, and 20% are incorrect.
India - Population and Census · Urbanisation and migration

Q25. There are broadly _____ sets of factors that influence migration.

  1. (a) 2
  2. (b) 3
  3. (c) 4
  4. (d) 5
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 2

There are broadly 2 sets of factors influencing migration: push factors and pull factors.
Push factors: conditions at the place of origin that compel people to leave (poverty, unemployment, natural disasters).
Pull factors: conditions at the destination that attract migrants (better employment, higher wages, better education).
This is the standard geographical framework for studying migration. The candidate incorrectly selected 5.
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