SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 22 November 2025 Shift 3 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

Correct Answer: 1526 (Option 2)
Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi in 1526 at the First Battle of Panipat (fought on 21 April 1526). This battle laid the foundation of the Mughal Empire in India. Ibrahim Lodi was the last Sultan of the Lodi dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate. Babur used superior tactics including artillery and the flanking ( tulughma ) technique to defeat the much larger army of Ibrahim Lodi.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 - 1515: Babur had not yet invaded India at this time; he was consolidating power in Kabul.
Option 3 - 1530: This was the year of Babur's death, not the Battle of Panipat.
Option 4 - 1535: By this time, Humayun (Babur's son) was already ruling as Mughal emperor.

Correct Answer: Shanti Tigga (Option 2)
Shanti Tigga became the first female Jawan (soldier) in the Indian Army when she was enrolled in the Territorial Army in 2011. She belongs to the Jharkhand state. A Jawan refers to an enlisted soldier (not an officer), making her enrollment historically significant. She was enrolled in the 969 Railway Engineer Regiment of the Territorial Army.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 - Punita Arora: She was the first woman to reach the rank of Lieutenant General in the Indian Armed Forces (Army Medical Corps), not the first Jawan.
Option 3 - Anjali Gupta: Not associated with being the first female Jawan in the Indian Army.
Option 4 - Navjot Kaur: Not related to this distinction.

Correct Answer: Billiards and Snooker (Option 2)
Pankaj Advani is one of India's greatest cue sports players, associated with Billiards and Snooker. He received the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award (now Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna) in 2006. He has won multiple World Championship titles in both billiards and snooker, making him one of the most decorated sportspersons in Indian history.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 - Chess: Chess is associated with players like Viswanathan Anand, not Pankaj Advani.
Option 3 - Table Tennis: Table Tennis is associated with players like Sharath Kamal, not Pankaj Advani.
Option 4 - Tennis: Indian tennis is associated with players like Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi.

Correct Answer: Satyajit Ray (Option 1)
Satyajit Ray wrote 'Childhood Days: A Memoir' (originally written in Bengali as ' Jakhon Chhoto Chilam'). In this autobiography, the legendary Indian filmmaker Satyajit Ray recounts his childhood experiences and memories of growing up in Calcutta. The book provides a fascinating insight into his formative years, his family, and the cultural milieu of early 20th century Bengal.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 2 - Amartya Sen: His memoir is 'Home in the World' (2021), not 'Childhood Days'.
Option 3 - Soumitra Chatterjee: He was an actor, not the author of 'Childhood Days: A Memoir'.
Option 4 - Rabindranath Tagore: His autobiographical writing includes 'My Reminiscences' ( Jibansmriti ), not 'Childhood Days: A Memoir'.

Correct Answer: Punjab (Option 2)
Luddi is a traditional folk dance of Punjab. It is a victory dance typically performed by men to celebrate triumph in battle or other joyful occasions. Dancers place one hand behind their back and wave the other hand while swaying their heads and bodies in rhythm. Luddi is one of several folk dances of Punjab alongside Bhangra and Gidda.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 - Meghalaya: Meghalaya has its own traditional dances like Nongkrem and Shad Suk Mynsiem, not Luddi.
Option 3 - Assam: Assam is known for Bihu dance and Sattriya dance, not Luddi.
Option 4 - Andaman and Nicobar: This union territory has its own tribal dance forms, not Luddi.

Correct Answer: Swavalambini (Option 4)
Swavalambini is a Women Entrepreneurship Programme launched in 2025 by Shri Jayant Chaudhary (Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship). The programme aims to promote and empower women entrepreneurs by providing skill training, financial support, and mentoring. It was launched under NABARD's initiative to support self-reliance ( Swavalambini means 'self-reliant woman') among women.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 - Mahila Samridhi Yojana: This is a different scheme related to women's savings and micro-credit, not the 2025 Jayant Chaudhary launch.
Option 2 - Udyogini : This is a women entrepreneurship scheme run by some state governments and NGOs, different from Swavalambini .
Option 3 - Stree Shakti: This is a bank loan scheme for women entrepreneurs, not the programme launched by Jayant Chaudhary in 2025.

Correct Answer: 1 crore (Option 1)
The National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) was launched in November 2024 by the Government of India with the target of promoting chemical-free, natural farming practices among 1 crore (10 million) farmers across the country. The mission focuses on reducing dependency on chemical inputs, improving soil health, and promoting sustainable agriculture practices.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 2 - 2 crores: The actual target of the NMNF is 1 crore farmers, not 2 crore .
Option 3 - 3 crores: This exceeds the stated mission target.
Option 4 - 4 crores: This also exceeds the stated mission target.

Correct Answer: 71st (Option 3)
India ranked 71st in the Energy Transition Index (ETI) 2025 published by the World Economic Forum. The ETI measures countries' progress in transitioning to a sustainable, affordable, and secure energy system. Despite the ranking, India has been making significant progress in renewable energy, particularly in solar and wind power, and has been moving up in rankings over the years.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 - 9th: Top ranks in ETI 2025 are held by Nordic countries like Sweden, Denmark, and Finland.
Option 2 - 46th: This does not match India's 2025 ETI ranking.
Option 4 - 59th: This is not India's 2025 ETI ranking.

Correct Answer: Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (Option 4)
The Bharat Forecast System (BFS) was developed by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) officially adopted this indigenously developed weather forecasting system on 26 May 2025. IITM Pune is India's premier institution for tropical meteorology research and has been at the forefront of developing advanced weather prediction models for the Indian subcontinent.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 - IIT Kanpur: While IIT Kanpur does research in atmospheric science, it did not develop the Bharat Forecast System.
Option 2 - IIT Kharagpur: IIT Kharagpur was not responsible for developing the BFS.
Option 3 - IIT Bombay: IIT Bombay was not involved in developing the Bharat Forecast System.

Correct Answer: Kerala (Option 4)
Kerala topped the Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) of Protected Areas for the period 2020-2025. This evaluation assesses the effectiveness of management of national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and other protected areas across India. Kerala's success is attributed to its strong forest governance, community participation in conservation, and effective implementation of wildlife protection measures.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 - Sikkim: While Sikkim has good conservation practices, it did not top the MEE for 2020-2025.
Option 2 - Tripura: Tripura was not the top performer in the MEE for 2020-2025.
Option 3 - Manipur: Manipur did not top the Management Effectiveness Evaluation for this period.

Correct Answer: IRIS (Option 2)
IIT-Madras and ISRO jointly developed a semiconductor chip named IRIS (Indigenous Radiation-Hardened Integrated System) in 2025. This chip is designed to be radiation-hardened, making it suitable for use in space applications. The development of IRIS is a significant step toward India's goal of achieving self-reliance ( Atmanirbhar Bharat) in semiconductor technology for space missions.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 - PRITHVI: PRITHVI is India's surface-to-surface ballistic missile, not a semiconductor chip.
Option 3 - SARYU: SARYU is the name of a river in Uttar Pradesh and also an Indian Navy ship, not a semiconductor chip.
Option 4 - VIKRAM: VIKRAM is associated with India's lunar lander ( Chandrayaan missions), not a chip developed by IIT-Madras and ISRO in 2025.

Correct Answer: rectangular (Option 2)
Harappan (Indus Valley Civilization) cities were known for their remarkable town planning with a rectangular grid pattern of streets and roads. The roads cut each other at right angles, creating a well-organized urban layout. This systematic city planning is evident in sites like Mohenjo-daro and Harappa. The cities were divided into the Citadel (upper town) and the Lower Town, both following this grid pattern.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 - circular: Harappan cities did not have a circular road layout.
Option 3 - hexagonal: No ancient civilization is known for hexagonal city grid planning.
Option 4 - triangular: Harappan cities did not follow a triangular grid pattern.

Correct Answer: Vaishya (Option 1)
In the ancient Vedic varna (social class) system, the Vaishyas were the third varna and were traditionally associated with trade, commerce, agriculture, and cattle rearing. The four varnas were: Brahmin (priests and teachers), Kshatriya (warriors and rulers), Vaishya (traders and farmers), and Shudra (laborers and service providers). Vaishyas played a vital role in the economic life of ancient Indian society through their commercial activities.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 2 - Brahmin: Brahmins were the priestly class responsible for religious duties, teaching, and learning.
Option 3 - Shudra: Shudras were the fourth varna, traditionally responsible for serving the other three varnas.
Option 4 - Kshatriya: Kshatriyas were the warrior and ruling class responsible for governance and military duties.

Correct Answer: Potential energy decreases while kinetic energy increases (Option 3)
During free fall, an object falls under the influence of gravity with no other forces acting on it. As the object falls:
- Its height decreases, so its gravitational Potential Energy (PE = mgh ) decreases.
- Its velocity increases due to gravitational acceleration, so its Kinetic Energy (KE = 1/2 mv2) increases.
The total mechanical energy (PE + KE) remains constant (conservation of energy), as the decrease in PE exactly equals the increase in KE.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1: Both cannot decrease simultaneously as total energy must be conserved.
Option 2: PE cannot increase while the object is falling (height is decreasing).
Option 4: PE increases only when the object moves upward, not during free fall.

Correct Answer: Power Finance Corporation (Option 3)
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) was awarded the ' Maharatna ' status by the Government of India as of July 2025. Maharatna status is the highest classification given to Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), granting them greater financial and operational autonomy. PFC is India's leading Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) in the power sector, providing financial assistance to the energy sector.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 - Bharat Electronic Limited (BEL): BEL holds Navratna status, not Maharatna .
Option 2 - Engineers India Limited (EIL): EIL holds Navratna status.
Option 4 - Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL): RVNL holds Navratna status, not Maharatna .

Correct Answer: reduction in financial assets of the government (Option 1)
Disinvestment refers to the government selling its ownership stake (shares) in a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU). When the government sells its shares in a PSU, it reduces its ownership (financial assets) in that company. Therefore, disinvestment leads to a reduction in the financial assets of the government. Though the government receives cash in exchange, the shares (equity holdings) it holds reduce.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 2 - increase in financial assets: While the government receives cash, its equity stake (financial asset) decreases — overall financial assets reduce.
Option 3 - creation of liability: Disinvestment is selling existing assets, not creating liabilities.
Option 4 - increase in tax revenue: Disinvestment proceeds are non-tax revenue (capital receipts), not tax revenue.

Correct Answer: 2006 (Option 2)
The Banking Codes and Standards Board of India (BCSBI) was set up in February 2006 as an independent and autonomous watchdog to monitor and ensure that the Banking Codes and Standards adopted by banks are adhered to in true spirit in delivering services. The 'Code of Bank's Commitment to Customers' was released by BCSBI in July 2006 to protect the rights of bank customers and promote fair banking practices.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 - 2004: BCSBI itself was not established until 2006.
Option 3 - 2008: The code was released in 2006, not 2008.
Option 4 - 2002: BCSBI was formed after the recommendations of the M.S. Verma Committee; 2002 predates its establishment.

Correct Answer: 24.49 crores (Option 1)
According to the Socio Economic and Caste Census (SECC) 2011, the total number of households in India (Rural plus Urban combined) was approximately 24.49 crore (244.9 million). The SECC 2011 was the first census after independence to collect data on the socio-economic conditions and caste of households in both rural and urban India. It was a comprehensive survey covering all districts of India.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 2 - 27.97 crores: This figure does not match the SECC 2011 data.
Option 3 - 11.97 crores: This is too low for India's total households.
Option 4 - 31.28 crores: This exceeds the actual SECC 2011 figure.

Correct Answer: 640 districts (Option 1)
The Socio Economic and Caste Census (SECC) 2011 covered all 640 districts of India at the time of the survey. This was a comprehensive nationwide survey that collected data on every household in rural and urban areas, covering their socio-economic conditions including income, housing, land ownership, education, occupation, and caste. It remains India's most extensive household-level database.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 2 - 680: The SECC 2011 covered 640 districts, not 680.
Option 3 - 750: India currently has more than 750 districts, but at the time of SECC 2011, there were 640 districts covered.
Option 4 - 730: This does not match the recorded number of districts covered in SECC 2011.

Correct Answer: 1801 (Option 2)
In 1801, the Nawab of Awadh (Saadat Ali Khan) was forced to cede over half of his territory to the East India Company under the 'Subsidiary Alliance' policy implemented by Lord Wellesley (Governor-General). Under this treaty, the Nawab had to give up the districts of Rohilkhand, Gorakhpur, and the Doab region in exchange for protection from the British. This significantly weakened the Nawab's position.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 - 1795: No such major territorial cession took place in 1795.
Option 3 - 1810: The Awadh territory cession under Subsidiary Alliance occurred in 1801, not 1810.
Option 4 - 1818: By 1818, the Maratha power had been crushed at the Third Anglo-Maratha War; Awadh's territorial cession was in 1801.

Correct Answer: Haryana (Option 4)
Haryana has one of the highest irrigation intensities in India, with more than 85% of its net sown area under irrigation. The state benefits from a well-developed canal irrigation system (from the Bhakra Canal and Western Yamuna Canal) and extensive groundwater irrigation through tube wells. Haryana's highly irrigated agriculture makes it one of India's leading producers of wheat and rice.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 - Bihar: Bihar has a significant irrigation deficit; a large portion of its agricultural land still depends on rainfall.
Option 2 - Odisha: Odisha has relatively lower irrigation coverage compared to Haryana.
Option 3 - Madhya Pradesh: Madhya Pradesh has been improving irrigation but does not have 85%+ of net sown area irrigated.

Correct Answer: 14500 km (Option 4)
India has approximately 14,500 km of navigable waterways, comprising rivers, canals, backwaters, creeks, and tidal inlets. Of these, the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is responsible for the development and maintenance of National Waterways. India has declared 111 National Waterways under the National Waterways Act, 2016. The major navigable rivers include the Ganga, Brahmaputra, Mahanadi, Krishna, and Godavari.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 - 6500 km: This figure significantly underestimates India's navigable waterway network.
Option 2 - 8000 km: This is also lower than the actual figure.
Option 3 - 11200 km: This is less than the actual 14,500 km of navigable waterways.

Correct Answer: It stimulates cells on the shady side to grow longer (Option 4)
Auxin is a plant hormone (phytohormone) that plays a key role in phototropism (the bending of plants toward light). When light falls on a plant from one side, auxin moves away from the light side to the shaded (dark) side of the stem. This higher concentration of auxin on the shady side stimulates those cells to elongate (grow longer) more than the cells on the light side. As a result, the plant bends toward the light source.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 - Causes all cells to grow equally: If all cells grew equally, there would be no bending toward light.
Option 2 - Stimulates cells on the light side to grow longer: Auxin actually concentrates on the SHADY side, not the light side.
Option 3 - Inhibits growth on the shady side: Auxin does the opposite — it stimulates (not inhibits) growth on the shady side.