SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 24 November 2025 Shift 1 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

Correct Answer: Durgawati (Option 2)
Durgawati was married to Dalpat Shah, son of Sangram Shah — the powerful Gond king of Garha -Mandla. After his death, she ruled as regent for her minor son Bir Narayan and became known as Rani Durgawati, the queen of Gondwana. She bravely fought Mughal Emperor Akbar's forces under Asaf Khan in 1564.
Rudhrama Devi was a queen of the Kakatiya dynasty (Andhra), not related to Gond king Dalipat.
Ahilyabai Holkar was the queen of the Holkar dynasty of Malwa, unrelated to Dalipat .
Chandramani Devi has no historical connection to Gond king Dalipat.

Correct Answer: To value the rich heritage of our composite culture (Option 1)
Article 51A(f) of the Indian Constitution (Part IV-A) states it is the duty of every citizen 'to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.' Fundamental Duties were added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment (1976) on the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee.
To not indulge in corrupt practices is NOT listed as a Fundamental Duty under Article 51A.
To help accident victims is NOT a Fundamental Duty in the Indian Constitution.
To respect freedom of speech of others is NOT among the eleven Fundamental Duties listed under Article 51A.

Correct Answer: Prohibition (Option 2)
The writ of Prohibition is issued by a superior court (High Court or Supreme Court) to a subordinate/inferior court directing it to stop proceedings in a case that is beyond its jurisdiction or contrary to the law. It prevents the lower court from exceeding its jurisdiction.
Habeas corpus ('to have the body') is issued to release a person who has been unlawfully detained or imprisoned.
Certiorari is issued to quash the order/decision already passed by a lower court or tribunal that has exceeded its jurisdiction.
Quo-warranto ('by what authority') is issued to inquire into the legality of a person's claim to a public office.

Correct Answer: Attorney general of India (Option 2)
The Attorney General of India holds office during the pleasure of the President of India, as per Article 76(4) of the Indian Constitution. The President can remove the AG at any time. The AG is the chief legal adviser to the Government of India.
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) holds office for 6 years or until age 65 (whichever is earlier) and can only be removed by Parliament through an address — he has a secured tenure.
The Chief Justice of India holds office until age 65 and can only be removed through impeachment by Parliament.
The Chief Election Commissioner is protected from removal except through a process similar to that for a Supreme Court judge (by Parliament), ensuring independence.

Correct Answer: India (Option 1)
BBIN stands for Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Nepal — a sub-regional initiative of South Asian countries under the SAARC framework. The BBIN Motor Vehicles Agreement was signed in June 2015 to facilitate cross-border movement of passenger, personal, and cargo vehicles among these four countries. 'I' stands for India.
Indonesia, Iraq, and Iran are not part of the BBIN motor vehicle agreement; these countries are geographically distant from the South Asian sub-region covered by BBIN.

Correct Answer: 2001 (Option 2)
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was formally established on June 15, 2001, in Shanghai, China. Its founding members were China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. It evolved from the Shanghai Five group (formed in 1996). India and Pakistan joined as full members in 2017.
1983 is incorrect — the SCO did not exist at that time.
2010 and 2017 are not founding years; 2017 is when India and Pakistan became full members.

Correct Answer: rectangular (Option 1)
A Kho-Kho playground (pitch) is rectangular in shape. The official dimensions are 29 metres in length and 16 metres in width, including the free zones at each end. The central lane runs through the middle with 8 poles on each side. Kho-Kho is a traditional Indian tag sport played on this rectangular field.
Circular, oval, and square shapes are not used for a standard Kho-Kho pitch. These shapes are associated with other sports fields or arenas.

Correct Answer: Athletics (Option 3)
As of July 31, 2025, India has won the greatest number of medals in Athletics (track and field events) at the Asian Games overall. At the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, India won 29 medals in Athletics (6 gold, 14 silver, 9 bronze), the highest in any single sport, led by athletes in sprints, relays, long jump, and shot put events.
Wrestling and Shooting are also traditional medal-winning events for India but have fewer total medals than Athletics.
Hockey, while India has won multiple gold medals historically, contributes fewer total medals as it is a single-event sport.

Correct Answer: Gammat (Option 2)
' Gammat ' is the word popularly used for drama or theatrical performance in Chhattisgarh. It is a form of folk theatre that uses comedy, satire, and social commentary. Gammat is performed during festivals and local celebrations, often addressing social issues in an entertaining way.
Ponung is a folk dance of the Adi tribal community of Arunachal Pradesh, not a Chhattisgarhi drama form.
Lavani is a traditional folk song-dance form from Maharashtra, known for its fast rhythm and strong beats.
Maand is a classical folk singing style associated with the royal courts of Rajasthan, not Chhattisgarh.

Correct Answer: Meghnad Desai (Option 4)
'Nehru's Hero: Dilip Kumar in the Life of India' is a book written by Lord Meghnad Desai, a British economist of Indian origin and a member of the UK House of Lords. The book explores the life and legacy of legendary Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar (born Yusuf Khan) and his connection to India's Nehruvian era.
Sunil Khilnani is known for writing 'The Idea of India' — a political history of India after independence.
Vikram Sampath authored biographies of Veer Savarkar and 'Bravehearts of Bharat.'
Rajmohan Gandhi is known for biographies of Mahatma Gandhi and Rajagopalachari.

Correct Answer: Lord Shiva (Option 1)
The Virupaksha Temple in Hampi (Karnataka) is dedicated to Lord Shiva, worshipped here as Virupaksha (meaning 'one with irregular eyes' — a form of Shiva). It is one of the oldest functioning temples in India and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple was the royal temple of the Vijayanagara Empire (14th–17th centuries).
Goddess Durga, Lord Indra, and Lord Brahma are not associated with the Virupaksha Temple. Goddess Durga has her own temples; Lord Indra ( god of rain) and Lord Brahma (creator) have very few dedicated temples.

Correct Answer: Christians (Option 4)
The Vetukad Festival ( Vettukadu Feast) is an annual Christian festival celebrated at the Vettukadu Church (Our Lady of Vetukadu Church) in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kerala. It is one of the most significant Christian festivals in Kerala, attracting lakhs of devotees each year. ' Vetukad ' refers to the area in Trivandrum where the church is located.
Sikhs celebrate festivals like Gurpurab and Baisakhi — not Vetukad .
Jains celebrate festivals like Paryushana and Mahavir Jayanti.
Muslims celebrate Eid, Muharram, and Milad-un-Nabi — Vetukad is not a Muslim festival.

Correct Answer: Chhatrari (Option 4)
Chhatrari is a traditional folk dance of Himachal Pradesh, originating from the Chamba region. It is performed during festivals and social occasions. The dance is characterised by graceful movements and is performed by both men and women.
Pheiphit Lam is a traditional dance of Manipur, not Himachal Pradesh.
Garia is a harvest festival dance of the Tripuri tribal community in Tripura.
Hojagiri is a folk dance of the Reang (Bru) tribe of Tripura, performed by women balancing earthen pitchers on their heads.

Correct Answer: Ashwani Lohani (Option 1)
Ashwani Lohani, a retired IAS officer (1980 batch, MP cadre), was appointed as the Director of the Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML) in June 2025. He is known for his earlier roles as Chairman of Railway Board and Secretary of Civil Aviation. PMML (formerly Teen Murti Bhawan) is a centre dedicated to all Prime Ministers of India.
Anuj Pandey, Amitabh Kant (former NITI Aayog CEO), and R. Doraiswamy did not hold this appointment in June 2025.

Correct Answer: Vigyan Bhawan (Option 1)
In June 2025, the Government of India organized a National Consultation on Gender Budgeting at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Vigyan Bhawan is India's premier convention centre , located in New Delhi, and is frequently used for major government conferences and consultations.
Andhra Bhawan is the state guest house of Andhra Pradesh in New Delhi.
Rail Bhawan is the headquarters of the Ministry of Railways.
Hyderabad House is a heritage building used for hosting foreign dignitaries and bilateral meetings.

Correct Answer: Arunachal Pradesh (Option 1)
The rare velvet worm species Typhloperipatus Williamsoni was rediscovered after 111 years in Arunachal Pradesh. It was first recorded in 1913 from the Northeast Indian region and was not sighted again until its recent rediscovery. Velvet worms ( Onychophora ) are ancient invertebrates considered 'living fossils,' and Arunachal Pradesh's rich biodiversity makes it home to many rare species.
Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra are not the states where this species was rediscovered; these states have different ecological zones not associated with this species' known range.

Correct Answer: Natural hydrogen (Option 1)
Natural hydrogen (also called geological hydrogen, white hydrogen, or gold hydrogen) — hydrogen gas found naturally in the Earth's crust — gained significant attention in May 2025. Scientists estimated it could potentially provide clean energy for 170,000 years. Unlike industrial hydrogen (produced from fossil fuels), natural hydrogen is carbon-free and forms through geological processes like water-rock reactions.
Helium-3 is proposed as fuel for nuclear fusion reactors but is primarily found on the Moon, not Earth's crust.
Methane hydrates are frozen methane-water compounds found in ocean floors and permafrost — they are a fossil fuel source, not clean energy.
Grey carbon is not a recognised clean energy source.

Correct Answer: Ministry of Education (Option 2)
The Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme was announced in Union Budget 2025 to provide digital Indian-language books and reading material for students in higher education. It is implemented by the Ministry of Education. The scheme aims to promote Indian languages in technical and higher education.
Ministry of Culture handles heritage, arts, and museums — not educational book schemes.
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting handles media and broadcasting, not educational books.
Ministry of Home Affairs handles internal security and administration, not education schemes.

Correct Answer: accumulation of debt (Option 1)
When the government continues to borrow year after year to finance its expenditure (deficit financing), it leads to the accumulation of debt (public debt). The total outstanding borrowings of the government keep rising, increasing the debt burden on the nation. This is a fundamental concept of fiscal policy.
Accumulation of foreign direct investment (FDI) results from business investment decisions by foreign companies — not from government borrowing.
Accumulation of foreign institutional investment (FII) results from foreign portfolio investors buying Indian securities — independent of government borrowing.
Contraction of monetary policy is a central bank action (raising interest rates, reducing money supply) — it is not a direct consequence of government borrowing.

Correct Answer: eight (Option 3)
Light from the Sun takes approximately 8 minutes and 20 seconds (about 8.3 minutes, commonly stated as 8 minutes) to reach Earth. The Sun is approximately 150 million kilometres (1 AU) away from Earth, and light travels at about 299,792 km/s. 150,000,000 ÷ 299,792 ≈ 500 seconds ≈ 8.3 minutes.
Three minutes is too short — light would only cover about 54 million km in 3 minutes.
Five minutes is incorrect — that would place the Sun at about 90 million km.
Fifteen minutes is too long — that corresponds to a distance of about 270 million km.

Correct Answer: 1901-1921 (Option 1)
The period 1901-1921 is referred to as the 'stagnant' or 'stationary' phase of India's population growth. During this period, India experienced multiple famines (1900, 1905), bubonic plague epidemics, and the devastating 1918 influenza pandemic, which led to very high death rates. Population growth was negligible, and 1921 is called the 'Year of the Great Divide' in Indian demographic history — the year death rates began to decline consistently.
1921-1941 is the 'early expanding phase,' when declining death rates led to faster population growth.
1911-1931 spans both the stagnant phase and the beginning of expansion — it is not classified as a single stagnant phase.
1891-1921 is a broader period that is sometimes described as static, but 1901-1921 is the standard textbook period for the stagnant phase in Indian demographic transition.

Correct Answer: Deposition (Option 2)
Deposition (also called desublimation or anti-sublimation) is the direct change of state from gas to solid, bypassing the liquid state. Example: water vapour directly forming frost (ice crystals) on cold surfaces. The reverse process (solid to gas directly) is called Sublimation.
Solidification is the change from liquid to solid (e.g., water freezing to ice), not gas to solid.
Freezing also refers to the liquid-to-solid transition — it is not a gas-to-solid process.
Evaporation is the change from liquid to gas (the opposite direction), not gas to solid.

Correct Answer: 1790-92 (Option 1)
The Third Anglo-Mysore War was fought from 1790 to 1792 between the British East India Company (supported by the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Marathas) and the Kingdom of Mysore under Tipu Sultan. It ended with the Treaty of Seringapatam (1792), by which Tipu Sultan ceded half his territories and gave his two sons as hostages.
1767-69 corresponds to the First Anglo-Mysore War (fought between Hyder Ali and the British).
1763-65 and 1755-57 do not correspond to any of the four Anglo-Mysore Wars. The Second Anglo-Mysore War was fought from 1780-84.

Correct Answer: 1878 (Option 1)
The Indian Arms Act of 1878 was passed by the British Government under Viceroy Lord Lytton. This discriminatory act prohibited Indians from possessing or carrying arms without a license, while exempting Europeans and their associates. It was a direct response to the growing Indian nationalist movement after the 1857 uprising. The act was strongly criticised by Indian nationalists including Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
1897 is associated with the Epidemic Diseases Act, not the Arms Act.
1901 and 1907 are not correct years for the Indian Arms Act.

Correct Answer: Ovaries (Option 1)
The Ovaries are the primary female reproductive endocrine glands that release estrogen and progesterone — hormones responsible for puberty in human females. Estrogen triggers the development of secondary sexual characteristics (breast development, widening of hips, pubic/armpit hair) at puberty. The ovaries start producing significant estrogen when triggered by FSH and LH from the pituitary gland at the onset of puberty.
Pancreas produces insulin and glucagon for blood sugar regulation — not puberty hormones.
Pineal gland produces melatonin (regulates sleep-wake cycle) — it does not directly release puberty hormones.
Hypothalamus releases GnRH (triggering the pituitary), but it is the ovaries that directly release the sex hormones (estrogen/progesterone) responsible for puberty.