SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 24 November 2025 Shift 2 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

Correct Answer: Tribhuvana-chakravartin (Option 2)
The title 'Tribhuvana-chakravartin' literally means 'conqueror/ruler of the three worlds' (tri = three, bhuvana = worlds, chakravartin = emperor/sovereign). This was a royal title used by powerful medieval Indian kings to assert supreme authority.
Why others are wrong:
Option 1 - Maharaja-adhiraja: This means 'King of Kings', not 'Lord of the three worlds'.
Option 3 - Ekrat-Samrat: This means 'sole sovereign' or 'sole emperor', referring to one supreme ruler.
Option 4 - Devraja: This means 'God-King', a concept associated with Khmer/Southeast Asian rulers.

Correct Answer: 1782 (Option 1)
Tipu Sultan became the ruler of Mysore in 1782 after the death of his father Hyder Ali. He is known for his fierce resistance against British expansion and for introducing several administrative and military innovations. He was killed in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War in 1799.
Why others are wrong:
Option 2 - 1788: Incorrect; Tipu had already been ruling for 6 years by 1788.
Option 3 - 1795: Incorrect year for his accession.
Option 4 - 1799: This is the year of Tipu Sultan's death at the Battle of Seringapatam, not his accession.

Correct Answer: 101st Amendment act, 2016 (Option 2)
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was implemented through the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016. This amendment inserted Article 246A (special provision for GST), Article 269A (levy and collection of GST in inter-state trade), and Article 279A (GST Council).
Why others are wrong:
Option 1 - 100th Amendment act, 2015: This was related to the land boundary agreement with Bangladesh.
Option 3 - 102nd Amendment act, 2018: This provided constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes.
Option 4 - 103rd Amendment act, 2019: This provided 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).

Correct Answer: Question hour (Option 3)
The first hour of every sitting of the Lok Sabha is called the 'Question Hour'. During this time, members of parliament ask questions to ministers on matters of public importance, and ministers are required to provide answers. It is a key instrument of parliamentary accountability.
Why others are wrong:
Option 1 - Public hour: No such formal term exists in Indian parliamentary procedure.
Option 2 - Privilege hour: There is no such official designation for an hour; privilege matters are addressed separately.
Option 4 - Zero Hour: Zero Hour follows Question Hour and is the time when members raise urgent matters of public importance without prior notice. It is not the first hour.

Correct Answer: Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Option 2)
In March 2025, Minister of State Shri Pabitra Margherita received the Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The award was conferred by Barbados in recognition of PM Modi's contributions to strengthening India-Barbados relations and global diplomacy.
Why others are wrong:
Option 1 - S. Jaishankar: He was not the recipient of this award.
Option 3 - Rajnath Singh: The award was for PM Modi, not the Defence Minister.
Option 4 - Amit Shah: The award was for PM Modi, not the Home Minister.

Correct Answer: Jalvahak (Option 2)
The Union Government launched the 'Jalvahak' scheme in December 2024 to incentivise cargo movement through inland waterways. The scheme provides financial incentives to cargo owners and shipping companies to shift freight from road and rail to water transport, promoting cost-effective and eco-friendly logistics.
Why others are wrong:
Option 1 - Jalshakti: This is a ministry dealing with water resources, not a cargo incentive scheme.
Option 3 - Ganga Freight Initiative: This is an older concept; Jalvahak is the specific 2024 scheme.
Option 4 - Sagarmala: This is a port-led development programme focused on coastal shipping and port infrastructure, not specifically inland waterway cargo incentivisation.

Correct Answer: 71 (Option 4)
India finished at the 71st position on the medal table at the Paris Olympics 2024. India won a total of 6 medals — 1 Silver and 5 Bronze medals — with Neeraj Chopra winning the Silver medal in javelin throw. India's rank of 71 reflected the overall medal tally standings.
Why others are wrong:
Option 1 - 28: Incorrect rank.
Option 2 - 23: Incorrect rank.
Option 3 - 91: Incorrect rank; India placed 71st, not 91st.

Correct Answer: To detect water pollutants. (Option 1)
AroTrack is a device launched by IIT Bombay in December 2024. Its primary objective is to detect water pollutants, specifically aromatic compounds and hazardous chemicals in water bodies. It uses advanced sensor technology to identify contamination in water, aiding in environmental monitoring and water quality management.
Why others are wrong:
Option 2 - To surveillance the railway track: AroTrack is a water quality detection device, not a railway surveillance system.
Option 3 - To detect the moisture level in environment: Its focus is on chemical pollutants in water, not ambient moisture.
Option 4 - To monitor the air quality level: AroTrack targets water pollution, not air quality.

Correct Answer: Only II (Option 2)
Integration of TB services within the public health system directly contributes to achieving equitable and universal health coverage (Statement II). TB is one of the leading infectious disease killers, and its integration into public health systems ensures access to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for all — a key goal of SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being).
Why Statement I is wrong:
Statement I (Eradication of malaria): TB (Tuberculosis) is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, while malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasite transmitted by mosquitoes. TB service integration does not directly contribute to malaria eradication.
Hence, only Statement II is correct.

Correct Answer: SDG India Index (Option 1)
The SDG India Index, developed by NITI Aayog in partnership with the United Nations India, is the world's first Government-led sub-national measure of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) progress. It ranks and tracks the performance of Indian states and union territories on SDG indicators, making India a global pioneer in sub-national SDG measurement.
Why others are wrong:
Option 2 - China Leading SDG Index: This is not a government-led sub-national SDG index.
Option 3 - American Sustainable Index: No such government-led index exists in this context.
Option 4 - SDG EU Index: There is no such official government-led EU sub-national SDG index.

Correct Answer: 1993 (Option 2)
The R.N. Malhotra Committee was set up in 1993 to recommend reforms in India's insurance sector. R.N. Malhotra was the former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. The committee's recommendations led to the liberalisation of the insurance sector and the establishment of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) in 1999.
Why others are wrong:
Option 1 - 1992: The committee was constituted in 1993, not 1992.
Option 3 - 1995: Incorrect year; the committee was formed two years earlier.
Option 4 - 1996: Incorrect year.

Correct Answer: Indira Gandhi (Option 1)
The Fourth Five Year Plan (1969-1974) was implemented under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who was also the ex-officio Chairperson of the Planning Commission. The plan had the famous slogan 'Garibi Hatao' (Remove Poverty) and focused on growth with stability and progressive achievement of self-reliance.
Why others are wrong:
Option 2 - Pitambar Pant: He was an economist and member of the Planning Commission but not its chairman.
Option 3 - Gulzarilal Nanda: He served as the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission earlier but not during the Fourth Plan period.
Option 4 - Morarji Desai: He was not the chairman of the Planning Commission during the Fourth Five Year Plan.

Correct Answer: Palak Gulia (Option 1)
Palak Gulia won the gold medal in the 10m Air Pistol (Women) event at the Asian Games 2023 held in Hangzhou, China. She is a young Indian shooter who represented India with distinction at the Games.
Why others are wrong:
Option 2 - Esha Singh: She is an Indian shooter who won medals in other events, not specifically the 10m Air Pistol Women's gold at Asian Games 2023.
Option 3 - Ramita: She competed in the 10m Air Rifle events, not 10m Air Pistol.
Option 4 - Rutuja Bhosale: She is a tennis player, not a shooter.

Correct Answer: 3 (Option 2)
In track events, key rules are related to 3 phases: (1) The Start phase — rules about starting positions and false starts; (2) The Race phase — rules about lane discipline, obstruction, and conduct during the race; (3) The Finish phase — rules about finishing, photo finish, and disqualification criteria.
Why others are wrong:
Option 1 - 2: Only 2 phases is insufficient to cover all key aspects of a track event.
Option 3 - 4: The standard classification identifies 3 phases, not 4.
Option 4 - 5: Incorrect; the standard framework uses 3 phases.

Correct Answer: Ruskin Bond (Option 4)
'The Room on the Roof' is the debut novel written by Ruskin Bond, published in 1956. It is a semi-autobiographical work about a young Anglo-Indian boy named Rusty living in Dehradun. The book won the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize in 1957.
Why others are wrong:
Option 1 - Shashi Tharoor: He is the author of books like 'The Great Indian Novel' and 'Inglorious Empire', not 'The Room on the Roof'.
Option 2 - R.K. Narayan: He is known for his Malgudi Days and novels set in the fictional town of Malgudi.
Option 3 - V.S. Naipaul: He is known for 'A House for Mr. Biswas', 'In a Free State', etc., not this book.

Correct Answer: Sun Temple, Konark (Option 1)
The Sun Temple at Konark in Odisha is popularly known as the 'Black Pagoda'. European sailors named it so because its dark stone appeared black from the sea and it served as a navigational landmark. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 13th century by King Narasimhadeva I.
Why others are wrong:
Option 2 - Meenakshi Temple, Madurai: It is known for its colorful gopurams (towers), not as the Black Pagoda.
Option 3 - Sri Venkateswara Temple, Tirupati: It is the wealthiest temple in India, not called the Black Pagoda.
Option 4 - Lingaraj Temple, Bhubaneswar: It is a famous Shiva temple in Odisha but is not called the Black Pagoda.

Correct Answer: Punjab (Option 1)
'Chhappar Mela' (also spelled Chappar Mela) is a famous religious fair held in Chhappar village in Ludhiana district, Punjab. It is dedicated to Gugga Pir (also called Zahir Pir), a local folk deity. The fair attracts millions of devotees every year and is one of the largest fairs in Punjab.
Why others are wrong:
Option 2 - Jharkhand: Chhappar Mela is specific to Punjab, not Jharkhand.
Option 3 - Tamil Nadu: This mela is a North Indian tradition, not from Tamil Nadu.
Option 4 - Goa: Goa is known for its Carnival and other festivals, not Chhappar Mela.

Correct Answer: Uttarakhand (Option 4)
'Kandali' (also known as Kandali Utsav) is a rare festival celebrated once every 12 years in Uttarakhand. It is associated with the mass blooming of the Kandali (Strobilanthes) plant. The festival is celebrated primarily in the Chamoli district and is an important cultural and ecological event for the local communities.
Why others are wrong:
Option 1 - Goa: Known for Carnival and Sao Joao festival, not Kandali.
Option 2 - Maharashtra: Known for Ganesh Chaturthi and Gudi Padwa, not Kandali.
Option 3 - West Bengal: Known for Durga Puja and other major festivals, not Kandali.

Correct Answer: So Lakia (Option 3)
'So Lakia' is a traditional dance of Mizoram, historically performed to celebrate victory in war or after a successful headhunting expedition. It is a vigorous and energetic dance performed by warriors returning victorious. It is one of the classical folk dances associated with the Mizo warrior culture.
Why others are wrong:
Option 1 - Kodava: This is a folk dance of the Kodava people of Coorg (Karnataka), not Mizoram.
Option 2 - Chamba: Chamba is a town in Himachal Pradesh and does not represent a Mizo dance form.
Option 4 - Dumhal: This is a traditional dance of the Wattal tribe from Jammu & Kashmir, not Mizoram.

Correct Answer: Ashoka (Option 3)
The reign of Emperor Ashoka (c. 268-232 BCE) saw the greatest advancements in Mauryan architecture. He commissioned the construction of stupas (including Sanchi Stupa), pillars (Ashokan Pillars with edicts), rock-cut caves (Barabar Caves), and monasteries across the empire. This architectural flourishing was largely driven by his conversion to Buddhism.
Why others are wrong:
Option 1 - Bimbisara: He was the founder of the Haryanka dynasty, not the Mauryan, and predates Ashoka.
Option 2 - Bindusara: He was Chandragupta's son and Ashoka's father, with no major architectural achievements on record.
Option 4 - Ajatashatru: He was a king of Magadha from the Haryanka dynasty, not a Mauryan emperor.

Correct Answer: Copper (Option 4)
Copper was the first metal used by early human communities in ancient India. Archaeological evidence from the Indus Valley Civilization (c. 3300-1300 BCE) shows extensive use of copper for tools, weapons, and ornaments. Copper is relatively easy to smelt and shape, making it the earliest metal used by ancient civilisations globally.
Why others are wrong:
Option 1 - Iron: The Iron Age in India began around 1200-1000 BCE, much later than the Copper Age.
Option 2 - Bronze: Bronze (an alloy of copper and tin) came into use after pure copper, marking the Bronze Age. It was used in Harappan civilisation but copper preceded bronze.
Option 3 - Gold: While gold was used decoratively in ancient times, it was not the primary utilitarian metal for tools and weapons.

Correct Answer: Wheat (Option 1)
Wheat is a temperate and subtropical crop that grows best in cool, dry climates with temperatures between 10-25°C. In India, it is mainly grown in the rabi season in states like Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the world's most important cereal crops.
Why others are wrong:
Option 2 - Jute: Jute is a tropical crop that requires hot, humid climate with temperatures of 25-35°C and high rainfall. It is mainly grown in West Bengal.
Option 3 - Cotton: Cotton is a tropical and subtropical crop requiring warm climate with temperatures of 21-30°C and moderate rainfall.
Option 4 - Cucumber: Cucumber is a warm-season vegetable crop, preferring warm temperatures, not specifically a temperate crop.

Correct Answer: Nagaland (Option 1)
According to Census 2011, Nagaland was the only state in India to record a negative decadal population growth rate of -0.47%. This means the population of Nagaland actually decreased between 2001 and 2011. This was partly attributed to outmigration and revision of earlier census data.
Why others are wrong:
Option 2 - Mizoram: Mizoram recorded a positive growth rate in Census 2011.
Option 3 - Daman & Diu: This Union Territory had a very high positive growth rate due to in-migration of workers.
Option 4 - Lakshadweep: It recorded a positive (though modest) growth rate.

Correct Answer: Both I and II (Option 3)
Both physical features and social structure are responsible for different types of rural settlements in India.
Statement I is correct: Physical features like terrain (plains, hills, forests), water availability, and soil type determine the pattern and type of rural settlements. For instance, clustered settlements are common in plains, while dispersed settlements occur in hilly areas.
Statement II is correct: Social structure including caste system, tribal customs, and community ties also shape rural settlements. In many parts of India, villages are organised along caste lines, affecting settlement patterns.
Hence, both I and II are correct.