SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 25 November 2025 Shift 1 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

Minhaj-us-Siraj Juzjani, the author of Tabaqat-i-Nasiri, praised Raziyya Sultan and acknowledged that she was more capable and competent than her brothers. He recorded her administrative abilities and her reign as the first female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate (1236–1240).
Ziauddin Barani and Ibn Battuta wrote later; Al-Biruni was a scholar who visited India during Mahmud of Ghazni's time and did not write about Raziyya. The candidate incorrectly selected Ibn Battuta.

In the Delhi Sultanate, 'Bandagan' (Persian for 'slaves') referred to military slaves purchased by the Sultan. These were personally loyal slave soldiers trained for warfare and administration. Sultans like Iltutmish had a corps of Bandagan who were highly trusted. The Slave Dynasty (Mamluk Dynasty) itself was founded by one such slave, Qutb-ud-din Aibak.
Aristocrats, chieftains, and religious scholars were distinct categories, not referred to as Bandagan.

Mewar (present-day Rajasthan) was the only Rajput state that consistently defied Mughal power. Under Maharana Pratap, Mewar resisted Akbar's authority and fought the famous Battle of Haldighati (1576). Even after the battle, Maharana Pratap continued guerrilla warfare and recaptured most of Mewar.
Amber (Jai Singh I), Bikaner, and Marwar submitted to Mughal authority and even provided matrimonial alliances and military service to the Mughals.

Article 214 of the Indian Constitution states: 'There shall be a High Court for each State.' This article establishes the High Court as the apex court for each state in India.
Article 124: Establishment and constitution of the Supreme Court. Article 226: Power of High Courts to issue writs. Article 32: Right to Constitutional Remedies (a Fundamental Right to approach the Supreme Court). The candidate incorrectly selected Article 124.

Under Article 368 of the Indian Constitution, a Constitutional Amendment Bill must be passed by a majority of the total membership of the House AND a majority of not less than 2/3 of the members present and voting in each House of Parliament.
This special majority (called a 'special majority') ensures that amendments to the Constitution have broad legislative support. Options 3/4, 4/5, and 5/6 are incorrect.

The first-ever batch of female cadets at the National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla, graduated in 2025. They enrolled in June 2022 after the Supreme Court of India directed the NDA to accept women cadets. After completing the three-year training course, they graduated in June 2025.
The years 2021, 2022, and 2023 are incorrect. 2021 was when the Supreme Court passed the order; 2022 was when they enrolled.

Estonia topped the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2024, published by Yale University and Columbia University. Estonia ranked first due to its outstanding performance in ecosystem vitality, biodiversity, and climate change indicators.
Germany, Norway, and Switzerland are strong performers but did not top the 2024 EPI. The candidate incorrectly selected Switzerland.

In May 2025, scientists created the first 'pangenome' of Rice (Oryza sativa), an important staple food across Asia. A pangenome captures the complete genetic diversity of a species across multiple varieties, enabling better understanding of genetic traits for crop improvement.
Maize, Barley, and Wheat are important crops, but the first pangenome announced in May 2025 in this context was for rice. The candidate incorrectly selected Maize.

As per government data, there were over 5.61 lakh ODF (Open Defecation Free) Plus villages in India as of December 2024. ODF Plus is an upgraded status under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase 2, which ensures not just open defecation free status but also solid and liquid waste management.
Options 7.56, 4.21, and 3.85 lakh are incorrect figures.

In Union Budget 2025, both announcements were made for Gig Workers:
I. e-Shram registration: Gig workers were to be registered on the e-Shram portal for identity and benefits.
II. Healthcare security: Gig workers were to be covered under PM Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman Bharat) for health insurance.
Hence, Both I and II are correct.

MOVCDNER stands for Mission for Organic Value Chain Development for North East Region. It is a Central Sector Scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, focused on promoting organic farming and developing organic value chains in the North East Region of India.
It has no relation to defence, e-vehicles, or nuclear energy.

According to the Report of the Technical Group on Population Projections (July 2020), India's elderly population (aged 60 and above) is expected to reach 193.4 million by 2031. This reflects India's rapidly ageing demographic due to increased life expectancy and declining fertility rates.
Options 103.4, 91.4, and 113.4 million are incorrect projections.

Raja J. Chelliah (Dr. Raja Jagannathan Chelliah) was the chairman of the Tax Reforms Committee (TRC) set up in 1991. Known as the 'Chelliah Committee', it recommended sweeping changes to India's direct and indirect tax structure as part of the 1991 economic liberalisation reforms.
Manmohan Singh was Finance Minister; P. Chidambaram chaired other financial committees; Shakti Kant Das is a former RBI Governor. None of them chaired the 1991 TRC.

Statement I is INCORRECT: Capital expenditure does create physical or financial assets (e.g., roads, buildings, machinery, equity investments). That is precisely what distinguishes it from revenue expenditure.
Statement II is CORRECT: Acquisition of machinery is a classic example of capital expenditure, as it creates a productive physical asset with long-term benefits.
Hence, Only Statement II is correct.

The 19th Asian Games (Hangzhou 2022, officially) were held in 2023 in Hangzhou, China. Originally scheduled for September 2022, they were postponed due to COVID-19 concerns and finally held in September-October 2023.
India won 107 medals (28 gold, 38 silver, 41 bronze) in these games. The candidate incorrectly selected 2020.

Volleyball was introduced in the Asian Games for Men in 1958, at the 3rd Asian Games held in Tokyo, Japan. Since then, it has been a regular feature in the Asian Games programme.
The 1951 Asian Games (New Delhi) and 1954 Asian Games (Manila) did not feature volleyball. 1982 is incorrect as volleyball was already part of the games long before.

'The White Tiger' is a novel written by Aravind Adiga, published in 2008. It won the Man Booker Prize in 2008. The novel presents a dark, satirical portrayal of class struggle and corruption in India through the story of a servant who rises to become an entrepreneur.
Vikram Seth is known for 'A Suitable Boy'; Amitav Ghosh for 'The Shadow Lines'; Rohinton Mistry for 'A Fine Balance'. None of them wrote 'The White Tiger'.

The Survey of India revised India's official coastline length to 11,098.8 km (announced in 2024), replacing the earlier figure of 7,516.6 km. The revision was made using modern satellite mapping and GIS technology, which provided a more accurate measurement.
The earlier figure of 7,516 km was based on older methods. 13,065.6 and 15,035.5 km are incorrect. The candidate incorrectly selected 7,516.

In Indian demographic history, the decades 1921-1951 are referred to as the period of steady population growth. After 1921 (the 'year of the Great Divide' when population decline reversed), India's population grew steadily due to improvements in healthcare, reduced famines, and better living conditions.
The period before 1921 saw stagnant or declining population. 1921-1941 covers only part of this phase. 1911-1931 and 1931-1981 are incorrect boundaries.

Gandhara art developed as a result of the fusion of Greek (Hellenistic) and Indian artistic styles, flourishing in the Gandhara region (modern-day Pakistan and Afghanistan) from the 1st to 5th centuries CE. It is notable for the earliest representations of the Buddha in human form, influenced by Greek sculpture (e.g., the Apollo-like features of Buddha figures).
Mathura art is purely indigenous; Amaravati is a South Indian Buddhist art form; Gupta art is the classical Indian style. None of these are Greco-Indian fusions.

Gautama Buddha is traditionally believed to have been born around 560 BCE (some scholars cite 563 BCE), in Lumbini (present-day Nepal). This is based on the Theravada Buddhist tradition and is widely accepted in historical and academic sources.
His death is placed around 480 BCE. Options 432, 361, and 263 BCE are too late and are incorrect. The candidate incorrectly selected 361 BCE.

Power = Work done / Time = mgh / t
Given: m = 50 kg, g = 9.8 m/s², h = 5 m, t = 25 s
Power = (50 × 9.8 × 5) / 25 = 2450 / 25 = 98 watts
Hence, the power expended by the girl is 98 W.

Mangal Pandey, a sepoy of the 34th Bengal Native Infantry, attacked British officers at Barrackpore (near Calcutta, now Kolkata) on 29 March 1857 and was subsequently hanged there on 8 April 1857. His rebellion is considered a precursor to the Revolt of 1857.
Changigarh is a modern city; Delhi and Lucknow were also centres of the 1857 revolt but were not the site of Mangal Pandey's execution.