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SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 25 November 2025 Shift 3 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

All 24 GK / GS questions asked in SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 on 25 November 2025 Shift 3, with correct answers and short solutions, subject-wise: Medieval History, Polity, Current Affairs, Economics, Static GK, Geography.

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

Medieval History (3)

South Indian Kingdoms · Cholas - rulers and administration

Q1. Among the following, who is considered the most powerful Chola ruler?

  1. (a) Dantidurga
  2. (b) Harshvardhan
  3. (c) Virarajendra Chola
  4. (d) Rajaraja I
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Rajaraja I

Rajaraja I (985–1014 CE), also known as Rajaraja the Great, is considered the most powerful Chola ruler. He expanded the Chola Empire across South India and Sri Lanka, built the Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur, and established a strong naval force.
Dantidurga was a Rashtrakuta ruler; Harshvardhan was a North Indian king of the Pushyabhuti dynasty; Virarajendra Chola was a later and less prominent Chola king. Hence, Rajaraja I is correct.
Delhi Sultanate · Sayyid dynasty

Q2. After the Tughlaqs, which two dynasties ruled Agra until 1526?

  1. (a) Sur and Khaljis
  2. (b) Tughlaqs and Mughals
  3. (c) Khiljis and Lodis
  4. (d) Sayyids and Lodis
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Sayyids and Lodis

After the decline of the Tughlaq dynasty, Agra came under the control of the Sayyid dynasty (1414–1451) and then the Lodi dynasty (1451–1526), until the First Battle of Panipat (1526) when Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi and founded the Mughal Empire.
Sur dynasty came after the Mughals (briefly); Khaljis preceded the Tughlaqs; Tughlaqs did not rule after themselves. Hence, Sayyids and Lodis is correct.
Later Mughals and Regional Powers · Rajputs and Jats

Q3. Nagaur was conquered and annexed by which house of Rajputs during late Mughal period?

  1. (a) Mewar
  2. (b) Amber
  3. (c) Bikaner
  4. (d) Jodhpur
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Jodhpur

During the late Mughal period, Nagaur (in present-day Rajasthan) was conquered and annexed by the Jodhpur (Marwar) house of Rajputs . The Rathore rulers of Jodhpur expanded their territories significantly as Mughal central authority declined.
Mewar (Udaipur), Amber (Jaipur), and Bikaner are other Rajput houses but did not annex Nagaur during this period. Hence, Jodhpur is correct.

Polity (2)

Fundamental Rights · Cultural and Educational Rights (Articles 29-30)

Q4. Which of the following article of Indian Constitution ensures the protection of minority interests?

  1. (a) Article 28
  2. (b) Article 24
  3. (c) Article 31
  4. (d) Article 29
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Article 29

Article 29 of the Indian Constitution protects the interests of minorities. It states that any section of citizens having a distinct language, script, or culture has the right to conserve the same. It also protects against denial of admission to educational institutions on grounds of religion, race, caste, or language.
Article 28: Freedom from religious instruction in certain educational institutions; Article 24: Prohibition of child labour ; Article 31: Compulsory acquisition of property (repealed). Hence, Article 29 is correct.
Emergency and Centre-State Relations · Administrative relations

Q5. Which article of the Indian Constitution is related with the Duty of the Union to protect States against external aggression and internal disturbance?

  1. (a) Article 348
  2. (b) Article 352
  3. (c) Article 355
  4. (d) Article 361
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Article 355

Article 355 of the Indian Constitution imposes a duty on the Union to protect every state against external aggression and internal disturbance, and to ensure that the government of every state is carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.
Article 348: Language to be used in Supreme Court and High Courts; Article 352: Proclamation of National Emergency; Article 361: Protection of President and Governors. Hence, Article 355 is correct.

Current Affairs (4)

National Affairs and Government Initiatives · National events and launches

Q6. The National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) completed its 5 years in _____ 2025.

  1. (a) January
  2. (b) March
  3. (c) July
  4. (d) April
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) July

The National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) was officially released on 29 July 2020, replacing the earlier NEP 1986. Therefore, it completed its 5 years in July 2025.
January, March, and April do not correspond to the release date of NEP 2020. Hence, July is correct.
Defence and Security - Current · Defence personnel, firsts and ceremonial events

Q7. How many female cadets passed out in the first-ever batch at National Defence Academy?

  1. (a) 11
  2. (b) 17
  3. (c) 19
  4. (d) 21
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 17

In the first-ever batch of female cadets at the National Defence Academy (NDA), 17 female cadets passed out. Women were inducted into NDA following a Supreme Court order in 2021 allowing women to appear in the NDA entrance exam.
Options 11, 19, and 21 are incorrect. Hence, 17 is the correct answer.
National Affairs and Government Initiatives · New government schemes and missions

Q8. In July 2025, Indian government launched "SOAR" initiative. This initiative targets_____.

  1. (a) Training women entrepreneurs in e-commerce
  2. (b) AI-skilling grades 6-12 school students
  3. (c) Upskilling artisans under PM Vishwakarma
  4. (d) Vocational training for gig workers
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) AI-skilling grades 6-12 school students

The SOAR (Skilling for Opportunity, Advancement and Reskilling) initiative launched by the Indian government in July 2025 targets AI-skilling for grades 6-12 school students. The initiative aims to integrate Artificial Intelligence education into school curricula to prepare students for a technology-driven future.
Options related to women entrepreneurs, PM Vishwakarma artisans, and gig workers describe other existing government schemes, not SOAR. Hence, AI-skilling grades 6-12 school students is correct.
Reports, Indices and Rankings · National indices and rankings

Q9. State Mining Readiness Index in India has how many Indicators?

  1. (a) 4
  2. (b) 6
  3. (c) 7
  4. (d) 9
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 4

The State Mining Readiness Index in India comprises 4 key indicators used to assess states' preparedness in the mining sector. The index evaluates states on parameters related to policy, governance, infrastructure, and implementation.
Options 6, 7, and 9 are incorrect. Hence, 4 is the correct number of indicators.

Economics (5)

Industry and Infrastructure · Make in India, Startup India and PLI

Q10. With a view to boost technical textiles sector in the country, National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) was launched for a period from _____ with an outlay of Rs.1,480 crores.

  1. (a) 2022-23 to 2026-27
  2. (b) 2021-22 to 2024-25
  3. (c) 2020-21 to 2025-26
  4. (d) 2022-23 to 2025-26
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 2020-21 to 2025-26

The National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) was launched by the Government of India in February 2020 for the period 2020-21 to 2025-26 with a total outlay of Rs.1,480 crores. Its objectives include research, market development, export promotion, and skill development in technical textiles.
Options 2022-23 to 2026-27, 2021-22 to 2024-25, and 2022-23 to 2025-26 are incorrect time periods. Hence, 2020-21 to 2025-26 is correct.
Government Schemes and Economic Reports · Economic indices and rankings

Q11. The first-ever Export Preparedness Index in India was launched in _____.

  1. (a) 2018
  2. (b) 2005
  3. (c) 2015
  4. (d) 2020
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 2020

The first-ever Export Preparedness Index (EPI) in India was launched in 2020 by NITI Aayog in collaboration with the Institute of Competitiveness. The index assesses the export preparedness of Indian states across parameters like policy, business ecosystem, export ecosystem, and export performance.
Years 2018, 2005, and 2015 are incorrect. Hence, 2020 is the correct answer.
External Sector and International Economic Organisations · FDI, FPI and FEMA

Q12. In India, who was the initial head of the Foreign Investment Promotion Board?

  1. (a) Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister
  2. (b) Finance Minister
  3. (c) External Affairs Minister
  4. (d) Home Minister
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister

The Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) was an inter-ministerial body of the Government of India. Initially, the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister headed the FIPB. Later, its chairmanship moved to the Finance Ministry. FIPB was abolished in May 2017.
Finance Minister, External Affairs Minister, and Home Minister were not the initial heads of FIPB. Hence, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister is correct.
Money and Banking · NPAs and banking reforms (Narasimham, SARFAESI, IBC)

Q13. The Banking Codes and Standards Board of India (BCSBI) was set up on 18th February _____.

  1. (a) 2000
  2. (b) 2002
  3. (c) 2006
  4. (d) 2008
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 2006

The Banking Codes and Standards Board of India (BCSBI) was set up on 18 February 2006. It was established following the recommendations of the Committee on Procedures and Performance Audit on Public Services (CPPAPS) headed by S.S. Tarapore, to ensure fair banking practices.
Years 2000, 2002, and 2008 are incorrect. Hence, 2006 is correct.
Public Finance - Budget and Taxation · Indirect taxes and GST

Q14. Which of the following tax (now replaced by GST) was levied by Central government?
I. Entertainment tax
II. Entry tax

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

Answer: (d) Neither I nor II

Both statements are incorrect regarding Central government levying:
I. Entertainment tax was levied by State governments, not the Central government. It was subsumed under GST.
II. Entry tax was also levied by State governments on goods entering local areas. It too was subsumed under GST.
Both Entertainment tax and Entry tax were state-level taxes before GST. Hence, Neither I nor II were Central government taxes.

Static GK (5)

Sports · Sports bodies and headquarters

Q15. Where are the headquarters of the National Anti Doping Agency of India situated?

  1. (a) Bengaluru
  2. (b) Kolkata
  3. (c) Mumbai
  4. (d) New Delhi
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) New Delhi

The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) of India is headquartered in New Delhi. It is the national organisation responsible for promoting, coordinating, and monitoring the doping control programme in sports in India, in compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code.
Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Mumbai are not the headquarters of NADA. Hence, New Delhi is correct.
Sports · National championships - venues and winners

Q16. The first senior National Handball Championship was held at Rohtak (Haryana) in _____.

  1. (a) 1992
  2. (b) 1932
  3. (c) 1942
  4. (d) 1972
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 1972

The first senior National Handball Championship was held at Rohtak, Haryana in 1972. Handball gained prominence in India after its introduction, with national-level competitions beginning in the 1970s.
Years 1992, 1932, and 1942 are incorrect. Hence, 1972 is the correct answer.
Books and Authors · Modern Indian books and authors

Q17. From the following authors, who created 'Midnight's Children'?

  1. (a) Raj Kamal Jha
  2. (b) Salman Rushdie
  3. (c) Kiran Nagarkar
  4. (d) Upamanyu Chatterjee
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Salman Rushdie

'Midnight's Children' is a celebrated novel written by Salman Rushdie, published in 1981. The book won the Booker Prize (1981) and the 'Booker of Bookers' (1993 and 2008). It narrates the story of Saleem Sinai, born at the moment of India's independence.
Raj Kamal Jha, Kiran Nagarkar, and Upamanyu Chatterjee are Indian authors known for other works. Hence, Salman Rushdie is correct.
Monuments and Heritage · Forts and palaces

Q18. Which of the following pair regarding monument – location is correct?
I. Golconda Fort – Rajasthan
II. Bharatpur Fort – Telangana

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

Answer: (d) Neither I nor II

Both statements are incorrect:
I. Golconda Fort is located in Hyderabad, Telangana — not Rajasthan. It was the seat of the Qutb Shahi dynasty.
II. Bharatpur Fort ( Lohagarh Fort) is located in Bharatpur , Rajasthan — not Telangana. It is famous for its impregnability during British attacks.
Hence, Neither I nor II is correct.
Space, Defence and Technology · Launch vehicles and satellites

Q19. In the context of Indian satellite launch vehicle, how many stages did GSLV-D1 has?

  1. (a) Two
  2. (b) Three
  3. (c) Five
  4. (d) Six
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Three

GSLV-D1 (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Development Flight 1), launched on 18 April 2001, has three stages: Stage 1 is a solid propellant core motor (S125), Stage 2 is a liquid propellant stage, and Stage 3 is a cryogenic upper stage. Four liquid strap-on boosters supplement Stage 1.
Two, Five, and Six are incorrect. Hence, Three is the correct answer.

Geography (2)

Environment and Protected Areas · Wildlife sanctuaries

Q20. The two bird sanctuaries Sakkarakottai and Therthangal are in which state?

  1. (a) Gujarat
  2. (b) Goa
  3. (c) Tamil Nadu
  4. (d) Karnataka
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Tamil Nadu

Sakkarakottai Bird Sanctuary and Therthangal Bird Sanctuary are both located in Tamil Nadu. They are important wetland habitats for migratory birds, particularly in the Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu.
Gujarat, Goa, and Karnataka do not have these sanctuaries. Hence, Tamil Nadu is correct.
India - Population and Census · Census 2011 - population and growth

Q21. During 1911-1921, what kind of population growth was recorded in India?

  1. (a) High population growth
  2. (b) Negative population growth
  3. (c) Steady population growth
  4. (d) Population explosion
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Negative population growth

During 1911-1921, India recorded negative population growth. This decade is known as the 'Great Divide' in India's demographic history. The negative growth was caused by multiple calamities: the devastating Spanish Influenza pandemic of 1918-19 (which killed millions), severe famines, and plague outbreaks.
High population growth, steady growth, and population explosion are incorrect descriptions for this period. Hence, Negative population growth is correct.

Physics (1)

Force and Laws of Motion · Newton's first law and inertia

Q22. What is inertia?

  1. (a) The ability of an object to change its velocity
  2. (b) The tendency of an object to resist any change in its state of motion
  3. (c) The force applied by an engine to move a vehicle
  4. (d) The force that pulls an object towards the Earth
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) The tendency of an object to resist any change in its state of motion

Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist any change in its state of motion. It is a fundamental property of matter. According to Newton's First Law of Motion, an object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an external force — this is the principle of inertia.
Option 1 (ability to change velocity) contradicts inertia; Option 3 describes engine force; Option 4 describes gravity. Hence, Option 2 is correct.

Modern History (1)

Rise of Nationalism and Indian National Congress · Extremists - leaders and methods

Q23. Who among the following criticised the Moderates for their "politics of prayer"?
I. Bepin Chandra Pal
II. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
III. Lala Lajpat Rai

  1. (a) Only I and II
  2. (b) Only II and III
  3. (c) Only I and III
  4. (d) I, II and III
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) I, II and III

All three — Bepin Chandra Pal, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, and Lala Lajpat Rai — collectively known as 'Lal-Bal-Pal' — were Extremist leaders of the Indian National Congress who criticised the Moderate leaders for their 'politics of prayer, petition, and protest'. They believed in assertive nationalism and direct action to achieve Swaraj.
Excluding any one of them would be incorrect as all three were united in their criticism. Hence, I, II and III is correct.

Ancient History (1)

Mauryan Empire · Arthashastra and Indica

Q24. _____ was an ambassador who was sent to the court of Chandragupta by the Greek ruler of West Asia.

  1. (a) Al-Biruni
  2. (b) Ibn Battuta
  3. (c) Marco Polo
  4. (d) Megasthenes
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Megasthenes

Megasthenes was a Greek ambassador sent by Seleucus I Nicator (Greek ruler of West Asia/Seleucid Empire) to the court of Chandragupta Maurya. He lived in Pataliputra and wrote the famous account 'Indica', which provides valuable information about Mauryan India.
Al-Biruni: 11th century Persian scholar who came during Mahmud of Ghazni's time; Ibn Battuta: 14th century Moroccan traveller who visited during Muhammad bin Tughluq's reign; Marco Polo: 13th century Venetian traveller . Hence, Megasthenes is correct.
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