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SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 27 November 2025 Shift 1 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

All 21 GK / GS questions asked in SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 on 27 November 2025 Shift 1, with correct answers and short solutions, subject-wise: Medieval History, Polity, Static GK, Current Affairs, Economics, Geography.

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Subjects: Medieval History (3) · Polity (3) · Static GK (6) · Current Affairs (5) · Economics (2) · Geography (1) · Biology (1)

Medieval History (3)

Delhi Sultanate · Mongol invasions

Q1. Which of the following rulers mobilise a large standing army in Delhi due to the Mongol invasion, which posed a huge administrative challenge?
I. Alauddin Khalji
II. Muhammad Tughluq

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

Answer: (c) Both I and II

Both rulers are correct:
I. Alauddin Khalji (1296–1316) maintained a massive standing army of around 475,000 cavalry to repel multiple Mongol invasions. The upkeep of this large army posed a huge administrative and financial challenge, leading to market reforms.
II. Muhammad Tughluq (1325–1351) also maintained an enormous army for his ambitious military campaigns, which strained the treasury and administration.
Hence, Both I and II is correct.
Bhakti, Sufi and Sikh Movements · Bhakti saints of South India (Alvars, Nayanars)

Q2. In which of the following are the songs of Alvar saints compiled?

  1. (a) Divya Prabandham
  2. (b) Ettutogai
  3. (c) Tipitaka
  4. (d) Adi-Puran
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Divya Prabandham

The songs of the Alvar saints are compiled in the Divya Prabandham (also known as Nalayira Divya Prabandham — 4000 Tamil devotional hymns). These are 12 Vaishnava poet-saints whose compositions are an important part of the Bhakti tradition in South India.
Ettutogai is an anthology of Sangam literature; Tipitaka is the canonical text of Buddhism; Adi-Puran is a Jain text. Hence, Divya Prabandham is correct.
Later Mughals and Regional Powers · Mysore (Hyder Ali, Tipu Sultan)

Q3. Who among the following established close relations with the French and modernized his army with their help?

  1. (a) Mahadji Shinde
  2. (b) Ali Wardi Khan
  3. (c) Tipu Sultan
  4. (d) Shah Alam II
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Tipu Sultan

Tipu Sultan (Sultan of Mysore, 1782–1799) established close diplomatic and military relations with the French. He sought French military assistance to modernize his army against British expansion, and French officers trained his troops. He also sent an embassy to France.
Mahadji Shinde did employ French officers but is less closely associated; Ali Wardi Khan was Nawab of Bengal known for resisting Maratha raids; Shah Alam II was a Mughal emperor with no notable French connection. Hence, Tipu Sultan is correct.

Polity (3)

DPSP and Fundamental Duties · Fundamental Duties - Article 51A and list

Q4. Which of the following is a Fundamental Duty mentioned in the Indian Constitution?

  1. (a) To pay taxes on time
  2. (b) To vote in the Lok Sabha election
  3. (c) To educate child up to 18 years of age
  4. (d) To protect the natural environment
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) To protect the natural environment

To protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures is a Fundamental Duty under Article 51A(g) of the Indian Constitution. Fundamental Duties were added by the 42nd Amendment, 1976.
Paying taxes, voting, and compulsory education (up to 14 years under RTE, not 18) are not listed as Fundamental Duties. Hence, protecting the natural environment is correct.
Union, Territory and Citizenship · Reorganisation of states and new states

Q5. Which of the following amendment act of the Indian constitution made Sikkim a full-fledged State of the India?

  1. (a) 38th Amendment Act, 1975
  2. (b) 35th Amendment Act, 1974
  3. (c) 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
  4. (d) 36th Amendment Act, 1975
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 36th Amendment Act, 1975

The 36th Amendment Act, 1975 made Sikkim the 22nd state of India. It added Sikkim to the First Schedule (list of states) and the Fourth Schedule (seat allocation) of the Constitution. Prior to this, the 35th Amendment Act, 1974 had made Sikkim an 'Associate State'.
The 38th Amendment Act deals with Emergency provisions; the 42nd Amendment was the 'Mini Constitution'; the 35th only gave associate status. Hence, 36th Amendment Act, 1975 is correct.
Union Executive · Vice-President

Q6. Which of the following article of the Indian constitution states that there shall be a Vice-President of India?

  1. (a) Article 62
  2. (b) Article 63
  3. (c) Article 68
  4. (d) Article 65
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Article 63

Article 63 of the Indian Constitution states: 'There shall be a Vice-President of India.' It establishes the office of the Vice-President.
Article 62 deals with the election to fill a vacancy in the office of the President; Article 65 deals with the Vice-President acting as President; Article 68 deals with time of holding elections to fill vacancy in the office of Vice-President. Hence, Article 63 is correct.

Static GK (6)

Organisations and Headquarters · Regional groupings (SAARC, ASEAN, BIMSTEC, SCO, G20)

Q7. As of 31st July 2025, which of the following country is the member of SAARC?

  1. (a) Afghanistan
  2. (b) Iraq
  3. (c) UAE
  4. (d) Egypt
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Afghanistan

Afghanistan is a member of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation), having joined as the 8th member in 2007. The other SAARC members are India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and Maldives. Afghanistan's active participation has been suspended, but it remains a formal member.
Iraq, UAE, and Egypt are not SAARC members. Hence, Afghanistan is correct.
Sports · Sports and famous players

Q8. In which sport did Praveen Kumar Sobti won medals at the Asian Games?

  1. (a) Long jump
  2. (b) Shooting
  3. (c) Discus throw
  4. (d) Wrestling
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Discus throw

Praveen Kumar Sobti is a former Indian athlete who won medals in Discus throw at the Asian Games. He won a gold medal in discus throw at the 1966 Bangkok Asian Games and a silver in 1970. He is also known for playing the role of Bheem in the TV serial 'Mahabharat'.
Long jump, Shooting, and Wrestling were not his events. Hence, Discus throw is correct.
Sports · Sports and famous players

Q9. Who was India's first-ever gold medallist at the Asian Games?

  1. (a) KD Jadhav
  2. (b) Sachin Nag
  3. (c) PT Usha
  4. (d) Kanti Shah
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Sachin Nag

Sachin Nag was India's first-ever gold medallist at the Asian Games. He won a gold medal in the 100m freestyle swimming event at the 1st Asian Games held in New Delhi in 1951. This made him a pioneer in Indian sports history.
KD Jadhav won a bronze medal at the 1952 Olympics (not Asian Games gold); PT Usha is a legendary sprinter who competed in the 1980s; Kanti Shah is not associated with this achievement. Hence, Sachin Nag is correct.
Sports · Sports terminology

Q10. Surya Namaskar term is related to which of the following?

  1. (a) Yoga
  2. (b) Cricket
  3. (c) Lawn Tennis
  4. (d) Basketball
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Yoga

Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) is a sequence of 12 yoga postures performed as a warm-up exercise in Yoga practice. It is a comprehensive exercise that benefits the entire body and is a fundamental part of Hatha Yoga and many modern yoga styles.
Cricket, Lawn Tennis, and Basketball are different sports with no connection to Surya Namaskar. Hence, Yoga is correct.
Books and Authors · Modern Indian books and authors

Q11. Who is the author of the book 'Development as Freedom'?

  1. (a) Durjoy Datta
  2. (b) Bhisham Sahni
  3. (c) Amartya Sen
  4. (d) Vivek Shanbhag
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Amartya Sen

'Development as Freedom' is a landmark book written by Amartya Sen, published in 1999. In it, Sen argues that development should be understood as the expansion of human freedoms — not just economic growth. Amartya Sen is a Nobel Prize-winning economist (1998) from India.
Durjoy Datta is a popular fiction writer; Bhisham Sahni is known for 'Tamas'; Vivek Shanbhag is a Kannada author. Hence, Amartya Sen is correct.
Festivals, Fairs, Paintings and Crafts · Festivals by state

Q12. Which of the following festival is NOT celebrated in Rajasthan?

  1. (a) Teej
  2. (b) Gangaur
  3. (c) Karaga
  4. (d) Makar Sankranti
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Karaga

Karaga is a traditional festival celebrated primarily in Karnataka (especially Bangalore/Bengaluru) by the Thigala community. It is NOT celebrated in Rajasthan.
Teej, Gangaur, and Makar Sankranti are all celebrated in Rajasthan: Teej marks the arrival of monsoons; Gangaur is a major festival worshipping Goddess Parvati; Makar Sankranti is celebrated across Rajasthan with kite-flying. Hence, Karaga is correct.

Current Affairs (5)

Appointments and Resignations · Heads of organisations

Q13. Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of Fertilizer Association of India (FAI) in June 2025?

  1. (a) T. Rabi Sankar
  2. (b) S. Mahendra Dev
  3. (c) Sailesh C. Mehta
  4. (d) Prashant Kumar
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Sailesh C. Mehta

Sailesh C. Mehta was appointed as the Chairperson of the Fertilizer Association of India (FAI) in June 2025. The FAI is the apex body of the fertilizer industry in India, representing manufacturers, importers, and distributors.
T. Rabi Sankar, S. Mahendra Dev, and Prashant Kumar are associated with other organisations. Hence, Sailesh C. Mehta is correct.
Appointments and Resignations · National appointments

Q14. As of July 2025, who is the Chairperson of the Lok Sabha Estimates Committee?

  1. (a) Rajiv Ranjan Singh
  2. (b) Sanjay Jaiswal
  3. (c) Nishikant Dubey
  4. (d) Om Birla
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Sanjay Jaiswal

As of July 2025, Sanjay Jaiswal was appointed as the Chairperson of the Lok Sabha Estimates Committee. The Estimates Committee is a Parliamentary Standing Committee that examines the Budget estimates of the Government of India and suggests ways to bring about economy and efficiency in expenditure.
Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Nishikant Dubey, and Om Birla hold other parliamentary positions. Hence, Sanjay Jaiswal is correct.
Reports, Indices and Rankings · Reports and their publishers

Q15. In December 2024, the Union Health Minister said that the TB incidence rate in India has decline to _____ per 100000 population in 2023.

  1. (a) 222
  2. (b) 195
  3. (c) 312
  4. (d) 316
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 195

In December 2024, the Union Health Minister announced that India's TB (Tuberculosis) incidence rate had declined to 195 per 100,000 population in 2023. This marks significant progress towards India's goal of eliminating TB by 2025 under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP).
Options 222, 312, and 316 are incorrect figures. Hence, 195 is correct.
Sports - Current · Venues and hosts

Q16. Which country will host the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in 2027?

  1. (a) India
  2. (b) France
  3. (c) England
  4. (d) Germany
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) India

India has been selected to host the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in 2027. India has a strong shooting tradition with multiple Olympic and World Championship medals, and has previously hosted major shooting events.
France, England, and Germany were not selected as hosts for the 2027 ISSF World Cup. Hence, India is correct.
Defence and Security - Current · Defence acquisitions and indigenous systems

Q17. In October 2024, DRDO developed the 'VSHORADS' system. What is it used for?

  1. (a) Underwater mining
  2. (b) Missile fuel storage
  3. (c) Short-range air defence
  4. (d) Submarine communication
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Short-range air defence

VSHORADS (Very Short Range Air Defence System) developed by DRDO in October 2024 is a shoulder-fired Man-Portable Air Defence System (MANPADS) designed for short-range air defence. It can engage low-altitude aerial threats such as drones, helicopters, and low-flying aircraft.
Underwater mining, missile fuel storage, and submarine communication are unrelated to VSHORADS. Hence, Short-range air defence is correct.

Economics (2)

Government Schemes and Economic Reports · Global indices - publishers and methodology

Q18. World Poverty Clock Report is released by which of the following?

  1. (a) World Data Lab
  2. (b) World Bank
  3. (c) UNDP
  4. (d) IMF
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) World Data Lab

The World Poverty Clock is a tool developed and maintained by World Data Lab, an Austrian data analytics company. It provides real-time estimates of the number of people living in poverty (below $2.15/day) around the world.
The World Bank publishes the World Development Report and poverty statistics but not the Poverty Clock; UNDP publishes the Human Development Report; IMF publishes World Economic Outlook. Hence, World Data Lab is correct.
Planning and NITI Aayog · Five-Year Plans - objectives and models

Q19. Who was Prime Minister of India during Eighth five year plan?

  1. (a) Morarji Desai
  2. (b) Indira Gandhi
  3. (c) Chaudhary Charan Singh
  4. (d) P.V. Narsimha Rao
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) P.V. Narsimha Rao

The Eighth Five Year Plan (1992–1997) was implemented during the tenure of P.V. Narsimha Rao as Prime Minister (1991–1996). This plan coincided with India's landmark economic liberalisation reforms of 1991. After Rao, H.D. Deve Gowda continued for the remaining period.
Morarji Desai was PM from 1977–79; Indira Gandhi was PM during 1966–77 and 1980–84; Chaudhary Charan Singh was PM for a brief period in 1979–80. Hence, P.V. Narsimha Rao is correct.

Geography (1)

Environment and Protected Areas · Elephant reserves and other conservation projects

Q20. The Aravalli Green Wall Project covers which of the following state?
I. Delhi
II. Bihar

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

Answer: (a) Only I

The Aravalli Green Wall Project is an afforestation initiative covering the states along the Aravalli hill range: Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Delhi. Delhi is included in this project.
Bihar is located in Eastern India and does not lie along the Aravalli range, so it is NOT covered by this project.
Hence, Only I (Delhi) is correct.

Biology (1)

Nutrition and Digestion · Digestive enzymes and juices

Q21. The biological catalysts which help in the breakdown of food in humans known as _____.

  1. (a) Lymph
  2. (b) Mucus
  3. (c) Enzymes
  4. (d) Bile
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Enzymes

Enzymes are biological catalysts — protein molecules that speed up chemical reactions in the body. In the digestive system, enzymes such as amylase (breaks down starch), pepsin (breaks down proteins), and lipase (breaks down fats) help in the breakdown of food.
Lymph is the fluid in the lymphatic system; Mucus is a protective secretion; Bile is a digestive juice produced by the liver that emulsifies fats but is not a catalyst/enzyme. Hence, Enzymes is correct.
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