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SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 29 November 2025 Shift 1 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

All 24 GK / GS questions asked in SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 on 29 November 2025 Shift 1, with correct answers and short solutions, subject-wise: Current Affairs, Economics, Geography, Static GK, Ancient History, Modern History.

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Subjects: Current Affairs (7) · Economics (5) · Geography (3) · Static GK (2) · Ancient History (2) · Modern History (1) · Polity (1) · Biology (3)

Current Affairs (7)

Appointments and Resignations · Heads of organisations

Q1. In March 2025, who has been appointed as the Chairman of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage?

  1. (a) Ashok Singh Thakur
  2. (b) Sunil Diwani
  3. (c) Sushil Chaturvedi
  4. (d) Manish Tiwary
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Sunil Diwani

Sunil Diwani was appointed as the Chairman of INTACH (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage) in March 2025.
Ashok Singh Thakur, Sushil Chaturvedi, and Manish Tiwary are not associated with this appointment. Hence, Sunil Diwani is correct.
Appointments and Resignations · International appointments

Q2. Sanjiv Ranjan has been appointed as Secretary-General of the Indian Ocean Rim Association Secretariat in Mauritius on 1st January 2025 for a term of _____.

  1. (a) 2 years
  2. (b) 3 years
  3. (c) 4 years
  4. (d) 5 years
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 3 years

Sanjiv Ranjan was appointed as Secretary-General of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Secretariat in Mauritius for a term of 3 years starting 1st January 2025.
2 years, 4 years, and 5 years are incorrect. Hence, 3 years is correct.
National Affairs and Government Initiatives · Policies, laws and bills

Q3. In May 2025, the Supreme Court set aside which High Court order that had denied maternity leave to a government school teacher for the birth of their third child?

  1. (a) Madras High Court
  2. (b) Delhi High Court
  3. (c) Calcutta High Court
  4. (d) Bombay High Court
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Madras High Court

In May 2025, the Supreme Court set aside the Madras High Court order that had denied maternity leave to a government school teacher for the birth of their third child, upholding the right to maternity benefits.
Delhi High Court, Calcutta High Court, and Bombay High Court are not associated with this ruling. Hence, Madras High Court is correct.
Reports, Indices and Rankings · Reports and their publishers

Q4. As of December 2024, ______ million women in India were monitoring their credit, signalling growing financial awareness.

  1. (a) 27
  2. (b) 51
  3. (c) 42
  4. (d) 36
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 27

As of December 2024, 27 million women in India were monitoring their credit scores, signalling growing financial awareness among women.
51, 42, and 36 million are incorrect figures. Hence, 27 is correct.
Reports, Indices and Rankings · National indices and rankings

Q5. Which Indian state topped the Fiscal Health Index 2025?

  1. (a) Odisha
  2. (b) Haryana
  3. (c) Goa
  4. (d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Odisha

Odisha topped the Fiscal Health Index 2025, reflecting strong fiscal management and financial discipline among Indian states.
Haryana, Goa, and Uttar Pradesh did not top the index. Hence, Odisha is correct.
Reports, Indices and Rankings · Reports and their publishers

Q6. As per the " EnviStats India 2024: Environment Accounts", the coverage of Mangroves has increased around _____ percent over the years 2013 to 2021.

  1. (a) 2
  2. (b) 8
  3. (c) 40
  4. (d) 65
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 8

As per EnviStats India 2024: Environment Accounts, the coverage of Mangroves in India has increased around 8% over the years 2013 to 2021, indicating positive conservation efforts.
2%, 40%, and 65% are incorrect. Hence, 8 is correct.
Science, Technology and Space - Current · Space missions - current

Q7. On October 4, 2024, the MACE telescope was officially inaugurated. Where did this event take place?

  1. (a) Gangtok
  2. (b) Hanle
  3. (c) Visakhapatnam
  4. (d) Jorhat
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Hanle

The MACE (Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment) telescope was inaugurated on October 4, 2024 at Hanle in Ladakh. It is the world's highest imaging Cherenkov telescope, located at an altitude of about 4,300 metres .
Gangtok, Visakhapatnam, and Jorhat are not associated with the MACE telescope. Hence, Hanle is correct.

Economics (5)

Government Schemes and Economic Reports · Skill development and employment schemes

Q8. Which scheme of the Central Government aims to empower artisans with ₹500 stipend/day and toolkit vouchers?

  1. (a) PM Vishwakarma Scheme
  2. (b) PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
  3. (c) NPS Vatsalya
  4. (d) PM SVANidhi
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) PM Vishwakarma Scheme

PM Vishwakarma Scheme was launched by the Government of India to empower traditional artisans and craftspeople, providing ₹500 per day stipend and toolkit vouchers worth ₹15,000.
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi supports farmers; NPS Vatsalya is a pension scheme for children; PM SVANidhi provides microloans to street vendors. Hence, PM Vishwakarma Scheme is correct.
Public Finance - Budget and Taxation · Direct taxes

Q9. In 2002-2003, the Government of India set up a committee to review the fiscal reforms both in respect of Direct and Indirect taxes under the chairmanship of _____.

  1. (a) Vijay Kelkar
  2. (b) Chakravarthi Rangarajan
  3. (c) Abid Hussain
  4. (d) Deepak Parekh
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Vijay Kelkar

The Vijay Kelkar Committee was set up in 2002-2003 by the Government of India to review fiscal reforms for both Direct and Indirect taxes. Its recommendations significantly influenced India's tax reform framework.
Chakravarthi Rangarajan, Abid Hussain, and Deepak Parekh led different committees. Hence, Vijay Kelkar is correct.
Financial Markets and Institutions · SEBI and stock exchanges

Q10. In which year did the National Stock Exchange begin its operations?

  1. (a) 1994
  2. (b) 1998
  3. (c) 2002
  4. (d) 1996
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 1994

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India began its operations in 1994. It was incorporated in 1992 and started trading in 1994, quickly becoming one of the largest stock exchanges in the world.
1998, 2002, and 1996 are incorrect years. Hence, 1994 is correct.
Planning and NITI Aayog · Five-Year Plans - objectives and models

Q11. What was the reason for the disruption in Third five year Plan?
I. Indo-Pakistan Conflict.
II. Two successive years of drought.

  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

The Third Five Year Plan (1961-1966) was disrupted by both the Indo-Pakistan War (1965) and two successive years of drought.
Both factors I (conflict) and II (drought) contributed to its failure, making the Third Plan the first to miss its targets significantly. Hence, Both I and II is correct.
Planning and NITI Aayog · Five-Year Plans - objectives and models

Q12. What was the growth target for twelfth five year plan in India?

  1. (a) 2%
  2. (b) 5%
  3. (c) 8%
  4. (d) 13%
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 8%

The Twelfth Five Year Plan (2012-2017) had a growth target of 8% per annum, focusing on faster, more inclusive, and sustainable growth.
2%, 5%, and 13% are incorrect. Hence, 8% is correct.

Geography (3)

Environment and Protected Areas · Wildlife sanctuaries

Q13. The Hesaraghatta grasslands are in _____.

  1. (a) Bengaluru
  2. (b) Mumbai
  3. (c) Hyderabad
  4. (d) Bhopal
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Bengaluru

The Hesaraghatta grasslands are located in Bengaluru (Bangalore), Karnataka. They are an important ecological zone and habitat for various bird species.
Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bhopal are not associated with Hesaraghatta grasslands. Hence, Bengaluru is correct.
Universe and Solar System · Asteroids, comets and meteors

Q14. In 2024, which newly discovered 'mini-moon' was expected to orbit Earth for about two months?

  1. (a) Aditya
  2. (b) Cassini
  3. (c) 2024 PT5
  4. (d) 2024 Rosetta
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 2024 PT5

2024 PT5 was a small asteroid discovered in 2024 that was temporarily captured by Earth's gravity as a 'mini-moon', expected to orbit Earth for about two months before escaping back into space.
Aditya is India's solar mission; Cassini was NASA's Saturn mission; 2024 Rosetta is not a real mini-moon. Hence, 2024 PT5 is correct.
India - Minerals, Energy and Industries · Metallic minerals and mines

Q15. In the context of Mineral distribution of India, which of the following is INCORRECT regarding the "South-Western Plateau region" Belt?

  1. (a) It covers Karnataka, Goa and contiguous Tamil Nadu uplands and Kerala.
  2. (b) This belt is rich in ferrous metals and bauxite.
  3. (c) It contains high grade iron ore.
  4. (d) This belt has huge amount of coal reserves.
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) This belt has huge amount of coal reserves.

The South-Western Plateau region Belt (covering Karnataka, Goa, Tamil Nadu uplands and Kerala) is rich in ferrous metals, bauxite, and high-grade iron ore.
It does NOT have huge coal reserves — coal reserves are mainly found in the Eastern Plateau Belt (Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal). Hence, option 4 (coal reserves) is INCORRECT and thus the correct answer.

Static GK (2)

Music and Musical Instruments · Musical instruments and exponents

Q16. Which among the following is a wind instrument?

  1. (a) Dhol
  2. (b) Pava
  3. (c) Manjira
  4. (d) Nagara
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Pava

Pava is a traditional wind instrument (flute) associated with the folk music of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Dhol is a percussion instrument (membranophone); Manjira are small hand cymbals (idiophone); Nagara is a large kettledrum (membranophone). Hence, Pava is correct.
Dances · Folk dances by state

Q17. Which Indian state is known for the folk dance ' Dekhni '?

  1. (a) Goa
  2. (b) Jharkhand
  3. (c) Haryana
  4. (d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Goa

Dekhni is a famous folk dance of Goa, performed by women in traditional attire. It is one of the most popular dance forms of the state.
Jharkhand, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh have their own distinct folk dance traditions. Hence, Goa is correct.

Ancient History (2)

Ancient Art, Culture and Science · Stupas and chaityas

Q18. What was the main function of 'Chaityas' in Buddhist architecture?

  1. (a) Living quarters for monks
  2. (b) Storehouses for grains
  3. (c) Decorative gateways to monasteries
  4. (d) Congregational halls for teaching and interaction
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Congregational halls for teaching and interaction

Chaityas were congregational halls in Buddhist architecture used for prayer, meditation, and teaching.
Viharas were the living quarters for monks; Storehouses and decorative gateways are not the primary function of Chaityas. Hence, Congregational halls for teaching and interaction is correct.
Mahajanapadas and Rise of Magadha · Sixteen Mahajanapadas and their capitals

Q19. 'Taxila', the famous centre of learning, was the capital of which Mahajanapada in ancient India?

  1. (a) Avanti
  2. (b) Gandhara
  3. (c) Kamboj
  4. (d) Kosala
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Gandhara

Taxila ( Takshashila ) was the capital of the Gandhara Mahajanapada in ancient India. It was a renowned centre of learning and one of the earliest universities in the world, located in present-day Pakistan.
Avanti capital was Ujjaini ; Kamboj was in the northwest; Kosala capital was Shravasti. Hence, Gandhara is correct.

Modern History (1)

Advent of Europeans and British Expansion · Subsidiary Alliance and Doctrine of Lapse

Q20. Which of the following policies were devised by Lord Dalhousie?

  1. (a) Doctrine of Lapse
  2. (b) Policy of Paramountcy
  3. (c) Subsidiary Alliance
  4. (d) Policy of Non-intervention
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Doctrine of Lapse

The Doctrine of Lapse was devised by Lord Dalhousie, the Governor-General of India (1848-1856). Under this policy, any princely state whose ruler died without a natural heir would be annexed by the British East India Company.
Policy of Paramountcy: Lord Hastings; Subsidiary Alliance: Lord Wellesley; Policy of Non-intervention is not a major British policy. Hence, Doctrine of Lapse is correct.

Polity (1)

Union, Territory and Citizenship · OCI, NRI and CAA

Q21. As per September 2024, according to the Ministry of External Affairs in India, there are _____ million Indians residing abroad who are either NRIs or OCIs.

  1. (a) 32
  2. (b) 44
  3. (c) 52
  4. (d) 61
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 32

As per September 2024 data from the Ministry of External Affairs, approximately 32 million Indians reside abroad as Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) or Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs).
44, 52, and 61 million are incorrect. Hence, 32 is correct.

Biology (3)

Diseases, Immunity and Health · Health organisations and programmes

Q22. Mission Parivar Vikas was initially in the _____ high focus states.

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

Answer: (b) 7

Mission Parivar Vikas was launched by the Government of India to accelerate access to family planning services. It was initially implemented in 7 high focus states: UP, Bihar, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Assam.
4, 6, and 9 are incorrect. Hence, 7 is correct.
Human Physiology - Respiration, Circulation and Excretion · Blood - components and functions

Q23. In which cell is the respiratory pigment haemoglobin found in humans?

  1. (a) Red blood cells
  2. (b) Blood platelets
  3. (c) Monocytes
  4. (d) Nerve cells
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Red blood cells

Haemoglobin is the respiratory pigment found in Red Blood Cells (RBCs/erythrocytes) in humans. It contains iron and is responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.
Blood platelets help in clotting; Monocytes are white blood cells; Nerve cells transmit signals. Hence, Red blood cells is correct.
Control and Coordination · Plant hormones and tropic movements

Q24. How do plants convey information about a touch from one cell to another?

  1. (a) Through specialized nerve tissue
  2. (b) By producing sound waves
  3. (c) By using electrical-chemical signals
  4. (d) Through changing colour of leaves
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) By using electrical-chemical signals

Plants convey information about touch (and other stimuli) from one cell to another through electrical-chemical signals. Unlike animals, plants lack nerve tissue, but use electrochemical gradients and chemical messengers for intercellular communication.
Plants have no nerve tissue or sound production for signalling ; colour change is not a rapid communication mechanism. Hence, By using electrical-chemical signals is correct.
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