SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 29 November 2025 Shift 2 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

The Nayanars (also called Nayanmars ) were a group of 63 Tamil poet-saints who were devoted to Lord Shiva. They were part of the Bhakti movement in South India and composed devotional hymns in Tamil called Tevaram. Their compositions are compiled in the Tirumurai .
Durga, Agni, and Indra are other deities not associated with the Nayanar tradition.

Article 148 of the Indian Constitution provides that there shall be a Comptroller and Auditor-General of India (CAG). The CAG is appointed by the President of India and is responsible for auditing the accounts of the Union and State governments.
Article 142 deals with enforcement of decrees and orders of the Supreme Court.
Article 144 deals with civil and judicial authorities acting in aid of the Supreme Court.
Article 146 deals with officers and servants and the expenses of the Supreme Court.

The Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV, Articles 36-51) of the Indian Constitution are designed to ensure social and economic reforms in the country. They guide the State in making laws and policies for the welfare of citizens, covering areas like equal pay, free education, living wages, and promotion of cottage industries.
Fundamental Rights (Part III) provide individual civil liberties.
Fundamental Duties (Article 51A) outline citizens' obligations.
Separation of powers is a structural feature of the Constitution, not a reform mechanism.

Rajasthan does not have a Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad). Rajasthan is a unicameral state, meaning it has only one house of the legislature — the Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha).
The states with Legislative Councils (Vidhan Parishad) include Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Maharashtra all have Legislative Councils.

Both statements are correct regarding Article 253 of the Indian Constitution.
Statement I is correct: Article 253 is found in Part XI of the Constitution, which deals with 'Relations between the Union and the States.'
Statement II is correct: Article 253 empowers Parliament to make any law for the whole or any part of India to implement any treaty, agreement, or convention with any other country or any decision made at any international conference, association, or other body.
Hence, Both I and II is the correct answer.

The 17th BRICS Summit was held in Brazil in July 2025. Brazil held the BRICS chairmanship in 2025 and hosted the annual summit. BRICS is an association of five major emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, which has now expanded to include more member nations.
South Africa hosted the 15th BRICS Summit in 2023.
Russia hosted the 16th BRICS Summit in 2024.
India hosted the G20 Summit in 2023.

Ravi Agarwal was re-appointed as the Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) in June 2025. CBDT is the apex body responsible for administration of direct tax laws in India and functions under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.
Anuj Kumar Singh, Rajiv Kumar, and Sanjay Malhotra are other officials not associated with this appointment.

Kuldeep Sharma was arrested in July 2025 in connection with the Andaman and Nicobar State Cooperative Bank Limited (ANSCBL) loan irregularities case. The case involved alleged financial fraud and irregular disbursement of loans by the cooperative bank.
Ashwani Gupta, Shashi Singh, and Samir Shah are not associated with this case.

The National Infrastructure Readiness Index (NIRI) was launched in September 2024. It is a composite index designed to assess and rank states and Union Territories in India based on their infrastructure readiness across various sectors including transport, energy, digital infrastructure, and social infrastructure.
April 2024, August 2025, and January 2025 are incorrect launch dates.

In July 2025, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) imposed a total fine of Rs. 23.7 crore on authorities in Uttar Pradesh over green belt pollution. The fine was imposed due to violations related to the destruction of green belts and failure to maintain green cover as mandated by environmental norms.
Bihar, Jharkhand, and Gujarat are incorrect options for this specific NGT ruling.

The World Athletics Cross Country Championships 2026 will be held in January 2026 in the USA. This biennial championship is the world championship for cross country running, organised by World Athletics (formerly IAAF).
March, April, and July 2026 are incorrect months for this championship.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Manila, Philippines. It was established to promote economic and social development in Asia and the Pacific. India is one of the founding members of the ADB.
1952, 1977, and 1987 are incorrect years for the founding of ADB.

In April 2025, Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal announced that the Second Fund of Funds for Startups worth Rs. 10,000 crore has been approved. This fund aims to boost deep-tech and early-stage innovation in India by providing capital to venture capital funds that in turn invest in startups.
Rs. 5,000 crore , Rs. 8,000 crore , and Rs. 3,000 crore are incorrect amounts.

In the Union Budget 2025-26, the government announced a plan to establish 200 Day Care Cancer Centres in district hospitals across India in 2025-26. This initiative aims to improve cancer care accessibility at the grassroots level, especially for patients who need chemotherapy without overnight hospitalisation .
500, 350, and 750 are incorrect numbers for this initiative.

The primary aim of Liberalisation under the New Economic Policy (NEP) 1991 was to open various sectors of the economy to private and foreign investment. It involved dismantling the Licence Raj, reducing government controls, and allowing free market forces to operate. Key measures included abolishing industrial licensing for most industries, allowing foreign direct investment, and reducing tariffs.
Putting embargo on trade, increasing restrictions, and raising non-tariff barriers are protectionist measures, which are contrary to the objectives of liberalisation .

In July 1991, the Indian rupee was devalued in two stages as part of the economic reforms. The cumulative devaluation was about 18 percent in USD terms. This was done to address the severe balance of payments crisis and to make Indian exports more competitive in the international market.
28%, 32%, and 36% are incorrect figures for the 1991 devaluation.

Savitribai Jyotiba Phule was the first female teacher of India. Along with her husband Jyotiba Phule, she founded the first girls' school in Pune (Bhide Wada) in 1848. She was a social reformer and pioneer of women's education in India.
Annie Besant was an Irish-British social activist associated with the Theosophical Society.
Kasturba Gandhi was the wife of Mahatma Gandhi and a freedom fighter.
Sarojini Naidu was a poet and freedom fighter, known as the Nightingale of India.

The Battle of Plassey (1757) was the British East India Company's first major victory in India. In this battle, Robert Clive defeated Siraj ud -Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal, with the help of Mir Jafar's treachery. This victory laid the foundation of British political dominance in India.
Battle of Ambur (1749) was fought between the French-supported Muzaffar Jung and the British-supported Muhammad Ali.
Battle of Wandiwash (1760) was a decisive victory of the British over the French.
First Anglo-Maratha War (1775-1782) ended in a stalemate.

The Ilbert Bill of 1883 (also called Criminal Procedure Code Amendment Bill) was introduced by Viceroy Lord Ripon's law member Sir C.P. Ilbert. It proposed that Indian judges could try European or British persons in criminal cases. However, it faced fierce opposition from the British community in India and was significantly diluted before passing.
The Regulating Act of 1773 was the first step by the British government to control the East India Company.
Pitt's India Act of 1784 further regulated the EIC's civil, military, and revenue affairs.
The Indian Councils Act of 1892 expanded the legislative councils.

Soumya Swaminathan was the first Indian to become the Deputy Director General ( Programmes ) of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2017. She later became WHO's Chief Scientist in 2019. She is a renowned paediatrician and clinical scientist with expertise in tuberculosis research.
Chandrima Saha is a molecular biologist.
Gagandeep Kang is a virologist and was the first Indian woman elected to the Royal Society.
Sanghamitra Bandyopadhyay is a scientist associated with the Indian Statistical Institute.

The first Asian Games were held in New Delhi, India in 1951. They were officially known as the 1951 Asian Games or the 1st Asiad. India was the host country and the event featured athletes from 11 countries competing in 6 sports.
Tokyo hosted the 1958 Asian Games (3rd Asiad).
Beijing hosted the 1990 Asian Games.
Jakarta has hosted the Asian Games multiple times but was not the first host.

The Gymnastics Federation of India (GFI) was established in 1951. It is the governing body for gymnastics in India and is affiliated with the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) and the Asian Gymnastics Union.
1947, 1948, and 1953 are incorrect founding years for GFI.

Baisakhi (also spelled Vaisakhi) is celebrated to mark the Founding of the Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh Ji on April 13, 1699. On this day, Guru Gobind Singh established the Khalsa (the community of initiated Sikhs) at Anandpur Sahib. Baisakhi is also a harvest festival celebrated across Punjab and other parts of India.
Birth of Guru Nanak is celebrated on Guru Nanak Jayanti ( Gurpurab ), not Baisakhi.
The Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) was founded by Guru Arjan Dev Ji, not during Baisakhi.
Birth of Guru Angad is not associated with Baisakhi.

Salkhan Fossil Park (also known as Sohagighat Fossil Park) is located in Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the largest and oldest fossil parks in the world, containing fossils that are approximately 1,400 million years old. The fossils are of Stromatolites, which are layered structures formed by cyanobacteria.
Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala do not have this fossil park.