SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 30 November 2025 Shift 3 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

Correct Answer: Option 4 – Kadamai
Kadamai (also spelled Kadmai ) was the term used for land revenue in the Chola kingdom. It was the primary tax paid by peasants to the Chola state based on agricultural produce and land holdings.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 (Vetti): Vetti was a form of forced/unpaid labour ( begar ) in the Chola kingdom, not land revenue.
Option 2 (Ladder tax): This is not a historical tax term associated with the Chola kingdom.
Option 3 ( Cess tax): Cess is a modern tax concept; it was not the Chola term for land revenue.

Correct Answer: Option 1 – Sur
The Sur dynasty, founded by Sher Shah Suri, ruled India for approximately 15 years (1540–1555). Sher Shah defeated Humayun in 1540 and ruled until his death in 1545. The dynasty continued briefly under his successors until Humayun reconquered Delhi in 1555.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 2 (Khilji): The Khilji dynasty ruled from 1290 to 1320 — about 30 years.
Option 3 (Tughlaq): The Tughlaq dynasty ruled from 1320 to 1414 — about 94 years.
Option 4 (Lodi): The Lodi dynasty ruled from 1451 to 1526 — about 75 years.

Correct Answer: Option 2 – Seringapatam
Seringapatam (now Srirangapatna , in Mandya district of Karnataka) was the capital of Tipu Sultan's Kingdom of Mysore. It was here that the famous Battle of Seringapatam (1799) was fought, in which Tipu Sultan was defeated and killed by the British East India Company forces.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 (Erode): Erode is in Tamil Nadu and was not Tipu Sultan's capital.
Option 3 (Sira): Sira is in Karnataka but was not the capital of Tipu Sultan's kingdom.
Option 4 ( Chitradurga ): Chitradurga is known for the Chitradurga Fort, but it was not Tipu Sultan's capital.

Correct Answer: Option 1 – Article 2
Article 2 of the Indian Constitution empowers Parliament to admit into the Union or establish new States on such terms and conditions as it thinks fit. Article 3 deals with formation of new states by reorganising existing states (altering boundaries, changing names, etc.).
Why other options are wrong:
Option 2 (Article 4): Article 4 deals with laws made under Articles 2 and 3 that are not deemed to be amendments.
Option 3 (Article 8): Article 8 deals with rights of citizenship of certain persons of Indian origin.
Option 4 (Article 7): Article 7 deals with rights of citizenship of certain migrants to Pakistan.

Correct Answer: Option 4 – Neither I nor II
Both statements are incorrect:
Statement I: Article 30 deals with the Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions — NOT abolition of titles. Abolition of titles is covered under Article 18.
Statement II: Article 22 deals with Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases — NOT prohibition of employment of children. Prohibition of employment of children in factories is covered under Article 24.
Since both statements are factually wrong, the correct answer is Neither I nor II.

Correct Answer: Option 1 – 33
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, which replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860, increased imprisonment terms for 33 offences compared to the earlier provisions. The BNS also introduced new sections, enhanced punishments for certain crimes, and added provisions for organised crime and terrorism.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 2 (43): Incorrect; the number of offences with increased imprisonment is 33.
Option 3 (63): Incorrect; this figure is higher than the actual number.
Option 4 (13): Incorrect; 13 is too low; the correct figure is 33.

Correct Answer: Option 2 – Manushi Chhillar
Manushi Chhillar was crowned Miss World 2017 at the 67th Miss World pageant held in Sanya, China in November 2017. She was the 6th Indian woman to win the Miss World title and the first Indian to win in 17 years (since Priyanka Chopra in 2000).
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 (Lara Dutta): Lara Dutta was Miss Universe 2000, not Miss World 2017.
Option 3 (Shilpa Singh): She was Miss Universe India 2007; she did not win Miss World 2017.
Option 4 (Harnaaz Sandhu): Harnaaz Sandhu won Miss Universe 2021, not Miss World 2017.

Correct Answer: Option 1 – United States of America
Basketball was invented by Dr. James Naismith in December 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA. He created the game as an indoor winter sport for his students. The first official game was played in January 1892 using a soccer ball and two peach baskets as goals.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 2 (United Kingdom): Basketball was not invented in the UK; it is an American invention.
Option 3 (South Africa): South Africa has no historical connection to the invention of basketball.
Option 4 (Australia): Australia did not originate basketball; it originated in the USA.

Correct Answer: Option 4 – Badminton
Badminton does NOT use a ball — it uses a shuttlecock (birdie), which is a feathered or plastic projectile. Among the given options, Badminton is the only sport that does not involve a ball.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 (Cricket): Cricket uses a hard leather ball.
Option 2 (Hockey): Field hockey uses a hard plastic/rubber ball (unlike ice hockey which uses a puck).
Option 3 (Soccer): Soccer (football) is played entirely with a round ball.

Correct Answer: Option 3 – Rajasthan
The Dedh Satara (also written as Dedh Satara) is a traditional wind instrument (flute) from Rajasthan. It is a folk instrument used in Rajasthani music traditions, typically made of wood or bamboo, and associated with the desert music culture of Rajasthan.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 (Kerala): Kerala's traditional instruments include Chenda, Mridangam, and Veena; not Dedh Satara.
Option 2 (Manipur): Manipur's instruments include the Pena; Dedh Satara is not from Manipur.
Option 4 (West Bengal): West Bengal's traditional instruments include Dotara and Ektara; not Dedh Satara.

Correct Answer: Option 4 – Light combat helicopter
Prachand (LCH — Light Combat Helicopter) is a dedicated combat helicopter developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). It was inducted into the Indian Air Force in 2022. It is designed to operate in high-altitude combat operations, including in Himalayan terrain. It can perform both anti-tank and anti-infantry roles.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 (Fighter jet): Prachand is a helicopter, not a fighter jet. HAL's fighter aircraft include Tejas.
Option 2 (Drone): Prachand is a crewed combat helicopter, not an unmanned drone.
Option 3 (Civil passenger aeroplane ): Prachand is a military combat aircraft, not a civilian transport.

Correct Answer: Option 2 – 50000
In the Union Budget 2025-26, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the setting up of 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) in Government schools across India over the next 5 years. ATLs are innovation workspaces for students designed to promote creativity, problem-solving, and scientific thinking.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 (21000): Incorrect; the announced target was 50,000 ATLs.
Option 3 (75000): Higher than the announced figure of 50,000.
Option 4 (100000): Incorrect; the budget announcement was specifically for 50,000 ATLs.

Correct Answer: Option 1 – Mission Shakti
The Sakhi Niwas Scheme is a sub-scheme under Mission Shakti — the umbrella scheme for women empowerment by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Sakhi Niwas provides working women's hostels (safe and affordable accommodation) to employed women in urban and semi-urban areas.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 2 (Mission Vatsalya): Mission Vatsalya focuses on child protection and welfare; Sakhi Niwas is for working women.
Option 3 (Mission Durga): This is not a central government scheme under which Sakhi Niwas falls.
Option 4 (Mission Laxmi): This is not an existing central umbrella scheme under which Sakhi Niwas is classified.

Correct Answer: Option 4 – It means India could barely afford to pay for essential imports for a very short time.
Foreign exchange reserves are used to pay for essential imports (oil, machinery, medicines, etc.). When reserves fall critically low, India's import-paying capacity collapses — as seen during the 1991 BoP crisis when India had foreign exchange for less than 2 weeks of imports. This creates an economic emergency.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1: Low forex reserves mean investors are pulling out, not that India is lucrative for investment.
Option 2: India can print its own currency (Rupees) regardless of forex reserves; the two are different.
Option 3: Foreign citizens' travel abroad is not directly impacted by India's forex reserve levels.

Correct Answer: Option 1 – Loans create liability but sale of asset do not
When the government borrows money (loans), it creates a liability — the government must repay the loan with interest. However, when the government sells its assets (like disinvestment of PSUs), it receives money but does NOT create a new liability — it simply converts one asset (shares/property) into cash.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 2: Incorrect; it is loans (not asset sales) that create liabilities.
Option 3: Loans are capital receipts (not revenue receipts); both loans and asset sales are capital receipts.
Option 4: Incorrect; loans increase liabilities and asset sales reduce assets — both affect the financial position.

Correct Answer: Option 4 – Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis
The Second Five Year Plan (1956–1961) was based on the Mahalanobis Model, developed by Prof. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, the founder of the Indian Statistical Institute. The model emphasised rapid industrialisation through heavy and capital goods industries, with the goal of establishing a self-sufficient industrial base for India.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 (Chaudhari Charan Singh): He was an agricultural economist and PM; not the architect of the Second Plan.
Option 2 (Sardar Patel): He was the Deputy PM and Home Minister; he passed away in 1950 before the Second Plan.
Option 3 (K Kamraj): He was a Congress leader from Tamil Nadu; not associated with Five Year Plan formulation.

Correct Answer: Option 3 – Both I and II
The Industrial Policy Statement of 1991 focused on both areas:
I. Liberalising foreign investment: FDI was allowed in many sectors; automatic approval was permitted up to 51% equity in priority sectors.
II. Exit policy for sick units: The policy addressed the need for a smooth exit mechanism for loss-making private units without harming labour welfare.
Both were key elements of the 1991 LPG ( Liberalisation , Privatisation , Globalisation ) reforms.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 (Only I): Exit policy (II) was also a stated focus of the 1991 Industrial Policy.
Option 2 (Only II): Foreign investment liberalisation (I) was equally central.
Option 4 (Neither I nor II): Both were explicitly part of the 1991 policy statement.

Correct Answer: Option 1 – 92
Tamil Nadu won a total of 92 medals at the National Games 2025 held in Uttarakhand, making it one of the top-performing states in the games. Tamil Nadu has a strong sporting tradition and consistently performs well in national multi-sport events.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 2 (68): This was not Tamil Nadu's medal tally at the 2025 National Games.
Option 3 (85): Incorrect; Tamil Nadu's total was 92 medals.
Option 4 (81): Incorrect; this figure does not match Tamil Nadu's actual medal count.

Correct Answer: Option 1 – Kerala
The Chalakudy River is located in Kerala. It is one of the most biodiverse rivers in peninsular India and flows through the Thrissur and Ernakulam districts of Kerala before joining the Arabian Sea. The endangered black collared yellow catfish ( Horabagrus nigricollaris ) is endemic to this river.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 2 (Gujarat): Chalakudy river is not in Gujarat; it is in Kerala.
Option 3 (Maharashtra): Incorrect; the Chalakudy river flows through the Western Ghats of Kerala.
Option 4 (Haryana): Haryana is a landlocked state in North India; the Chalakudy river is in South India.

Correct Answer: Option 1 – Madhya Pradesh
Gandhisagar Sanctuary is located in Mandsaur and Neemuch districts of Madhya Pradesh. In March 2025, Prime Minister Modi announced the expansion of India's cheetah reintroduction programme to Gandhisagar Sanctuary, following the success at Kuno National Park (also in MP). Gandhisagar is being prepared as the second cheetah habitat in India.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 2 (Gujarat): Gujarat does not have Gandhisagar Sanctuary; it has Gir National Park (lions).
Option 3 (Maharashtra): Gandhisagar Sanctuary is not in Maharashtra.
Option 4 (Kerala): Kerala does not have Gandhisagar Sanctuary.

Correct Answer: Option 1 – 2%
National highways in India constitute only about 2% of the total road network (by length), yet they carry approximately 40% of the total road traffic. This reflects the disproportionate load-bearing capacity of national highways due to their connectivity between major cities and regions.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 2 (8%): Incorrect; national highways form only about 2% of total road length.
Option 3 (12%): Too high; the actual figure is approximately 2%.
Option 4 (18%): Incorrect; this figure does not represent the share of national highways.

Correct Answer: Option 4 – Neither I nor II
Both Hamleted (I) and Dispersed (II) ARE recognised types of rural settlements in Geography:
Hamleted (Semi-nucleated): A settlement split into several small clusters/hamlets, often due to social or topographical reasons.
Dispersed (Scattered): Settlements where houses are spread widely apart, often found in hilly or forested areas.
Since both I and II are genuine types of rural settlements, neither of them is 'NOT a type' — hence the answer is Neither I nor II.
Why other options are wrong:
Options 1, 2, 3 all wrongly exclude one or both as types — but both Hamleted and Dispersed are valid, recognised categories.

Correct Answer: Option 4 – 7.5
At an altitude of 800 km, a satellite in Sun Synchronous Orbit (SSO) travels at approximately 7.5 km per second. Using the orbital velocity formula v = sqrt(GM/r), where r = Earth's radius (6371 km) + 800 km = 7171 km: v ≈ sqrt(3.986×10^14 / 7,171,000) ≈ 7,453 m/s ≈ 7.5 km/s.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 (1.5 km/s): Too slow; only deep space probes travel this slowly at large distances.
Option 2 (15 km/s): Too fast for LEO; this speed is associated with escape velocity contexts.
Option 3 (22.5 km/s): Incorrect; the candidate incorrectly selected this. 22.5 km/s far exceeds orbital velocity.

Correct Answer: Option 4 – 20 J
Work Done = Force × Displacement × cos(theta)
Since force and displacement are in the same direction, theta = 0 degrees, cos(0) = 1.
Work Done = 10 N × 2 m × 1 = 20 J
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 (5 J): This would result if Force × Displacement = 5, which is incorrect.
Option 2 (10 J): This would be Force × Displacement only if one value were halved.
Option 3 (15 J): Incorrect; Work = F × d = 10 × 2 = 20 J, not 15 J.

Correct Answer: Option 1 – Ethanol and carbon dioxide
During fermentation (anaerobic respiration in yeast and some bacteria), pyruvate is converted into Ethanol (alcohol) and Carbon Dioxide. The reaction is: Pyruvate → Ethanol + CO2 ( catalysed by enzymes pyruvate decarboxylase and alcohol dehydrogenase). This process is used in brewing, baking, and biofuel production.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 2 (Methanol and nitrogen): Methanol is not produced in pyruvate fermentation; nitrogen is not a product.
Option 3 (Methanol and hydrogen): Incorrect; fermentation produces ethanol, not methanol.
Option 4 (Glucose and helium): Glucose is the starting material (substrate) of glycolysis, not a product; helium is an inert gas with no role in fermentation.