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SSC MTS 2025 11 February 2026 Shift 2 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

All 25 GK / GS questions asked in SSC MTS 2025 on 11 February 2026 Shift 2, with correct answers and short solutions, subject-wise: Geography, Ancient History, Biology, Polity, Chemistry, Static GK.

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

Geography (2)

India - Transport and Communication · Airports and aviation

Q1. Which of the following airlines was nationalised in 1953?
I. Bharat Airways
II. Hyderabad Aviation

  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 correct answer is Only I (Option 1). Under the Air Corporations Act 1953, the Government of India nationalised eight private airlines including Bharat Airways, Deccan Airways, Himalayan Aviation, Kalinga Airlines, Indian National Airways, Air Services of India, Airways India, and Orient Airways, which were merged to form Indian Airlines and Air India. Hyderabad Aviation was not among the eight airlines nationalised in 1953. Hence, only Statement I is correct.
India - Minerals, Energy and Industries · Textile and other industries

Q2. Which of the following statement is correct regarding Handloom sector?
I. Handloom sector is capital-intensive.
II. It requires fully skilled workers.

  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

The correct answer is Neither I nor II (Option 4). Statement I is incorrect — the Handloom sector is labour-intensive , not capital-intensive. It requires low capital investment compared to the powerloom sector. Statement II is also incorrect — the handloom sector can employ semi-skilled workers as well; it does not exclusively require fully skilled workers. Hence, neither statement is correct.

Ancient History (2)

Mahajanapadas and Rise of Magadha · Nanda dynasty

Q3. Who was the last ruler of Nanda dynasty?

  1. (a) Mahapadma Nanda
  2. (b) Dhana Nanda
  3. (c) Kaivarta Nanda
  4. (d) Panduka Nanda
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Dhana Nanda

The correct answer is Dhana Nanda (Option 2). Dhana Nanda (also referred to as Agrammes or Xandrames by ancient Greek writers) was the last ruler of the Nanda dynasty. He was overthrown by Chandragupta Maurya with the help of Chanakya (Kautilya), which led to the establishment of the Maurya Empire. Option 1 (Mahapadma Nanda) was the founder of the Nanda dynasty. Options 3 and 4 are not historically verified as Nanda rulers.
Vedic Period · Purusharthas, samskaras and social concepts

Q4. The Vedic concept of ' kama ' primarily relates to _____.

  1. (a) Ethical duties
  2. (b) Selfless service
  3. (c) Desire and enjoyment
  4. (d) Detachment from worldly life
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Desire and enjoyment

The correct answer is Desire and enjoyment (Option 3). In the Vedic and Hindu philosophical tradition, 'Kama' refers to desire, love, pleasure, and enjoyment — one of the four Purusharthas (aims of life), the others being Dharma (ethical duties), Artha (wealth), and Moksha (liberation). Option 1 (Ethical duties) corresponds to Dharma. Option 2 (Selfless service) relates to Seva. Option 4 (Detachment from worldly life) relates to Vairagya or Moksha.

Biology (1)

Plant Physiology and Morphology · Transpiration

Q5. What controls the opening and closing of stomata?

  1. (a) Root cell
  2. (b) Guard cell
  3. (c) Stem cell
  4. (d) Midrib
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Guard cell

The correct answer is Guard cell (Option 2). Stomata are tiny pores on the leaf surface used for gas exchange and transpiration. Each stoma is flanked by two guard cells that regulate opening and closing through changes in turgor pressure. When guard cells absorb water, they swell and open the stomata; when they lose water, they shrink and close the stomata. Option 1 (Root cell) is involved in absorption, not stomatal control. Option 3 (Stem cell) is an undifferentiated cell. Option 4 (Midrib) is the central vein of a leaf.

Polity (1)

State Government · State Legislature - Legislative Assembly

Q6. Which of the following article of Indian Constitution deals with the Secretariat of State Legislature?

  1. (a) Article 187
  2. (b) Article 182
  3. (c) Article 189
  4. (d) Article 185
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Article 187

The correct answer is Article 187 (Option 1). Article 187 of the Indian Constitution deals with the Secretariat of the State Legislature — it provides that each House of the Legislature of a State shall have a separate secretarial staff. Option 2 (Article 182) relates to the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council. Option 3 (Article 189) deals with voting in Houses and quorum. Option 4 (Article 185) deals with the Speaker not presiding while a resolution for his removal is under consideration.

Chemistry (1)

Matter and its States · States of matter and their properties

Q7. Which of the following is a characteristic of liquids?

  1. (a) Fixed shape and fixed volume
  2. (b) No fixed shape but fixed volume
  3. (c) Fixed shape but no fixed volume
  4. (d) No fixed shape and no fixed volume
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) No fixed shape but fixed volume

The correct answer is No fixed shape but fixed volume (Option 2). Liquids do not have a fixed shape — they take the shape of the container they are placed in. However, they do have a fixed (definite) volume because the intermolecular forces in liquids are strong enough to hold the molecules together. Option 1 (Fixed shape and fixed volume) describes solids. Option 3 is incorrect. Option 4 (No fixed shape and no fixed volume) describes gases.

Static GK (6)

Music and Musical Instruments · Folk music and songs by state

Q8. During which occasion is the ' Pathori Geet' of Chhattisgarh traditionally sung?

  1. (a) Birth of a child
  2. (b) Holi celebration
  3. (c) Worship of Goddess Lakshmi
  4. (d) Bidding farewell to a newly-wed bride
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Bidding farewell to a newly-wed bride

The correct answer is Bidding farewell to a newly-wed bride (Option 4). ' Pathori Geet' is a traditional folk song of Chhattisgarh that is sung during the occasion of bidding farewell to a newly-wed bride when she leaves her maternal home. It is an emotional song reflecting the sentiments of the family. Option 1 (Birth of a child) corresponds to different folk songs like 'Sohar.' Options 2 and 3 are not associated with Pathori Geet.
Tribes, Languages and Religions · Classical and scheduled languages

Q9. The 1961 Census of India recorded 1,652 mother tongues, of which SPPEL has identified _____ endangered languages.

  1. (a) 117
  2. (b) 123
  3. (c) 149
  4. (d) 154
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 117

The correct answer is 117 (Option 1). The Survey of Peoples and Languages of India (SPPEL) has identified 117 endangered languages from the 1,652 mother tongues recorded in the 1961 Census of India. These are languages spoken by very small communities and at risk of disappearing. Options 2 (123), 3 (149), and 4 (154) are incorrect figures.
Books and Authors · Modern Indian books and authors

Q10. Which of the following book has been written by Shashi Tharoor?

  1. (a) The End of Imagination
  2. (b) The Great book robbery
  3. (c) The Night Train at Deoli and Other Stories
  4. (d) The Five Dollar Smile and Other Stories
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) The Five Dollar Smile and Other Stories

The correct answer is The Five Dollar Smile and Other Stories (Option 4). 'The Five Dollar Smile and Other Stories' is a collection of short stories authored by Shashi Tharoor, the Indian politician, diplomat, and author. Option 1 ('The End of Imagination') is by Arundhati Roy. Option 2 ('The Great Book Robbery') is by Benny Brunner. Option 3 ('The Night Train at Deoli and Other Stories') is by Ruskin Bond.
Books and Authors · Modern Indian books and authors

Q11. 'The Oath of the Vayuputras ' is the final book of which famous trilogy by Amish Tripathi?

  1. (a) The Shiva Trilogy
  2. (b) The Bharat Series
  3. (c) The Mahabharata Series
  4. (d) The Ram Chandra Series
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) The Shiva Trilogy

The correct answer is The Shiva Trilogy (Option 1). 'The Oath of the Vayuputras ' (2013) is the third and final book in The Shiva Trilogy by Amish Tripathi. The trilogy consists of: The Immortals of Meluha (2010), The Secret of the Nagas (2011), and The Oath of the Vayuputras (2013). Option 2 (The Bharat Series) is a different series. Option 4 (The Ram Chandra Series) is a separate Amish Tripathi series. Option 3 (The Mahabharata Series) is not an Amish Tripathi series.
Sports · Number of players and field dimensions

Q12. In Football, the match lasts two equal periods of _____ minutes.

  1. (a) 35
  2. (b) 40
  3. (c) 45
  4. (d) 50
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 45

The correct answer is 45 minutes (Option 3). A standard association football (soccer) match consists of two halves of 45 minutes each, making a total of 90 minutes of regular playing time, as per FIFA rules. Additional injury/stoppage time may be added by the referee. Option 1 (35 min) is used in some youth football formats. Option 2 (40 min) is used in some rugby formats. Option 4 (50 min) is not a standard format.
Monuments and Heritage · Forts and palaces

Q13. 'Purana Qila' is situated in _____.

  1. (a) Delhi
  2. (b) Jharkhand
  3. (c) Haryana
  4. (d) Jammu and Kashmir
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Delhi

The correct answer is Delhi (Option 1). Purana Qila (Old Fort) is one of the oldest forts in Delhi, situated near India Gate and Pragati Maidan. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Humayun and later expanded by Sher Shah Suri in the 16th century. The fort is believed to be built on the site of ancient Indraprastha. Options 2, 3, and 4 are incorrect locations.

Economics (2)

Government Schemes and Economic Reports · National sample surveys (NFHS, PLFS, NSS) - findings

Q14. As per NFHS-5, what percent of people living in urban areas live in households with electricity?

  1. (a) 99.1%
  2. (b) 83.2%
  3. (c) 75.6%
  4. (d) 65.3%
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 99.1%

The correct answer is 99.1% (Option 1). According to the National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5, 2019-2021), 99.1% of people living in urban areas in India live in households with access to electricity. This reflects the significant progress in urban electrification in India. Option 2 (83.2%) roughly corresponds to rural electrification figures. Options 3 and 4 are lower figures that do not match NFHS-5 urban data.
Industry and Infrastructure · LPG reforms of 1991

Q15. In the context of LPG reforms in India, the growth of GDP increased from 5.6% during 1980-1991 to _____ during 2007-2012.

  1. (a) 6%
  2. (b) 6.5%
  3. (c) 8.2%
  4. (d) 12%
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 8.2%

The correct answer is 8.2% (Option 3). India's Liberalisation , Privatisation , and Globalisation (LPG) reforms began in 1991. Following these reforms, India's GDP growth rate significantly improved. During 2007-2012 (coinciding with the global economic boom and post- liberalisation growth), India's average GDP growth rate was approximately 8.2%, compared to 5.6% during 1980-1991. Options 1 (6%), 2 (6.5%), and 4 (12%) are incorrect figures.

Modern History (3)

British Administration and Policies · Governors-General and Viceroys - events

Q16. Who among the following was the Viceroy of India when Simon Commission came to India?

  1. (a) Lord Irwin
  2. (b) Lord Chelmsford
  3. (c) Lord Willingdon
  4. (d) Lord Linlithgow
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Lord Irwin

The correct answer is Lord Irwin (Option 1). The Simon Commission arrived in India in February 1928. Lord Irwin (Edward Frederick Lindley Wood, later Lord Halifax) served as the Viceroy of India from 1926 to 1931. He was the Viceroy during Simon Commission's visit and also during the Gandhi-Irwin Pact of 1931. Option 2 (Lord Chelmsford) served 1916-1921. Option 3 (Lord Willingdon) served 1931-1936. Option 4 (Lord Linlithgow) served 1936-1944.
Gandhian Era · Civil Disobedience Movement and Dandi March

Q17. Mahatma Gandhi started the famous Salt March accompanied by how many of his trusted volunteers?

  1. (a) 52
  2. (b) 62
  3. (c) 78
  4. (d) 112
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 78

The correct answer is 78 (Option 3). Mahatma Gandhi started the famous Dandi March (Salt March) on March 12, 1930, accompanied by 78 trusted volunteers from the Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad. The march covered approximately 388 km and ended at Dandi on April 5, 1930, where Gandhi symbolically broke the salt law. Options 1 (52), 2 (62), and 4 (112) are incorrect counts.
Personalities, Newspapers, Books and Slogans · Freedom fighters and their titles

Q18. Chittaranjan Das, fondly called ' Deshbandhu ', was born on November 5, 1870, in which city?

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

Answer: (c) Calcutta

The correct answer is Calcutta (Option 3). Chittaranjan Das, popularly known as ' Deshbandhu ' (Friend of the Nation), was born on November 5, 1870, in Calcutta (now Kolkata). He was a prominent Indian lawyer, politician, and freedom fighter who founded the Swaraj Party in 1923 along with Motilal Nehru. Options 1 (Bombay), 2 (Delhi), and 4 (Madras) are incorrect birthplaces.

Current Affairs (5)

Science, Technology and Space - Current · Technology launches and AI

Q19. What is the name of the text-to-speech model launched by Sarvam AI in May 2025?

  1. (a) Sparrow v2
  2. (b) Bulbul v2
  3. (c) Koel v1
  4. (d) Mynah A
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Bulbul v2

The correct answer is Bulbul v2 (Option 2). Sarvam AI, an Indian AI startup, launched 'Bulbul v2' — a text-to-speech (TTS) model in May 2025. It supports multiple Indian languages and is designed to generate natural-sounding speech. Option 1 (Sparrow v2), Option 3 (Koel v1), and Option 4 (Mynah A) are not the names of Sarvam AI's TTS model launched in May 2025.
International Affairs and Summits · Bilateral agreements and visits

Q20. In April 2025, India ended the transshipment facility for which of the following neighbouring country for exports?

  1. (a) Bangladesh
  2. (b) Nepal
  3. (c) Bhutan
  4. (d) Pakistan
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Bangladesh

The correct answer is Bangladesh (Option 1). In April 2025, India revoked the transshipment facility it had been providing to Bangladesh, which allowed Bangladeshi goods to transit through Indian ports, airports, and land customs stations for export to third countries. This decision came amid diplomatic tensions between India and Bangladesh. Options 2 (Nepal), 3 (Bhutan), and 4 (Pakistan) are incorrect.
Awards and Honours - Current · Sports and film awards - current

Q21. Who received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2024 for chess?

  1. (a) Gukesh D
  2. (b) Vaishali Rameshbabu
  3. (c) Vishwanathan Anand
  4. (d) R Praggnanandhaa
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Gukesh D

The correct answer is Gukesh D (Option 1). D. Gukesh ( Dommaraju Gukesh) received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2024 for chess. He became the youngest World Chess Champion in history in December 2024 by defeating Ding Liren. Option 2 (Vaishali Rameshbabu) is a rising Indian chess player. Option 3 (Vishwanathan Anand) is a former World Champion but the award in 2024 was given to Gukesh. Option 4 (R Praggnanandhaa ) is another top Indian chess player.
Sports - Current · Cricket - current

Q22. In ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which of the following countries was NOT a part of Group A?

  1. (a) India
  2. (b) Bangladesh
  3. (c) Pakistan
  4. (d) Afghanistan
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Afghanistan

The correct answer is Afghanistan (Option 4). In the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Group A consisted of: Pakistan, India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh. Group B consisted of: South Africa, Australia, England, and Afghanistan. Therefore, Afghanistan was NOT part of Group A. Options 1 (India), 2 (Bangladesh), and 3 (Pakistan) were all in Group A.
Reports, Indices and Rankings · Global indices and India's rank

Q23. As per IRENA RE Statistics 2025, India ranks _____ in Solar Power capacity.

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

Answer: (c) 3

The correct answer is 3 (Option 3). According to the IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency) Renewable Energy Statistics 2025, India ranks 3rd globally in solar power installed capacity, after China (1st) and the United States (2nd). India has been rapidly expanding its solar energy capacity under its renewable energy targets. Option 1 (1st) is China. Option 2 (2nd) is the USA. Option 4 (4th) is incorrect.

Physics (1)

Sound and Waves · Numericals on sound and waves

Q24. A sound wave has a frequency of 5 kHz and wave length 50 cm. How long (in seconds) will it take to travel 5 km?

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

Answer: (a) 2

The correct answer is 2 seconds (Option 1). Speed of sound = frequency x wavelength = 5000 Hz x 0.50 m = 2500 m/s. Time = Distance / Speed = 5000 m / 2500 m/s = 2 seconds. Options 2 (3 seconds), 3 (4 seconds), and 4 (5 seconds) are incorrect based on this calculation.

Medieval History (1)

Mughal Empire · Mughal architecture

Q25. Which of the following tomb is known for being entirely made of white marble?

  1. (a) Agra Fort
  2. (b) Jodha Bai's Tomb
  3. (c) Akbar's Mausoleum
  4. (d) Itimad- ud - daula's Tomb
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Itimad- ud - daula's Tomb

The correct answer is Itimad- ud - daula's Tomb (Option 4). Itimad- ud - daula's Tomb (also called the 'Baby Taj') in Agra is entirely made of white marble with intricate pietra dura (inlay) work. It was built by Nur Jahan in memory of her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg. Option 1 (Agra Fort) is largely constructed in red sandstone. Option 2 (Jodha Bai's palace) is also in sandstone. Option 3 (Akbar's Mausoleum) at Sikandra is also built in red sandstone with some marble elements.
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