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SSC MTS 2025 11 February 2026 Shift 3 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

All 25 GK / GS questions asked in SSC MTS 2025 on 11 February 2026 Shift 3, with correct answers and short solutions, subject-wise: Medieval History, Economics, Geography, Biology, Ancient History, Polity.

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Subjects: Medieval History (2) · Economics (5) · Geography (3) · Biology (1) · Ancient History (1) · Polity (1) · Static GK (9) · Current Affairs (2) · Physics (1)

Medieval History (2)

South Indian Kingdoms · Rashtrakutas (Deccan)

Q1. Which Rashtrakuta chief overthrew his Chalukya overlord and founded the Rashtrakuta dynasty?

  1. (a) Dhruva
  2. (b) Dantidurga
  3. (c) Amoghvarsha
  4. (d) Krishna I
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Dantidurga

The correct answer is Dantidurga (Option 2). Dantidurga (also called Dantivarman ) was the founder of the Rashtrakuta dynasty. Around 753 CE, he overthrew his Chalukya overlord Kirtivarman II and established the Rashtrakuta kingdom, with Manyakheta ( Malkhed ) as its capital. Option 1 (Dhruva) was a later Rashtrakuta ruler known for military victories. Option 3 ( Amoghvarsha ) was a great Rashtrakuta ruler known for arts and literature. Option 4 (Krishna I) built the Kailasa Temple at Ellora.
Delhi Sultanate · Sultanate literature and scholars

Q2. Who were the writers of ' Tawarikh ' during the Delhi Sultanate period?
I. Administrators
II. Poets and courtiers

  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 correct answer is Both I and II (Option 3). During the Delhi Sultanate period, Tawarikh (historical chronicles) were written by both administrators and poets/courtiers. For example, Ziauddin Barani (an administrator/bureaucrat) wrote Tarikh- i -Firuz Shahi, while Amir Khusrau (a poet and courtier) wrote Khazain-ul-Futuh. Both categories contributed significantly to historical writing. Options 1 and 2 are only partially correct.

Economics (5)

Planning and NITI Aayog · Five-Year Plans - objectives and models

Q3. The second five year plan of India was completed in _____.

  1. (a) 1956
  2. (b) 1961
  3. (c) 1965
  4. (d) 1969
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 1961

The correct answer is 1961 (Option 2). The Second Five Year Plan of India ran from 1956 to 1961. It was based on the Mahalanobis model and focused on rapid industrialisation , especially heavy industries like steel. Option 1 (1956) was when the Second Plan started. Option 3 (1965) was when the Third Plan ended. Option 4 (1969) does not correspond to any standard plan completion year.
Industry and Infrastructure · MSME sector

Q4. As per the Industrial Policy Statement, 1977 a tiny unit was one which has an investment of Rs. _____ lakh.

  1. (a) 0.5
  2. (b) 1
  3. (c) 5
  4. (d) 10
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 1

The correct answer is Rs. 1 lakh (Option 2). As per the Industrial Policy Statement of 1977, a 'tiny unit' was defined as one having an investment of up to Rs. 1 lakh in plant and machinery. This was distinct from small-scale industries which had higher investment limits. Options 1 (0.5 lakh), 3 (5 lakh), and 4 (10 lakh) do not match the 1977 policy definition for tiny units.
Basic Concepts and Economic Systems · Sectors of the economy (primary, secondary, tertiary)

Q5. As per the Sectoral Composition of workforce in India, 2011, what percentage of the total workforce was engaged in the primary sector?

  1. (a) 34.6%
  2. (b) 54.6%
  3. (c) 64.6%
  4. (d) 61.6%
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 54.6%

The correct answer is 54.6% (Option 2). According to the Sectoral Composition of workforce in India based on the 2011 Census data, approximately 54.6% of the total workforce was engaged in the primary sector (agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining/quarrying). This reflects India's predominantly agrarian economy. Options 1 (34.6%), 3 (64.6%), and 4 (61.6%) are incorrect figures for the primary sector in 2011.
External Sector and International Economic Organisations · Economic groupings (BRICS, G20, ASEAN)

Q6. After which of the following country joining, BRIC transformed into BRICS?

  1. (a) Spain
  2. (b) Somalia
  3. (c) South Africa
  4. (d) Serbia
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) South Africa

The correct answer is South Africa (Option 3). BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) was formally established in 2009. It became BRICS when South Africa joined the grouping in 2010 at the Sanya Summit in China in April 2011. The 'S' in BRICS stands for South Africa. Options 1 (Spain), 2 (Somalia), and 4 (Serbia) are not members of BRICS.
National Income · Economic growth and development

Q7. In which year did the GDP of India crossed the 1 trillion-dollar mark?

  1. (a) 2007
  2. (b) 2008
  3. (c) 2009
  4. (d) 2006
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 2007

The correct answer is 2007 (Option 1). India's GDP crossed the 1 trillion US dollar mark for the first time in 2007, making it one of the fastest-growing economies at the time. This milestone was achieved during a period of rapid economic growth in India following post- liberalisation reforms. Option 2 (2008), Option 3 (2009), and Option 4 (2006) are incorrect years.

Geography (3)

Geography Miscellaneous · Nicknames of places

Q8. Which of the following river is known as Dakshin Ganga?

  1. (a) Narmada
  2. (b) Godavari
  3. (c) Brahmaputra
  4. (d) Brahmani
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Godavari

The correct answer is Godavari (Option 2). The Godavari River is known as 'Dakshin Ganga' (Ganga of the South) because of its religious significance and large size — it is the second longest river in India after the Ganga. It originates in Triambakeshwar , Maharashtra and flows into the Bay of Bengal. Option 1 (Narmada) flows westward into the Arabian Sea. Option 3 (Brahmaputra) is in northeast India. Option 4 (Brahmani) is a smaller river in Odisha.
Geography Miscellaneous · Geographical terms and instruments

Q9. A piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides is known as _____.

  1. (a) strait
  2. (b) isthmus
  3. (c) peninsula
  4. (d) gulf
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) peninsula

The correct answer is peninsula (Option 3). A peninsula is a piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides but connected to the mainland on one side. India itself is a peninsula. Option 1 (strait) is a narrow body of water connecting two larger water bodies. Option 2 (isthmus) is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses. Option 4 (gulf) is a large inlet of the sea into the land.
India - Minerals, Energy and Industries · Non-metallic minerals

Q10. Which State is the sole holder of the country's perlite resources?

  1. (a) Gujarat
  2. (b) Andhra Pradesh
  3. (c) Assam
  4. (d) Punjab
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Gujarat

The correct answer is Gujarat (Option 1). Gujarat is the only state in India that possesses perlite resources. Perlite is a volcanic glass mineral used in horticulture, construction, and industrial applications. The deposits are found in the Kutch region of Gujarat. Options 2 (Andhra Pradesh), 3 (Assam), and 4 (Punjab) do not have perlite deposits.

Biology (1)

Human Physiology - Respiration, Circulation and Excretion · Lymphatic system

Q11. Lymph carries digested and absorbed fat from _____ and drains excess fluid from extra cellular space back into the blood.

  1. (a) liver
  2. (b) intestine
  3. (c) kidneys
  4. (d) pancreas
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) intestine

The correct answer is intestine (Option 2). Lymph (lymphatic fluid) carries digested and absorbed fats from the small intestine through specialized lymphatic vessels called lacteals, which are located in the villi of the small intestine. These fats (as chylomicrons) are transported via the thoracic duct into the bloodstream. Option 1 (liver) produces bile but is not the source of fat absorption into lymph. Options 3 and 4 are not related to fat absorption.

Ancient History (1)

Buddhism, Jainism and Other Sects · Jain teachings, councils and sects

Q12. The theory of Anekatavada is related to which of the following?

  1. (a) Lord Mahavira
  2. (b) Vishnugupta
  3. (c) Lord Buddha
  4. (d) Samudragupta
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Lord Mahavira

The correct answer is Lord Mahavira (Option 1). Anekatavada (the doctrine of many-sidedness or non-absolutism) is a core Jain philosophical concept associated with Lord Mahavira. It states that reality is complex and cannot be fully captured from any single viewpoint. It is closely related to Syadvada (conditional predication) and Nayavada . Option 2 ( Vishnugupta /Chanakya) is associated with Arthashastra . Option 3 (Lord Buddha) is associated with the Middle Path. Option 4 (Samudragupta) was a Gupta king.

Polity (1)

Emergency and Centre-State Relations · Legislative relations and Seventh Schedule lists

Q13. Which of the following is part of the Concurrent List of the Indian Constitution?
I. Public Health
II. Trade Unions

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

Answer: (b) Only II

The correct answer is Only II (Option 2). Trade Unions are listed under Entry 22 of the Concurrent List (Seventh Schedule) of the Indian Constitution. Public Health and Sanitation are listed under Entry 6 of the State List, not the Concurrent List. Therefore, only Statement II (Trade Unions) is in the Concurrent List. Option 1 (Only I) is incorrect. Option 3 (Both) is incorrect since Public Health is in the State List.

Static GK (9)

Dances · Folk dances by state

Q14. 'Shad Pliang ', also known as the 'plate dance', is a traditional folk dance of which Indian state?

  1. (a) Bihar
  2. (b) Punjab
  3. (c) Meghalaya
  4. (d) Maharashtra
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Meghalaya

The correct answer is Meghalaya (Option 3). 'Shad Pliang ' (also called 'plate dance') is a traditional folk dance of the Khasi tribe of Meghalaya. It is performed during festivals and cultural celebrations, with dancers balancing plates while dancing. Option 1 (Bihar) is known for Jat-Jatin and Kajari dances. Option 2 (Punjab) is known for Bhangra and Gidda. Option 4 (Maharashtra) is known for Lavani and Tamasha.
Festivals, Fairs, Paintings and Crafts · Festivals by state

Q15. In which Indian state is the festival of ' Baithki Holi' traditionally celebrated?

  1. (a) Karnataka
  2. (b) Maharashtra
  3. (c) Uttarakhand
  4. (d) Telangana
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Uttarakhand

The correct answer is Uttarakhand (Option 3). ' Baithki Holi' is a unique form of Holi celebration in Uttarakhand, especially in the Kumaon region. In this tradition, people sit together ( Baithki means sitting) and sing classical and folk Holi songs called 'Khari Holi' for several days before the main Holi festival. Option 1 (Karnataka), Option 2 (Maharashtra), and Option 4 (Telangana) do not celebrate Baithki Holi.
Important Days and Themes · National days

Q16. The National Space Day of India is celebrated every year on August 23 to commemorate the _____.

  1. (a) successful soft-landing of the Vikram lander on the south pole of the moon
  2. (b) establishment of the Indian Space Research Organisation
  3. (c) successful launch of first satellite of India
  4. (d) successful launch of India's first interplanetary mission
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) successful soft-landing of the Vikram lander on the south pole of the moon

The correct answer is successful soft-landing of the Vikram lander on the south pole of the moon (Option 1). August 23, 2023 was the historic day when India's Chandrayaan-3 mission's Vikram lander successfully soft-landed near the south pole of the Moon, making India the first country to achieve this feat. The Government of India declared August 23 as National Space Day. Option 2 (ISRO establishment) was in 1969. Option 3 (Aryabhata) was launched in 1975. Option 4 (Mangalyaan) was launched in 2013.
Sports · Athletics - events, rules and specifications

Q17. Which of the following sports event NOT use a stick?

  1. (a) Javelin Throw
  2. (b) Hockey
  3. (c) Pole vault
  4. (d) Shot Put
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Shot Put

The correct answer is Shot Put (Option 4). Shot Put is a track and field event where an athlete throws a heavy metal ball (the shot) — no stick is used. Option 1 (Javelin Throw) uses a javelin, which is a long spear-like implement. Option 2 (Hockey) uses a hockey stick. Option 3 (Pole vault) uses a long flexible pole to vault over a bar. Shot Put is the only event that does not use any stick-like implement.
Books and Authors · Modern Indian books and authors

Q18. Who is the author of the book 'Reimagine Your Life'?

  1. (a) Jeet Thayil
  2. (b) Neel Mukherjee
  3. (c) Vivek Shanbhag
  4. (d) Vinita Dawra Nangia
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Vinita Dawra Nangia

The correct answer is Vinita Dawra Nangia (Option 4). 'Reimagine Your Life' is authored by Vinita Dawra Nangia, a senior Indian journalist, editor, and author known for her columns on life, relationships, and personal growth. Option 1 (Jeet Thayil) is known for Narcopolis and Low. Option 2 (Neel Mukherjee) is known for The Lives of Others. Option 3 (Vivek Shanbhag) is known for Ghachar Ghochar.
Sports · Other sports and tournaments (tennis, chess, badminton, etc.)

Q19. Which of the following is a specific exercise of warm-up for a Kho-Kho match?
I. Frog jump
II. Zig-Zag running

  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 correct answer is Both I and II (Option 3). Both Frog jump and Zig-Zag running are recognized specific warm-up exercises for Kho-Kho matches. Frog jumps help build explosive leg strength needed for quick direction changes, while Zig-Zag running mimics the movement patterns in Kho-Kho. Both exercises are part of the standard conditioning routine for Kho-Kho players. Options 1, 2, and 4 are incomplete or incorrect.
Monuments and Heritage · Forts and palaces

Q20. Around which fort did the city of Chennai develop?

  1. (a) Mehrangarh Fort
  2. (b) Fort William
  3. (c) Fort Saint George
  4. (d) Sindhudurg Fort
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Fort Saint George

The correct answer is Fort Saint George (Option 3). The city of Chennai (formerly Madras) developed around Fort Saint George, which was built by the British East India Company in 1644. It was the first major fortified settlement of the British in India and is now the seat of the Tamil Nadu government. Option 1 ( Mehrangarh Fort) is in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Option 2 (Fort William) is in Kolkata. Option 4 (Sindhudurg Fort) is in Malvan , Maharashtra.
Music and Musical Instruments · Carnatic music

Q21. The advent of Purandaradasa , in the year _____, marked a very important landmark in the development of Carnatic music.

  1. (a) 1218
  2. (b) 1310
  3. (c) 1576
  4. (d) 1484
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 1484

The correct answer is 1484 (Option 4). Purandaradasa (1484–1564) is regarded as the 'Pitamaha of Carnatic music' (Grandfather/Father of Carnatic music). He was born in 1484 and is credited with systematizing Carnatic music by creating graded lessons and compositions. He composed thousands of kritis and keertanas . Options 1 (1218), 2 (1310), and 3 (1576) are incorrect years.
National Symbols, Firsts and Superlatives · First in India - persons

Q22. Who was India's first female Merchant Navy Captain?

  1. (a) Radhika Menon
  2. (b) Sheetal Devi
  3. (c) Aditi Pant
  4. (d) Reshma Nilofer Naha
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Radhika Menon

The correct answer is Radhika Menon (Option 1). Captain Radhika Menon was India's first female Merchant Navy Captain and also became the first woman in the world to receive the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea in 2016, for rescuing fishermen in distress in the Bay of Bengal. Option 2 (Sheetal Devi) is a para-archer. Option 3 (Aditi Pant) was India's first woman to visit Antarctica. Option 4 (Reshma Nilofer Naha) is not associated with this distinction.

Current Affairs (2)

National Affairs and Government Initiatives · National elections and census updates

Q23. The reference date for the census 2027 for the Union Territory of Ladakh shall be _____.

  1. (a) 1st day of November 2026
  2. (b) 1st day of December 2026
  3. (c) 1st day of April 2026
  4. (d) 1st day of October 2026
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 1st day of October 2026

The correct answer is 1st day of October 2026 (Option 4). For the Census 2027, the reference date for Union Territory of Ladakh (and other high-altitude areas with harsh winter conditions) is 1st October 2026. This is done to facilitate census operations in difficult terrain before heavy snowfall. For the rest of India, the reference date is different. Options 1, 2, and 3 are incorrect.
Science, Technology and Space - Current · Technology launches and AI

Q24. In June 2025, Startup Accelerator Platform ' WaveX ' invited startups to develop an AI-powered real-time multilingual translation solution named _____.

  1. (a) ShabdSetu
  2. (b) VaniSetu
  3. (c) BhashaSetu
  4. (d) AnuvaadSetu
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) BhashaSetu

The correct answer is BhashaSetu (Option 3). In June 2025, the Startup Accelerator Platform ' WaveX ' launched a challenge inviting startups to develop an AI-powered real-time multilingual translation solution named ' BhashaSetu .' The initiative was aimed at bridging language barriers using artificial intelligence technology in India. Options 1 ( ShabdSetu ), 2 ( VaniSetu ), and 4 ( AnuvaadSetu ) are not the names associated with this WaveX initiative.

Physics (1)

Heat and Thermodynamics · Evaporation, humidity and cooling

Q25. Why should we wear cotton clothes in summer?

  1. (a) Cotton clothes prevent any evaporation of sweat.
  2. (b) Cotton clothes increase the body temperature by trapping heat.
  3. (c) Cotton clothes absorb sweat and help in its evaporation, which cools the body.
  4. (d) Cotton clothes are less absorbent and keep sweat on the skin.
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Cotton clothes absorb sweat and help in its evaporation, which cools the body.

The correct answer is Option 3 — Cotton clothes absorb sweat and help in its evaporation, which cools the body. Cotton is a good absorber of water/sweat. When sweat evaporates from the surface of cotton cloth, it takes away heat from the body (latent heat of vaporization), thus cooling the body. Option 1 is wrong — cotton does allow evaporation. Option 2 is wrong — cotton does not trap heat. Option 4 is wrong — cotton is highly absorbent.
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