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SSC MTS 2025 17 February 2026 Shift 1 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

All 25 GK / GS questions asked in SSC MTS 2025 on 17 February 2026 Shift 1, with correct answers and short solutions, subject-wise: Economics, Medieval History, Chemistry, Biology, Ancient History, Static GK.

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Subjects: Economics (5) · Medieval History (2) · Chemistry (2) · Biology (2) · Ancient History (3) · Static GK (4) · Modern History (2) · Current Affairs (3) · Geography (2)

Economics (5)

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

Q1. When did the twelfth five year plan of India commenced?

  1. (a) 1990
  2. (b) 1995
  3. (c) 2007
  4. (d) 2012
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 2012

The 12th Five Year Plan of India commenced in 2012 and ran till 2017. The 11th Plan was from 2007–2012, the 10th Plan from 2002–2007. Options 1990 and 1995 are incorrect as they correspond to even earlier plans.
Industry and Infrastructure · MSME sector

Q2. According to the Industrial Policy Statement, 1980, the investment limit in tiny units was raised to Rs. _____ lakhs.

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

Answer: (b) 2

According to the Industrial Policy Statement of 1980, the investment limit in tiny units was raised to Rs. 2 lakhs. The earlier 1977 Industrial Policy had set the limit at Rs. 1 lakh. Options 5 and 10 are too high and do not correspond to this policy.
External Sector and International Economic Organisations · Balance of payments and current account

Q3. In the context of Balance on current account, which of the following is included in Invisibles?

  1. (a) Services
  2. (b) Foreign direct investment
  3. (c) Foreign institutional investment
  4. (d) External Borrowings
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Services

In the Balance of Payments (BOP), the current account includes trade in goods ( visibles ) and Invisibles. Invisibles include services (tourism, banking, insurance, software), transfers, and income. Foreign direct investment, foreign institutional investment, and external borrowings are part of the Capital Account, not Invisibles.
Basic Concepts and Economic Systems · Economic systems (capitalist, socialist, mixed)

Q4. Which of the following is central problem of economy?
I. What is produced and in what quantities?
II. How are these goods produced?

  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

Both are central (basic) economic problems. Every economy must decide: (I) What to produce and in what quantities — choice of goods and their amounts; and (II) How to produce — choice of production technique ( labour-intensive or capital-intensive). A third problem is 'For whom to produce'. Only I and Only II are incomplete; Neither I nor II is incorrect.
Public Finance - Budget and Taxation · Indirect taxes and GST

Q5. In which year service tax was introduced in India?

  1. (a) 1991
  2. (b) 1994
  3. (c) 2005
  4. (d) 2008
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 1994

Service tax was introduced in India in 1994 under the Finance Act, 1994, by Finance Minister Manmohan Singh in the Union Budget. It was initially levied at 5% on just three services. 1991 was the year of economic liberalization; 2005 and 2008 are incorrect years for the introduction of service tax.

Medieval History (2)

Mughal Empire · Akbar's Navratnas and Din-i-Ilahi

Q6. Todarmal was whose revenue minister who carried out a careful survey of crop yields?

  1. (a) Babur
  2. (b) Humayun
  3. (c) Akbar
  4. (d) Shah Jahan
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Akbar

Todarmal served as the Finance/Revenue Minister of Akbar. He introduced the Zabti ( Todar Mal's Bandobast ) land revenue system involving detailed measurement and survey of agricultural land and crop yields. Babur was Akbar's grandfather; Humayun was Akbar's father; Shah Jahan came later and is not related to Todarmal .
Medieval Culture, Literature and Travellers · Medieval terms and administrative vocabulary

Q7. Which of the following kingdoms was divided into administrative units known as ' Garh '?

  1. (a) Kushan Dynasty
  2. (b) Maratha Empire
  3. (c) Delhi Sultanate
  4. (d) Gond Kingdom
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Gond Kingdom

The Gond Kingdom was divided into administrative units known as ' Garh '. Each Garh was further subdivided into 84 villages called ' Chaurasi '. The Gonds were a prominent tribal kingdom in central India. Kushan Dynasty, Maratha Empire, and Delhi Sultanate used different administrative divisions.

Chemistry (2)

Carbon and its Compounds · Biomolecules - chemistry (carbohydrates, proteins, fats)

Q8. How many carbon atoms are present in one molecule of glucose?

  1. (a) 3
  2. (b) 4
  3. (c) 5
  4. (d) 6
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 6

Glucose has the molecular formula C₆H₁₂O₆, which contains 6 carbon atoms. It is the most common monosaccharide and a primary energy source for living organisms. Options 3, 4, and 5 are incorrect counts of carbon in glucose.
Mixtures, Solutions and Separation · Suspensions and colloids

Q9. Which of the following colloids has dispersed phase as liquid and dispersing phase as solid?

  1. (a) Fog
  2. (b) Shaving cream
  3. (c) Jelly
  4. (d) Milk
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Jelly

Jelly is a gel-type colloid where the dispersed phase is liquid and the dispersing medium (continuous phase) is solid (gelatin network). Fog is liquid dispersed in gas (aerosol); Shaving cream is gas dispersed in liquid (foam); Milk is liquid dispersed in liquid (emulsion). Only Jelly matches the given description.

Biology (2)

Human Physiology - Respiration, Circulation and Excretion · Blood vessels, circulation and blood pressure

Q10. How do veins ensure that blood flows in one direction in human body?

  1. (a) By having thick, elastic walls
  2. (b) By having a low blood pressure
  3. (c) By contracting and relaxing
  4. (d) By using valves
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) By using valves

Veins ensure unidirectional blood flow by using valves. These pocket-like flaps open to allow blood to flow toward the heart and close to prevent backflow. Thick elastic walls are a feature of arteries, not veins. Low blood pressure and contracting/relaxing are not the mechanisms by which veins direct blood flow.
Biotechnology and Applied Biology · Agricultural practices (manures, fertilisers, irrigation, weeding)

Q11. Farmers in northern India used to grow legumes as fodder in one season and wheat in the next season. This helped in the replenishment of the soil with _____.

  1. (a) sodium
  2. (b) oxygen
  3. (c) nitrogen
  4. (d) hydrogen
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) nitrogen

Legumes have nitrogen-fixing bacteria (Rhizobium) in their root nodules that convert atmospheric nitrogen into usable nitrates, thereby replenishing nitrogen in the soil. This practice of crop rotation naturally enriched soil fertility. Sodium, oxygen, and hydrogen are not fixed by leguminous plants.

Ancient History (3)

Post-Gupta Period · Harshavardhana

Q12. In which year (AD) did Harshavardhana ascend the throne?

  1. (a) 515
  2. (b) 606
  3. (c) 698
  4. (d) 728
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 606

Harshavardhana ascended the throne in 606 AD. After his brother Rajyavardhana was killed by Shashanka, the king of Gauda, Harsha became the king of Thaneshwar and later Kannauj. 515 AD, 698 AD, and 728 AD are all historically incorrect dates.
Buddhism, Jainism and Other Sects · Buddhist sects and spread

Q13. Which of the following pair regarding Buddhism is correct?
I. Mahayana – New way of thinking
II. Hinayana – Older Tradition

  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

Both statements are correct. Mahayana Buddhism represents a 'New way of thinking' with emphasis on bodhisattvas and salvation for all sentient beings. Hinayana (Theravada) represents the 'Older Tradition', following the original teachings of the Buddha strictly. 'Only I' and 'Only II' are incomplete answers; 'Neither I nor II' is factually wrong.
Ancient Art, Culture and Science · Temple architecture styles (Nagara, Dravida, Vesara)

Q14. Draupadi Ratha is a _____ type of temple.

  1. (a) chaitya
  2. (b) constructed
  3. (c) elephant-back type
  4. (d) rock cut
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) rock cut

Draupadi Ratha is a 'rock cut' (monolithic) type of temple. It is one of the famous Pancha Rathas (Five Rathas ) at Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, carved out of a single large granite boulder during the Pallava period. It is not a chaitya (Buddhist prayer hall), not a 'constructed' temple (built by assembling stones), and not of the elephant-back type.

Static GK (4)

Festivals, Fairs, Paintings and Crafts · Festivals by state

Q15. 'Kwak Jatra ' of Manipur is celebrated in the month of _____.

  1. (a) January
  2. (b) March
  3. (c) October
  4. (d) December
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) October

Kwak Jatra is a traditional festival of the Meitei community of Manipur, celebrated in October. It is a significant cultural and religious festival of the state. January, March, and December are incorrect months for this festival.
Music and Musical Instruments · Folk music and songs by state

Q16. ' Bhawaiya ' folk songs, sung solo or in chorus, are traditionally associated with which Indian state?

  1. (a) Rajasthan
  2. (b) Kerala
  3. (c) West Bengal
  4. (d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) West Bengal

Bhawaiya folk songs are traditionally associated with West Bengal, particularly the North Bengal region (Cooch Behar and Jalpaiguri districts). They are sung in a slow, melancholic tune and often depict the pangs of separation. Rajasthan, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh have their own folk traditions but are not associated with Bhawaiya .
Books and Authors · Modern Indian books and authors

Q17. Who is the author of the book 'The Calcutta Chromosome'?

  1. (a) Hari Kunzru
  2. (b) Amitav Ghosh
  3. (c) Pankaj Mishra
  4. (d) Vikram Chandra
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Amitav Ghosh

'The Calcutta Chromosome' is authored by Amitav Ghosh, published in 1995. It is a science fiction novel that won the Arthur C. Clarke Award. Hari Kunzru is known for 'The Impressionist'; Pankaj Mishra is known for 'An End to Suffering'; Vikram Chandra is known for 'Sacred Games'.
Music and Musical Instruments · Musical instruments and exponents

Q18. ' Bhankora ' musical instrument is related with which of the following state?

  1. (a) Tamil Nadu
  2. (b) Rajasthan
  3. (c) Kerala
  4. (d) Uttarakhand
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Uttarakhand

Bhankora is a traditional wind instrument (long curved horn) from Uttarakhand, used in religious festivals and ceremonies in the hill districts of the state. Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, and Kerala have their own distinct folk instruments and are not associated with Bhankora .

Modern History (2)

British Administration and Policies · Education policies and commissions

Q19. At which of the following places was the Hindu College established in 1791 to encourage the study of ancient Sanskrit texts?

  1. (a) Calcutta
  2. (b) Benaras
  3. (c) Poona
  4. (d) Mysore
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Benaras

The Hindu College (later Government Sanskrit College) was established in Benaras (Varanasi) in 1791 by Jonathan Duncan, the British Resident, to promote the study of ancient Sanskrit texts and Hindu law. Calcutta, Poona, and Mysore are not the correct locations for this specific institution.
Gandhian Era · Khilafat and Non-Cooperation Movement

Q20. The Non-Cooperation-Khilafat Movement began in _____.

  1. (a) April 1919
  2. (b) January 1921
  3. (c) February 1922
  4. (d) December 1922
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) January 1921

The Non-Cooperation-Khilafat Movement formally began in January 1921. Although the INC had officially endorsed non-cooperation at its Nagpur session (December 1920), the active program started in January 1921. April 1919 refers to the Rowlatt Satyagraha; February 1922 marks the Chauri Chaura incident that led to its suspension; December 1922 is incorrect.

Current Affairs (3)

International Affairs and Summits · Summits and conferences

Q21. What is the theme of 'TRIPS 2025' summit?

  1. (a) Bridging Research, Innovation, and Policy for a Sustainable Future
  2. (b) Quantum Computing Advancements
  3. (c) AI in Healthcare
  4. (d) Renewable Energy Solutions
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Bridging Research, Innovation, and Policy for a Sustainable Future

The theme of the TRIPS 2025 summit is 'Bridging Research, Innovation, and Policy for a Sustainable Future'. The other options — Quantum Computing Advancements, AI in Healthcare, and Renewable Energy Solutions — are not the correct theme of this summit.
Science, Technology and Space - Current · Technology launches and AI

Q22. Which country organisation has produced the world's first carbon-14 diamond battery, with potential to provide power for thousands of years?

  1. (a) Japan
  2. (b) Germany
  3. (c) United States
  4. (d) United Kingdom
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) United Kingdom

The world's first carbon-14 diamond battery was produced by a UK-based organisation ( Arkenlight , developed in collaboration with the University of Bristol). It uses radioactive carbon-14 encased in a diamond and can potentially generate electricity for thousands of years. Japan, Germany, and the United States did not produce this technology.
Economy, Banking and Business · Budget and economic data - current

Q23. Between 2014–25, India attracted FDI worth USD _____ billion.

  1. (a) 348.78
  2. (b) 548.78
  3. (c) 748.78
  4. (d) 948.78
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 748.78

Between 2014–25, India attracted FDI worth USD 748.78 billion, reflecting the country's growing attractiveness as an investment destination under Make in India and other government initiatives. 348.78 and 548.78 are too low; 948.78 is higher than the recorded figure.

Geography (2)

India - Agriculture · Cropping seasons (kharif, rabi, zaid)

Q24. The Rabi cropping season begins in _____.

  1. (a) March-April
  2. (b) May-June
  3. (c) July-August
  4. (d) October-November
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) October-November

The Rabi cropping season begins in October-November. Rabi crops such as wheat, mustard, barley, and gram are sown after the monsoon in October-November and harvested in March-April. March-April is the harvesting period, not sowing. May-June and July-August correspond to the Kharif sowing season.
India - Climate, Soils and Natural Vegetation · Soil erosion and conservation

Q25. Which of the following activity does NOT contribute to the land degradation?

  1. (a) Deforestation
  2. (b) Contour farming
  3. (c) Over grazing
  4. (d) Mining and quarrying
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Contour farming

Contour farming does NOT contribute to land degradation — it actually prevents it. Contour farming involves plowing along the natural contours of the landscape, which reduces soil erosion and water runoff. Deforestation, over grazing, and mining and quarrying all lead to soil erosion and land degradation.
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