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SSC MTS 2025 17 February 2026 Shift 3 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

All 25 GK / GS questions asked in SSC MTS 2025 on 17 February 2026 Shift 3, with correct answers and short solutions, subject-wise: Medieval History, Economics, Ancient History, Static GK, Biology, Polity.

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

Medieval History (2)

Delhi Sultanate · Sayyid dynasty

Q1. In which of the following years was the Sayyid dynasty started its rule over the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. (a) 1395
  2. (b) 1402
  3. (c) 1408
  4. (d) 1414
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 1414

The Sayyid dynasty started its rule over the Delhi Sultanate in 1414 AD, when Khizr Khan founded it after defeating the Tughluq ruler. The dynasty ruled till 1451. 1395 and 1402 predate the dynasty; 1408 is also incorrect.
Delhi Sultanate · Sultanate administration and iqta system

Q2. In the early Delhi Sultanate, which Persian word was used for 'slaves purchased by the sultans for military service'?

  1. (a) Sarkhail
  2. (b) Amir
  3. (c) Faujdar
  4. (d) Bandagan
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Bandagan

The Persian word ' Bandagan ' (plural of ' banda ' meaning slave) was used in the early Delhi Sultanate for slaves purchased by sultans specifically for military service. Sarkhail was a naval/fleet commander; Amir referred to a noble; Faujdar was a military officer in charge of a district — none of these specifically denote military slaves.

Economics (3)

Agriculture and Food Security · Green Revolution and other agricultural revolutions

Q3. In the first phase of green revolution (mid 1960s to mid 1970s ), where was the use of high yielding variety seeds primarily restricted?
I. Punjab
II. Andhra Pradesh

  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

In the first phase of the Green Revolution (mid-1960s to mid-1970s), the use of HYV (High Yielding Variety) seeds was primarily restricted to both Punjab (wheat) and Andhra Pradesh (rice). These two states were the initial focus areas for the adoption of new agricultural technology. 'Only I' and 'Only II' are incomplete; 'Neither' is incorrect.
National Income · GDP, GNP, NDP and NNP

Q4. In the context of Indian economy, which of the following is included in gross domestic product at market price?
I. Production done by national residents in the country
II. Production done by non-residents in the country

  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

GDP (Gross Domestic Product) at market price measures the total value of all goods and services produced within a country's geographic boundary, regardless of whether the producer is a national resident or a non-resident. Hence, Both I and II are included in GDP. Only I would describe GNP (Gross National Product); Only II and Neither are incorrect.
Economics Miscellaneous · Economists and their books

Q5. Who is the author of the book 'On Economic Inequality'?

  1. (a) Amartya Sen
  2. (b) Amiya Kumar Bagchi
  3. (c) Raghuram Rajan
  4. (d) Arvind Subramanian
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Amartya Sen

'On Economic Inequality' is authored by Amartya Sen, the Nobel Prize-winning Indian economist. The book examines the nature and measurement of economic inequality and the philosophy of distributive justice. Amiya Kumar Bagchi, Raghuram Rajan, and Arvind Subramanian are also notable economists but did not author this book.

Ancient History (2)

Post-Mauryan Period · Sangam Age - Cheras, Cholas, Pandyas

Q6. Which dynasty did King Karikala belong to?

  1. (a) Chola
  2. (b) Gupta
  3. (c) Maurya
  4. (d) Satavahana
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Chola

King Karikala was one of the most celebrated rulers of the early Chola dynasty. He is known for his military conquests and is credited with building the Grand Anicut ( Kallanai ) across the Kaveri river . He did not belong to the Gupta, Maurya, or Satavahana dynasties.
Post-Mauryan Period · Kushanas and Kanishka

Q7. The famous ruler Kanishka belonged to which dynasty?

  1. (a) Gupta dynasty
  2. (b) Maurya dynasty
  3. (c) Kushana dynasty
  4. (d) Shunga dynasty
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Kushana dynasty

Kanishka the Great was a ruler of the Kushana dynasty, who reigned in the 1st–2nd century AD. He is known for his military campaigns, patronage of Buddhism, and convening the Fourth Buddhist Council. He did not belong to the Gupta, Maurya, or Shunga dynasties.

Static GK (9)

Dances · Folk dances by state

Q8. ' Ahirai ' is a popular dance associated with which of the following Indian states?

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

Answer: (c) Madhya Pradesh

' Ahirai ' is a popular folk dance of Madhya Pradesh, performed by the Ahir (Yadav) community. It is associated with celebrations and festive occasions in the state. Assam, Gujarat, and Maharashtra have their own distinct folk dances but are not associated with Ahirai.
Dances · Folk dances by state

Q9. The dance form known as 'Dhangar' is popular in the state of _____.

  1. (a) Gujarat
  2. (b) Madhya Pradesh
  3. (c) Jharkhand
  4. (d) Goa
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Goa

The 'Dhangar' dance form is popular in Goa. It is performed by the Dhangar (shepherd) community and is an important part of Goan folk culture. Goa is distinct from Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand, each of which has its own folk traditions unrelated to Dhangar.
Festivals, Fairs, Paintings and Crafts · Festivals by state

Q10. 'Halda festival' is celebrated in which of the following Indian state?

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

Answer: (b) Himachal Pradesh

'Halda' is a traditional harvest festival celebrated in Himachal Pradesh. It marks the beginning of the agricultural sowing season and is associated with prayers for good crops. Haryana, Gujarat, and Assam have their own distinct festivals but are not associated with Halda.
Festivals, Fairs, Paintings and Crafts · Festivals by state

Q11. ' Hareli Festival' is mainly celebrated by which group of people?

  1. (a) Traders
  2. (b) Farmers
  3. (c) Soldiers
  4. (d) Teachers
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Farmers

Hareli Festival is an important agricultural festival celebrated mainly by farmers, particularly in Chhattisgarh. It marks the beginning of the Kharif crop season. On this day, farmers worship their agricultural implements and pray for a good harvest. It is not associated with traders, soldiers, or teachers.
Music and Musical Instruments · Hindustani music (ragas, gharanas)

Q12. The Jaipur- Atrauli Gharana, known for its complex and melodic style, was founded by whom?

  1. (a) Ustad Amir Khan
  2. (b) Ustad Vilayat Khan
  3. (c) Ustad Alladiya Khan
  4. (d) Pandit Bhimsen Joshi
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Ustad Alladiya Khan

The Jaipur- Atrauli Gharana of Hindustani classical music was founded by Ustad Alladiya Khan in the late 19th century. It is known for its complex, intricate style and rare ragas. Ustad Amir Khan founded the Indore Gharana; Ustad Vilayat Khan was a sitar maestro; Pandit Bhimsen Joshi belonged to the Kirana Gharana.
Books and Authors · Modern Indian books and authors

Q13. Who is the author of the book 'Remnants of a Separation'?

  1. (a) Anita Desai
  2. (b) Kamla Bhasin
  3. (c) Aanchal Malhotra
  4. (d) Urvashi Butalia
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Aanchal Malhotra

'Remnants of a Separation' is authored by Aanchal Malhotra. It documents the stories of Partition survivors through the objects they carried during the 1947 Partition of India. Anita Desai is known for novels like 'Clear Light of Day'; Kamla Bhasin was a feminist activist; Urvashi Butalia wrote 'The Other Side of Silence' on the Partition.
Monuments and Heritage · Temples and religious places

Q14. Sun Temple of Konark is located in which of the following state?

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

Answer: (a) Odisha

The Sun Temple of Konark is located in Odisha (formerly Orissa), near Puri. Built in the 13th century by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is not located in Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, or West Bengal.
Monuments and Heritage · UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India

Q15. Which of the following is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in India?

  1. (a) Rashtrapati Bhavan
  2. (b) India Habitat Centre
  3. (c) Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks
  4. (d) Gateway of India
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks

Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks (Uttarakhand) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, inscribed in 1988 (Nanda Devi) and 2005 (Valley of Flowers). Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Habitat Centre, and Gateway of India are important landmarks in India but are not UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Music and Musical Instruments · Folk music and songs by state

Q16. Shakunakhar – Mangalgeet are related to the region of _____.

  1. (a) Kumaon
  2. (b) Vidarbha
  3. (c) Saurashtra
  4. (d) Konkan
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Kumaon

Shakunakhar and Mangalgeet are traditional folk music forms (auspicious songs sung during weddings and festivals) of the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. They are an important part of Kumaoni cultural heritage. Vidarbha, Saurashtra, and Konkan have their own folk traditions but are not associated with these specific forms.

Biology (3)

Control and Coordination · Brain - parts and functions

Q17. What main role does the fluid-filled balloon inside the skull play in protecting the brain?

  1. (a) It provides shock absorption
  2. (b) It helps in nutrient absorption
  3. (c) It aids in sensory perception
  4. (d) It regulates blood flow
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) It provides shock absorption

The fluid-filled structure inside the skull is the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which acts as a cushion and provides shock absorption to protect the brain from physical impact. It does not primarily help in nutrient absorption, sensory perception, or blood flow regulation — those are functions of other structures.
Ecology and Environment · Ecological terms (biome, niche, habitat, adaptation)

Q18. Which of the following statement is correct regarding endemic species?

  1. (a) They are exclusively found only in a specific geographic location
  2. (b) They are naturally found in multiple countries
  3. (c) They are always endangered
  4. (d) They are common to various continents
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) They are exclusively found only in a specific geographic location

Endemic species are those that are exclusively found in a specific geographic location and nowhere else naturally. For example, the Lion-tailed Macaque is endemic to the Western Ghats of India. They are NOT found in multiple countries, are not always endangered (though many are), and are not common to various continents.
Cell - Structure and Function · Nucleus and chromosomes

Q19. What feature of the nuclear membrane allows materials to move between the nucleus and the cytoplasm?

  1. (a) Ribosomes
  2. (b) Pores
  3. (c) Vesicles
  4. (d) Lysosomes
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Pores

Nuclear pores are specialized protein-lined channels in the nuclear membrane (nuclear envelope) that allow selective transport of materials (RNA, proteins, etc.) between the nucleus and the cytoplasm. Ribosomes are sites of protein synthesis; Vesicles transport materials within and out of the cell; Lysosomes are digestive organelles — none of these are features of the nuclear membrane.

Polity (1)

Parliament · Rajya Sabha

Q20. In the Rajya Sabha, the total number of women members in 1952 was _____.

  1. (a) 15
  2. (b) 22
  3. (c) 41
  4. (d) 52
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 15

In 1952, when the first Rajya Sabha was constituted, there were 15 women members out of a total of 216 members. This reflects the limited representation of women in Parliament during the early years after independence. 22, 41, and 52 are all incorrect figures.

Physics (1)

Force and Laws of Motion · Friction

Q21. Which of the following statement is NOT correct regarding friction?

  1. (a) The force required to overcome friction at the instant an object starts moving from rest is a measure of static friction.
  2. (b) The force required to keep the object moving with the same speed is a measure of sliding friction.
  3. (c) When one body rolls over the surface of another body, the resistance to its motion is called rolling friction.
  4. (d) Rolling increases the friction and hence the rolling friction is more than the sliding friction.
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Rolling increases the friction and hence the rolling friction is more than the sliding friction.

Option 4 is NOT correct. Rolling friction is actually LESS than sliding friction — that is why wheels (rolling) are preferred over dragging (sliding) to move objects. Rolling reduces friction. Options 1, 2, and 3 are all correct statements about the different types of friction.

Modern History (2)

Revolt of 1857 · Centres and leaders

Q22. Who among the following raised and led an army of four thousand against the British in the Mandla region of Madhya Pradesh?

  1. (a) Bahadur Shah Zafar
  2. (b) Begum Hazrat Mahal
  3. (c) Rani Avantibai Lodhi
  4. (d) Tantia Tope
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Rani Avantibai Lodhi

Rani Avantibai Lodhi of Ramgarh raised and led an army of four thousand soldiers against the British in the Mandla region of Madhya Pradesh during the revolt of 1857. She is remembered as a brave freedom fighter of central India. Bahadur Shah Zafar, Begum Hazrat Mahal, and Tantia Tope led revolts in different regions.
Gandhian Era · Simon Commission and Nehru Report

Q23. In which of the following year Simon Commission arrived in India?

  1. (a) 1909
  2. (b) 1919
  3. (c) 1928
  4. (d) 1932
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 1928

The Simon Commission arrived in India in 1928 (February 3, 1928). It was appointed by the British government to review the working of the Indian constitution, but it was boycotted by Indians as no Indian member was included. 1909 refers to the Morley-Minto Reforms; 1919 refers to the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms; 1932 is incorrect.

Geography (2)

India - Transport and Communication · Ports and shipping

Q24. Which of the following statement is INCORRECT regarding Chennai port?

  1. (a) It is one of the oldest ports on the western coast of India.
  2. (b) It is an artificial harbour .
  3. (c) It is not much suitable for large ships because of the shallow water near coast.
  4. (d) Puducherry is its hinterland.
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) It is one of the oldest ports on the western coast of India.

The statement 'It is one of the oldest ports on the western coast of India' is INCORRECT. Chennai port is located on the EASTERN coast of India (Coromandel Coast), not the western coast. Options 2, 3, and 4 are all correct — Chennai is indeed an artificial harbour , not very suitable for large ships due to shallow coastal waters, and Puducherry falls within its hinterland.
India - Minerals, Energy and Industries · Power plants (thermal, hydro, nuclear, solar, wind)

Q25. Which is the first nuclear power plant to be operational in India?

  1. (a) Tarapur Atomic Power Plant
  2. (b) Rajasthan Atomic Power Plant
  3. (c) Kudankulam Nuclear Power Station
  4. (d) Narora Atomic Power Plant
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Tarapur Atomic Power Plant

Tarapur Atomic Power Plant (TAPP) in Maharashtra was the first nuclear power plant to be operational in India, commissioned in 1969. It was built with US assistance under an Indo-American agreement. Rajasthan Atomic Power Plant came later (1973); Kudankulam (2013) and Narora (1991) are more recent plants.
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