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SSC MTS 2025 18 February 2026 Shift 1 GK Questions – with answers & solutions

All 24 GK / GS questions asked in SSC MTS 2025 on 18 February 2026 Shift 1, with correct answers and short solutions, subject-wise: Static GK, Medieval History, Economics, Biology, Ancient History, Modern History.

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Subjects: Static GK (7) · Medieval History (2) · Economics (5) · Biology (3) · Ancient History (2) · Modern History (2) · Physics (1) · Chemistry (1) · Geography (1)

Static GK (7)

Organisations and Headquarters · Founders and founding years

Q1. The Steel Authority of India was created in _____.

  1. (a) 1956
  2. (b) 1960
  3. (c) 1973
  4. (d) 1985
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 1973

The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) was created in 1973. It was incorporated as a company under the Companies Act and is one of the largest state-owned steel-making companies in India. 1956 refers to the establishment of the first integrated steel plants; 1960 and 1985 are incorrect dates.
Festivals, Fairs, Paintings and Crafts · Festivals by state

Q2. The buffalo race held annually in Karnataka is a part of which festival?

  1. (a) Kambala
  2. (b) Gangaur
  3. (c) Pushkaram
  4. (d) Chaitrual
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Kambala

Kambala is the traditional buffalo race festival held annually in the coastal districts of Karnataka. It is a form of buffalo racing through muddy paddy fields and is an important cultural event of the Tulu-speaking people. Gangaur is a Rajasthani festival; Pushkaram is a Telugu river festival; Chaitrual is not associated with this race.
Music and Musical Instruments · Folk music and songs by state

Q3. 'Bihu- geet ', a popular form of folk music, belongs to which Indian state?

  1. (a) Kerala
  2. (b) Assam
  3. (c) Uttarakhand
  4. (d) Odisha
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Assam

'Bihu- geet ' is a popular form of folk music associated with Assam. It is sung during the Bihu festival, which is the most important festival of Assam celebrated three times a year. Kerala, Uttarakhand, and Odisha have their own distinct folk music traditions but are not associated with Bihu- geet .
Space, Defence and Technology · Launch vehicles and satellites

Q4. GSAT-18, built by ISRO, aims at providing which type of services for the country?

  1. (a) Defence
  2. (b) Navigation
  3. (c) Telecommunications
  4. (d) Agriculture
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Telecommunications

GSAT-18 is a communications satellite built by ISRO and launched in 2016, aimed at providing telecommunications services including DTH television, VSAT services, and telephone communications. GSAT satellites are part of India's communication satellite programme . Defence navigation is served by other dedicated satellites; agriculture monitoring uses remote sensing satellites.
Books and Authors · Modern Indian books and authors

Q5. Who is the author of the book 'Tamas'?

  1. (a) Premchand
  2. (b) Kamleshwar
  3. (c) Bhisham Sahni
  4. (d) Khushwant Singh
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Bhisham Sahni

'Tamas' (meaning Darkness) is a novel written by Bhisham Sahni, published in 1974. It depicts the horrors of the Partition of India in 1947 and was later adapted into a popular TV series. Premchand is known for ' Godaan '; Kamleshwar for ' Kitne Pakistan'; Khushwant Singh for 'Train to Pakistan'.
Monuments and Heritage · Monuments - builders and locations

Q6. Chandigarh has buildings designed by the _____ architect, Le Corbusier.

  1. (a) German
  2. (b) Russian
  3. (c) English
  4. (d) French
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) French

Le Corbusier was a Swiss-French architect and urban planner who designed the master plan and several buildings of Chandigarh, India's first planned city built after independence. He was of Swiss origin but held French citizenship. He is not German, Russian, or English.
Music and Musical Instruments · Musical instruments and exponents

Q7. The monastic orchestra that uses the instrument ' Gyaling ' (oboe) is associated with _____.

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

Answer: (b) Ladakh

The Gyaling (a Tibetan oboe or shawm) is used in monastic orchestras associated with Ladakh. It is an important instrument in Tibetan Buddhist monastery music and is played during religious ceremonies and festivals in the Himalayan region. Goa, Punjab, and Bihar have their own musical traditions not involving the Gyaling .

Medieval History (2)

Mughal Empire · Babur and his battles

Q8. In which year did Babur succeed to the throne of Ferghana?

  1. (a) 1485
  2. (b) 1490
  3. (c) 1494
  4. (d) 1499
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 1494

Babur succeeded to the throne of Ferghana (in present-day Uzbekistan) in 1494 AD at the age of about 11 years, after the death of his father Umar Shaikh Mirza. He is the founder of the Mughal Empire in India. 1485 and 1490 predate his succession; 1499 is also incorrect.
Bhakti, Sufi and Sikh Movements · Sikh Gurus and Sikhism

Q9. What was the original name of Guru Angad?

  1. (a) Amar
  2. (b) Ramnik
  3. (c) Lehna
  4. (d) Ram
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Lehna

The original name of Guru Angad Dev, the second Sikh Guru, was Lehna. He was renamed 'Angad' (meaning 'my own limb') by Guru Nanak Dev, who chose him as his successor. Amar, Ramnik, and Ram are not his original name.

Economics (5)

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

Q10. Introduction of fiscal and economic reforms including liberalisation was under _____ five year plan of India.

  1. (a) first
  2. (b) second
  3. (c) fourth
  4. (d) eighth
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) eighth

The introduction of fiscal and economic reforms including liberalisation was under the Eighth Five Year Plan (1992–97). The year 1991 saw India's landmark economic liberalisation , and this reform process was formally implemented within the framework of the Eighth Plan. The first, second, and fourth plans preceded the liberalisation era.
Public Finance - Budget and Taxation · Revenue and capital receipts and expenditure

Q11. In the context of Budget, which of the following is the part of Revenue receipts?
I. Personal Income tax
II. Corporation tax
III. Borrowings

  1. (a) Only I
  2. (b) Only I and II
  3. (c) Only III
  4. (d) I, II and III
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Only I and II

Revenue receipts include Personal Income tax (I) and Corporation tax (II) — both are tax revenues that do not create any liability for the government. Borrowings (III) are Capital receipts, not Revenue receipts, as they create a repayment obligation. Hence, only I and II are Revenue receipts.
National Income · GDP, GNP, NDP and NNP

Q12. If the real gross domestic product (GDP) increases, what does it imply?

  1. (a) Volume of production increases
  2. (b) Volume of production decreases
  3. (c) Currency has depreciated
  4. (d) Trade deficit has widened
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Volume of production increases

Real GDP is GDP adjusted for inflation (calculated at constant prices). An increase in real GDP implies that the actual volume (quantity) of goods and services produced has increased, not merely a rise in prices. It does not directly indicate currency depreciation, decrease in production, or a widened trade deficit.
Government Schemes and Economic Reports · Financial inclusion schemes (PMJDY, PMJJBY, PMSBY, APY)

Q13. The Atal Pension Yojna was launched in _____.

  1. (a) 2001
  2. (b) 2006
  3. (c) 2011
  4. (d) 2015
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 2015

The Atal Pension Yojana (APY) was launched in 2015 by the Government of India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is a pension scheme targeting workers in the unorganised sector, providing guaranteed pension amounts after the age of 60. 2001, 2006, and 2011 are all incorrect years.
Industry and Infrastructure · LPG reforms of 1991

Q14. Which of the following problem was faced by the Indian economy at the beginning of the decade of nineties?
I. Indian economy was facing a strong inflationary pressure.
II. The economy was experiencing shortages of finance for industrialisation etc.

  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 early 1990s, India faced both severe inflationary pressure (I) and an acute shortage of finance for industrialisation (II). The Balance of Payments crisis of 1991 forced India to pledge gold and approach the IMF. Both factors led to the landmark economic reforms of 1991. Only I and Only II are incomplete answers.

Biology (3)

Human Body - General Facts · Teeth and dental formula

Q15. What is dental plaque composed of in humans?
I. Bacterial cells
II. Food particles

  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

Dental plaque is composed of both bacterial cells (I) and food particles (II), along with saliva proteins and other substances. It forms a sticky film on the teeth. Only I and Only II are incomplete; Neither is factually wrong.
Plant Physiology and Morphology · Photosynthesis - process and factors

Q16. What is the waste product of photosynthesis in plants?

  1. (a) Nitrogen
  2. (b) Oxygen
  3. (c) Ammonia
  4. (d) Chlorine
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Oxygen

Oxygen is the waste product (byproduct) of photosynthesis in plants. During photosynthesis, plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce glucose and release oxygen. The equation is: 6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂. Nitrogen, Ammonia, and Chlorine are not produced during photosynthesis.
Biotechnology and Applied Biology · Agricultural practices (manures, fertilisers, irrigation, weeding)

Q17. What is the other name of ploughing in preparation of soil?

  1. (a) Irrigation
  2. (b) Tilling
  3. (c) Harvesting
  4. (d) Winnowing
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Tilling

Tilling (or tillage) is the other name for ploughing in the preparation of soil for cultivation. It involves turning and loosening the soil to prepare it for sowing seeds. Irrigation refers to supplying water to crops; Harvesting is cutting and collecting the mature crop; Winnowing is separating grain from chaff.

Ancient History (2)

Vedic Period · Vedic literature (Vedas, Brahmanas, Aranyakas, Upanishads)

Q18. Which Vedic text has been included by UNESCO in the list of World Human Heritage Literature?

  1. (a) Rigveda
  2. (b) Samaveda
  3. (c) Yajurveda
  4. (d) Atharvaveda
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Rigveda

The Rigveda has been included by UNESCO in its Memory of the World Register (also known as the World Human Heritage Literature list) in 2007. It is the oldest of the four Vedas and is considered one of the oldest religious texts in the world. Samaveda, Yajurveda, and Atharvaveda have not been individually inscribed.
Vedic Period · Vedic literature (Vedas, Brahmanas, Aranyakas, Upanishads)

Q19. Which of the following pair is correct?
I. Vedic literature – Shruti tradition
II. Ramayana – Smriti 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 pairs are correct. Vedic literature (Vedas, Upanishads, Brahmanas) belongs to the Shruti tradition — texts 'heard' by sages through divine revelation. The Ramayana belongs to the Smriti tradition — texts 'remembered' and composed by human authors (Valmiki). Only I and Only II are incomplete; Neither is incorrect.

Modern History (2)

Swadeshi, Revolutionaries and Home Rule · Partition of Bengal and Swadeshi Movement

Q20. In which of the following movement was the Tricolour flag designed?

  1. (a) Sanyasi Movement
  2. (b) Swadeshi Movement
  3. (c) Champaran Movement
  4. (d) Bardoli Movement
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Swadeshi Movement

The Indian Tricolour flag was designed during the Swadeshi Movement (1905–1911). The flag was first designed by Sachindra Prasad Bose and Hemchandra Kanungo in 1906 during this movement. The Sanyasi Movement (18th century), Champaran Movement (1917), and Bardoli Movement (1928) are not associated with the flag's design.
Swadeshi, Revolutionaries and Home Rule · Muslim League and Morley-Minto Reforms

Q21. Which theory, proposed by Muhammad Ali Jinnah, did Maulana Azad strongly oppose?

  1. (a) Satyagraha
  2. (b) Quit India Movement
  3. (c) Two-Nation Theory
  4. (d) Civil Disobedience Movement
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Two-Nation Theory

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad strongly opposed the Two-Nation Theory proposed by Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The Two-Nation Theory held that Hindus and Muslims were two separate nations requiring separate homelands. Azad, a devout Muslim, firmly believed in a united India. Satyagraha, Quit India Movement, and Civil Disobedience were nationalist strategies, not theories proposed by Jinnah.

Physics (1)

Motion · Distance and displacement

Q22. If the final position of an object coincides with the initial position of the object then, the displacement of the object is _____.

  1. (a) zero
  2. (b) double
  3. (c) half
  4. (d) one-fourth
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) zero

Displacement is defined as the change in position of an object: Displacement = Final Position − Initial Position. If the final position coincides with the initial position, then Displacement = 0 (zero). This is the case, for example, when an object completes a full circular path. Double, half, and one-fourth are all incorrect.

Chemistry (1)

Carbon and its Compounds · Ethanol and ethanoic acid

Q23. Which of the following is crop is primarily used in the production of Ethanol?

  1. (a) Sugarcane and Maize
  2. (b) Tea leaves and Coffee beans
  3. (c) Potato and Tomato
  4. (d) Tomato and Tea leaves
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Sugarcane and Maize

Sugarcane and Maize are the primary crops used in the production of Ethanol. Sugarcane is fermented to produce ethanol from its sucrose content, while maize (corn) provides starch that is converted to sugar and then fermented. Tea leaves, coffee beans, potatoes, and tomatoes are not primary ethanol crops.

Geography (1)

India - Minerals, Energy and Industries · Coal, petroleum and natural gas fields

Q24. Which of the following sedimentary basins are considered prospective from Shale oil and gas point of view?
I. Cambay Basin
II. Gondwana Basin

  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 the Cambay Basin (Gujarat) and the Gondwana Basin (central India) are considered prospective for shale oil and gas exploration. India has several sedimentary basins with shale hydrocarbon potential, and both these basins feature prominently in India's shale energy plans. Only I and Only II are incomplete; Neither is incorrect.
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