SSC CGL 17 September 2025 · Shift 1 · General Awareness — questions with answers · ShikshaSphere
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17 September 2025 · Shift 1
General Awareness
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26
The celebration of Bhagoria starts a week (seven days) before which of the following Hindu festivals?
A.Makar Sankranti
B.Holika Dahan
C.Lohri
D.Navratri
Solution
Bhagoria festival
Bhagoria is celebrated by the Bhil and Bhilala tribes of Madhya Pradesh (Jhabua, Alirajpur) and Rajasthan.
It begins about a week before HOLIKA DAHAN and ends on the eve of Holi.
Weekly haats turn into fairs where young people choose their partners.
Hence option (b).
27
Which Mughal-era tomb does not follow the usual square 'hasht-bihisht' (eight-part) architectural layout?
A.Akbar's Tomb (Sikandra)
B.Humayun's Tomb
C.Itimad-ud-Daulah
D.Safdarjung's Tomb
Solution
Akbar's Tomb
The hasht-bihisht plan divides a square tomb into eight chambers around a central hall.
Humayun's Tomb, Itimad-ud-Daulah and Safdarjung's Tomb all follow it.
Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra is different — a tiered, pyramid-like structure of five storeys with no dome.
Hence option (a).
28
Which of the following statements regarding Harappan seals is/are true?
1. The seals of the Harappan civilization were crafted from locally available steatite.
2. They generally depict animal motifs along with symbols of an undeciphered script.
A.Only 1
B.Only 2
C.Both 1 and 2
D.Neither 1 nor 2
Solution
Harappan seals
Most Harappan seals were carved from steatite, a soft local stone that hardens after firing — Statement 1 correct.
They usually show an animal (unicorn, bull, elephant) with a line of the still-undeciphered Indus script — Statement 2 correct.
They were probably used to stamp trade goods.
Hence Both — option (c).
29
Pt. Somnath in Raga Vibodha described a raga by its Devamaya svarupa or tonal essence. What is this structural aspect known as?
A.Rupa
B.Swarlakshana
C.Talanga
D.Jati
Solution
Swarlakshana
Swarlakshana describes the tonal structure of a raga — its swaras, arohana and avarohana.
That is exactly the essence Pt. Somnath outlined in Raga Vibodha (1609).
Talanga relates to rhythm, rupa to form and jati to classification.
Hence option (b).
30
Identify the term that correctly belongs to the field of javelin throw.
A.Pivot
B.Dash
C.Sector
D.Toss
Solution
Javelin — sector
In javelin throw the landing area is a marked SECTOR of about 29 degrees.
A throw is valid only if the javelin lands inside this sector.
Pivot belongs to basketball, dash to sprinting and toss to cricket.
Hence option (c).
31
Which dynasty was responsible for minting the famous "Dehliwal" coins in Delhi?
A.The Tomaras dynasty
B.The Chauhans dynasty
C.The Tughlaqs dynasty
D.The Sayyids dynasty
Solution
Dehliwal coins
The Tomara rulers governed Delhi before the Chauhans took over.
They minted the billon coins known as Dehliwal — among the earliest Delhi coinage.
The name itself comes from Dehli (Delhi).
Hence option (a).
32
Which of the following pairs of Educational Event and Key Outcome is correctly matched?
A.Macaulay's Minute, 1835 - Supported indigenous learning systems
B.Charter Act, 1813 - Provided funding for the promotion of education in India
C.Serampore Mission - Focused on establishing medical colleges in Calcutta
D.Orientalist-Anglicist Debate - Settled under the Regulating Act of 1773
Solution
Charter Act 1813
The Charter Act of 1813 set aside ₹1 lakh a year for education in India — the first official commitment — correctly matched.
Macaulay's Minute promoted ENGLISH education, not indigenous learning.
The Serampore Mission worked on printing and vernacular education; the Orientalist–Anglicist debate was settled in 1835.
Hence option (b).
33
Identify the correct pair of Indian athletes who secured medals in the women's 200m T12 and men's javelin F41 categories at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
A.Mandeep Singh (gold, 200m T12) and Simran (bronze, javelin F41)
B.Simran (silver, 200m T12) and Navdeep Singh (gold, javelin F41)
D.Neeraj Chopra (silver, 200m T12) and Simran (gold, javelin F41)
Solution
Paris Paralympics 2024
Simran Sharma won SILVER in the women’s 200 m T12 at Paris 2024.
Navdeep Singh won GOLD in the men’s javelin throw F41 (upgraded after a disqualification).
India finished with a record 29 medals at these Paralympics.
Hence option (b).
34
Which option best represents India’s policy and operational strategy toward border demarcation with Myanmar amid local protests on fencing?
A.India relied on a 1987 boundary pact and BIMSTEC mediation to resolve pillar disputes.
B.India suspended fencing projects to maintain ASEAN connectivity.
C.India and Myanmar initiated joint surveys and discussed forming a Joint Boundary Working Group.
D.India transferred boundary management issues to military courts under AFSPA.
Solution
India–Myanmar boundary
India and Myanmar have taken up joint surveys of the 1,643 km boundary to settle pillar and alignment disputes.
Both sides discussed setting up a Joint Boundary Working Group for the purpose.
Fencing continues despite protests in Manipur, Nagaland and Mizoram over divided villages.
Hence option (c).
35
Who is the author of the book "School to Startup: Navigating the Path of Entrepreneurship"?
A.Kunal Mehta
B.Rohit Sinha
C.Bipin Chandra
D.Shashi Tharoor
Solution
'School to Startup'
The book is written by Rohit Sinha.
It guides students from school-level ideas to building a startup.
Bipin Chandra was a historian; Shashi Tharoor writes on politics and history.
Hence option (b).
36
The 4th edition of the KIO National Karate Championship for Senior, U-21 & Para categories (March 26-29, 2025) took place in which Indian city?
A.Hyderabad
B.Pune
C.Jaipur
D.Bhopal
Solution
KIO Karate 2025
The 4th KIO National Karate Championship was held in Hyderabad, Telangana.
It ran from 26 to 29 March 2025 with Senior, Under-21 and Para categories.
Athletes from across the states took part.
Hence option (a).
37
Consider the following facts about the 2024 Inter-State Athletics Championships:
1. Sahil Silwal recorded a throw over 80 metres and secured gold in javelin.
2. The relay team led by Jyothika and Amoj created a new Asian Games benchmark in the 4×400 m event.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A.2 only
B.1 only
C.Both 1 and 2
D.None of these
Solution
Inter-State Athletics 2024
Sahil Silwal threw 81.81 m to win javelin gold, beating Asian Games silver medallist Kishore Jena — Statement 1 correct.
The mixed 4×400 m relay set a national mark, not an Asian Games benchmark, and the line-up described is inaccurate — Statement 2 wrong.
So only the first statement holds.
Hence Only 1 — option (b).
38
In India, a candidate contesting for the office of the President should not be below which minimum age?
A.30 years
B.25 years
C.35 years
D.40 years
Solution
President — minimum age
Article 58 lays down the qualifications for the President.
The candidate must be a citizen of India and have completed 35 years of age.
He must also be qualified for election to the Lok Sabha.
Hence option (c).
39
Identify the true statements regarding aerobic respiration:
1. Glycolysis happens in the mitochondria.
2. Kreb's cycle occurs in the mitochondria.
3. Oxygen serves as the final electron acceptor.
A.2 and 3 only
B.1 and 2 only
C.1 and 3 only
D.All of the above
Solution
Aerobic respiration
Glycolysis takes place in the CYTOPLASM, not the mitochondria — Statement 1 wrong.
The Krebs cycle runs in the mitochondrial matrix — Statement 2 correct.
In the electron transport chain oxygen accepts the final electrons to form water — Statement 3 correct.
Hence 2 and 3 only — option (a).
40
The power of Parliament to legislate on matters in the State List in the national interest is provided under which Article of the Constitution?
A.Article 252
B.Article 249
C.Article 248
D.Article 254
Solution
Article 249
Article 249 allows Parliament to legislate on a State List subject if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by a two-thirds majority declaring it necessary in the national interest.
Such a law lasts one year and may be renewed.
Article 252 covers legislation on request of two or more states; Article 248 covers residuary powers.
Hence option (b).
41
The classical dance form Vilasini Natyam, which was once performed in temples and royal courts, originated and was revived in which Indian state?
A.Andhra Pradesh
B.Tamil Nadu
C.Kerala
D.Odisha
Solution
Vilasini Natyam
Vilasini Natyam is the temple-and-court dance tradition of Andhra Pradesh, once performed by devadasis.
It was revived in modern times largely through the efforts of Swapnasundari.
Kuchipudi is the other classical form of the same state.
Hence option (a).
42
Consider the following statements regarding the Production Possibility Frontier (PPF):
1. It depicts the trade-offs and opportunity costs that an economy encounters.
2. It helps in estimating the total income and expenditure of the government.
A.Only Statement 2 is correct
B.Only Statement 1 is correct
C.Both statements are correct
D.Neither statement is correct
Solution
PPF
The PPF shows the maximum combinations of two goods an economy can produce with given resources.
Moving along the curve means giving up one good for the other — that is the trade-off and opportunity cost — Statement 1 correct.
It says nothing about government income or expenditure, which the Budget deals with — Statement 2 wrong.
Hence Only 1 — option (b).
43
In the 2025 Index of Economic Freedom, which factor is assessed under the category "Government Size"?
A.Government Spending Levels
B.Education Sector Expenditure
C.National Security Budget
D.Overseas Development Assistance
Solution
Index of Economic Freedom
The Heritage Foundation index has four pillars, one of which is Government Size.
It measures government spending, tax burden and fiscal health.
So the factor assessed here is the level of government spending.
Hence option (a).
44
Which among the following Five-Year Plans emphasized the growth of heavy industries in India?
A.Second Plan
B.First Plan
C.Sixth Plan
D.Fifth Plan
Solution
Second Five-Year Plan
The Second Five-Year Plan (1956-61) followed the Mahalanobis model.
It prioritised heavy and basic industries — steel, machine tools, power.
The First Plan had focused on agriculture and irrigation.
Hence option (a).
45
Which project supported by NAFCC focuses on enhancing micro-climate resilience through collective water harvesting in semi-arid regions?
A.Climate Resilient Watershed Programme
B.Paani Sanchay Yojana
C.Neeranchal Mission
D.Gram Jal Suraksha Scheme
Solution
NAFCC watershed project
The National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC) funds state-level adaptation projects.
Its Climate Resilient Watershed Programme improves micro-climate resilience in semi-arid, drought-prone areas.
It uses community-led water harvesting and watershed management.
Hence option (a).
46
The process of economic liberalisation primarily influences which of the following sectors?
A.Only Primary
B.Only Secondary
C.Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary
D.Secondary and Tertiary
Solution
Liberalisation — all sectors
Liberalisation removed licensing, opened trade and invited private and foreign investment.
Agriculture (exports, agri-business), industry (de-licensing) and services (banking, telecom, IT) were all affected.
So all three sectors feel its influence.
Hence option (c).
47
Read the following statements and select the correct option:Assertion (A): The 1991 economic reforms led to a remarkable rise in India's foreign exchange reserves.
Reason (R): The relaxation of trade and investment rules encouraged greater export earnings and capital inflows.
A.Both A and R are true, and R correctly explains A.
B.Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A.
C.A is true, but R is false.
D.A is false, but R is true.
Solution
1991 reforms (A–R)
Reserves had fallen to about two weeks of imports in 1991 and rose steadily afterwards — A is true.
Liberalised trade and FDI/FII rules brought in export earnings and capital inflows — R is true.
Those very inflows are what rebuilt the reserves, so R explains A.
Hence option (a).
48
Which one of the following statements is incorrect regarding Indian Folk Dances?
1. Panthi dance of Chhattisgarh is associated with the Satnami community and features devotional hymns dedicated to Guru Ghasidas.
2. Gotipua dance of Odisha primarily depicts the stories of Shiva and Parvati.
3. Kalbelia dance of Rajasthan often uses serpent metaphors in its songs and movements.
4. Tippani dance of Gujarat traditionally evolved as a work-song performed while pounding floors in groups.
A.1 only
B.2 only
C.3 only
D.4 only
Solution
Folk dances — incorrect one
Panthi (Satnami community, hymns to Guru Ghasidas), Kalbelia (serpent movements) and Tippani (floor-pounding work song) are all described correctly.
Gotipua of Odisha is danced by boys dressed as girls and narrates the Krishna–Jagannath leela, not Shiva–Parvati stories.
So statement 2 is the incorrect one.
Hence 2 only — option (b).
49
The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution mainly deals with which of the following?
A.Administration of tribal areas in the North-Eastern states through Autonomous District Councils
B.Special provisions for Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh
C.Powers of the Governor in relation to scheduled areas
D.Panchayati Raj administration in tribal regions
Solution
Sixth Schedule
The Sixth Schedule applies to the tribal areas of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
It creates Autonomous District and Regional Councils that make laws on land, forests, water and customary law.
Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh have separate provisions (Articles 371A and 371H).
Hence option (a).
50
Consider the following statements regarding the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST):
1. JWST primarily studies celestial objects in the near and mid-infrared wavelengths.
2. It is stationed at the second Sun-Earth Lagrange point (L2).
3. The telescope includes a coronagraph to help identify exoplanets.
Which of these statements are correct?
A.Only 1 and 2 are correct
B.Only 1 and 3 are correct
C.All 1, 2 and 3 are correct
D.All 1, 2 and 3 are incorrect
Solution
JWST
JWST (NASA–ESA–CSA, launched December 2021) observes in the near- and mid-infrared — Statement 1 correct.
It orbits the Sun-Earth L2 point, about 1.5 million km from Earth — Statement 2 correct.
Its instruments include coronagraphs that block starlight to reveal exoplanets — Statement 3 correct.
Hence all three — option (c).
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