Geography · SSC CGL previous year questions

2025 38 questions

1. Q412025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

   What change occurs when sound passes from air into water?

   1. A.Frequency remains unchanged, but wavelength varies
   2. B.Frequency increases while wavelength stays constant
   3. C.Both frequency and wavelength decrease
   4. D.Speed decreases while frequency increases
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   Answer: A

2. Q472025 · 15 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

   Which national park recorded successful reintroduction of the Great Indian Bustard into the wild in 2025?

   1. A.Sariska National Park
   2. B.Kuno National Park
   3. C.Desert National Park
   4. D.Panna Tiger Reserve
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   Answer: C

3. Q432025 · 14 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

   Which of the following pairs of Government Scheme and its associated Nodal Ministry/Department is correctly matched? 1. PM-AASHA – Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution 2. e-NAM – Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare 3. PMKSY – Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation 4. RODTEP – Ministry of Finance

   1. A.1 and 2 only
   2. B.2 and 3 only
   3. C.2 only
   4. D.1, 2 and 4
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   Answer: C

4. Q452025 · 14 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

   According to the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) findings, how does corruption most directly undermine global climate action?

   1. A.By weakening financial markets in developing countries
   2. B.By discouraging public participation in environmental protests
   3. C.By diverting climate funds and allowing undue influence over environmental policies
   4. D.By increasing competition among fossil fuel companies
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   Answer: C

5. Q422025 · 14 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

   A person standing on a railway platform notices that the sound of an approaching train's whistle changes in pitch (frequency) as the train passes by. This phenomenon is best explained by:

   1. A.Refraction of sound
   2. B.Diffraction of sound
   3. C.Doppler effect
   4. D.Resonance
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   Answer: C

6. Q472025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 1

   Under India's updated State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC) for 2025, which sector received the highest budgetary allocation for climate adaptation?

   1. A.Transport
   2. B.Urban Planning
   3. C.Agriculture and Water Resources
   4. D.Renewable Energy
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   Answer: C

7. Q452025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

   Thang-Ta is a traditional martial dance associated with which northeastern state of India?

   1. A.Assam
   2. B.Nagaland
   3. C.Manipur
   4. D.Tripura
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   Answer: C

8. Q382025 · 13 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

   Which river valley is associated with coal deposits in the North-Eastern Plateau?

   1. A.Tapti Valley
   2. B.Ganga Valley
   3. C.Brahmaputra Valley
   4. D.Damodar Valley
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   Answer: D

9. Q392025 · 12 Sept 2025 · Shift 1

   Arrange the following events in chronological order: a. Eastern Zonal Council meeting 2022 b. States Reorganisation Act passed c. First Central Zonal Council meeting

   1. A.b-c-a
   2. B.c-b-a
   3. C.a-b-c
   4. D.b-a-c
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   Answer: A

10. Q482025 · 12 Sept 2025 · Shift 1

    What is the main objective of the National Framework for Climate Services (NFCS) launched in 2024?

    1. A.To set emission trading targets
    2. B.To regulate groundwater quality
    3. C.To deliver sector-specific climate information services
    4. D.To mandate carbon offsetting in the private sector
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    Answer: C

11. Q322025 · 12 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

    Consider the following statements regarding India's water-sharing treaties with its neighbours: 1) The Mahakali Treaty signed with Nepal in 1996 includes provisions for integrated development of the Mahakali River and the Pancheshwar Project. 2) The Ganga Water Treaty signed with Bangladesh in 1996 allows for the sharing of Ganga waters at Farakka throughout the entire year. Which of the statements above is/are correct?

    1. A.Only 1 is Correct
    2. B.Only 2 is Correct
    3. C.Both 1 and 2 are Correct
    4. D.Neither 1 nor 2 are Correct
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    Answer: A

12. Q492025 · 12 Sept 2025 · Shift 2

    A coastal city implements a plan to build sea walls and elevate buildings in response to rising sea levels. This action primarily falls under which category of climate change response?

    1. A.Climate Change Mitigation.
    2. B.Carbon Sequestration.
    3. C.Geoengineering.
    4. D.Climate Change Adaptation.
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    Answer: D

13. Q372025 · 12 Sept 2025 · Shift 3

    Read the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) carefully and choose the correct option: Assertion (A): The Chotanagpur Plateau is considered an eastern extension of the Central Highlands. Reason (R): The Chotanagpur Plateau is drained primarily by the Chambal and Betwa rivers.

    1. A.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
    2. B.Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
    3. C.A is true, but R is false
    4. D.A is false, but R is true
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    Answer: C