PSC Mock Exam 009 — Advanced
Full-length Kerala PSC simulation. 100 questions, 75 minutes, -0.33 negative marking.
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This 75-minute Kerala PSC mock test contains 100 multiple-choice questions spanning 19 subject areas, scored with +1 / −0.33 negative marking — the same penalty pattern used in actual Kerala PSC examinations. A full-length paper. Take it timed, review wrong answers afterwards, and recovered questions move from "Wrong" to "Recovered" on your dashboard.
Subject distribution in this mock
Topics covered in this mock
- Indian History (15 Qs): medieval India, Mughal empire, British rule, 1857 revolt, freedom movement.
- Mathematics (8 Qs): simple and compound interest, time and work, time, speed and distance, ratio and proportion, averages.
- Physics (7 Qs): light and optics, electricity and magnetism, waves and sound, modern physics, units and measurement.
- Kerala History & Culture (7 Qs): colonial Kerala, Travancore-Cochin history, social reformers, Kerala Renaissance, temple festivals.
- Indian Polity (7 Qs): judiciary, election commission, constitutional articles, fundamental rights, directive principles.
Best fit for these cadres
The subject mix of this mock matches the typical syllabus weight for these cadres. Cadre-specific 10-Q Topic Quizzes are also available.
Sample questions — one from each major subject
Q1. Diffraction effects are most noticeable when:
Physics- λ << obstacle
- λ ~ obstacle size
- λ >> obstacle
- Never
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. λ ~ obstacle size
Visible light (400-700 nm) diffracts noticeably on small apertures/slits. Sound diffracts easily (large λ).
Q2. Relation that is reflexive, symmetric, transitive:
Mathematics- Function
- One-one
- Equivalence
- Identity
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Equivalence
Partitions set into equivalence classes. e.g., 'has same birthday' on people.
Q3. Cultural capital of Kerala:
Kerala History & Culture- Thiruvananthapuram
- Ernakulam
- Kozhikode
- Thrissur
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. Thrissur
Thrissur — cultural capital.
Q4. Bombay State was bifurcated into Maharashtra and Gujarat in:
Indian History- 1966
- 1960
- 1972
- 1956
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. 1960
After Samyukta Maharashtra movement, Bombay State split into Maharashtra and Gujarat on 1 May 1960.
Q5. Which principle is NOT part of the 'basic structure' as per SC?
Indian Polity- Parliamentary sovereignty
- Secularism
- Rule of law
- Judicial review
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Parliamentary sovereignty
UK has parliamentary sovereignty; India's Parliament is NOT sovereign — bound by the Constitution. Basic structure = supremacy of Constitution, not Parliament.
The full 100-question mock starts below.
Frequently asked
How long does this mock take?
75 minutes for 100 questions — the same per-question pace required in actual Kerala PSC paper examinations.
Is it scored like the real exam?
Yes — +1 for each correct answer, −0.33 for each wrong, 0 for unanswered. PSC-exact pattern.
Can I retake this mock?
Unlimited attempts. Each attempt saves to your scores. Wrong questions go to your review list; getting them right later moves them to "Recovered."
Is it free?
First 8 questions of every mock are free to preview. Complete 3 topic quizzes to earn 1 free mock unlock — or unlock all 1,200+ mocks for ₹500 (one-time, 2 years).
PSC Mock Exam 009 — Advanced
100 questions · 75 minutes