PSC Mock Exam 015 — 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 22 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 (10 Qs): 1857 revolt, freedom movement, Gandhi era, partition, post-independence India.
- Indian Geography (7 Qs): physical geography, rivers and drainage, monsoon and climate, soils and natural vegetation, minerals and industries.
- Indian Economy (6 Qs): inflation and monetary policy, budget and fiscal policy, GDP and national income, agriculture and food security, government schemes.
- Chemistry (6 Qs): chemical reactions, everyday chemistry, periodic table, acids, bases and salts, metals and non-metals.
- Mathematics (6 Qs): number system, percentage, profit and loss, simple and compound interest, time and work.
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. Irawati Karve's major work on Indian society was:
Indian History- Kinship Organization in India (1953)
- The Village
- Bhagavad Gita
- Homo Hierarchicus
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Kinship Organization in India (1953)
Irawati Karve (1905-70) — pioneering Indian woman anthropologist/sociologist. Mapped kinship systems region-wise.
Q2. Demand-pull inflation occurs when:
Indian Economy- Only oil prices rise
- Supply shocks
- Demand exceeds supply
- Govt borrows too much
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Demand exceeds supply
Demand-pull: too much money chasing too few goods. Cost-push: rising input costs push prices up.
Q3. Major jute-producing state:
Indian Geography- Punjab
- Gujarat
- West Bengal
- UP
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. West Bengal
Hooghly basin. Bangladesh world leader. India second. 'Golden fibre' — biodegradable.
Q4. Difference: soap vs detergent in hard water:
Chemistry- Soap precipitates (scum); detergents work in hard water
- Soap better
- Neither
- Both work
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Soap precipitates (scum); detergents work in hard water
Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺ in hard water precipitate soap. Detergent calcium salts are soluble.
Q5. Mean Value Theorem (Lagrange) guarantees c with:
Mathematics- f(c) = 0
- f'(c) = (f(b)-f(a))/(b-a)
- f'(c) = 0
- c = (a+b)/2
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. f'(c) = (f(b)-f(a))/(b-a)
At some c in (a,b), instantaneous rate equals average rate. Basis for many proofs.
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 015 — Advanced
100 questions · 75 minutes