PSC Mock Exam 016 — Advanced
Full-length Kerala PSC simulation. 100 questions, 75 minutes, -0.33 negative marking.
▶ മലയാളത്തിൽ എടുക്കുകAbout this mock
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 (10 Qs): partition, post-independence India, ancient India, medieval India, Mughal empire.
- Mathematics (7 Qs): averages, algebra and equations, geometry basics, number system, percentage.
- Chemistry (7 Qs): everyday chemistry, periodic table, acids, bases and salts, metals and non-metals, organic chemistry basics.
- Kerala History & Culture (6 Qs): temple festivals, art forms (Kathakali, Mohiniyattam), Kerala literature, Chera dynasty, colonial Kerala.
- Physics (5 Qs): electricity and magnetism, waves and sound, modern physics, units and measurement, motion and force.
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. Maximum/minimum of function at critical points where:
Mathematics- f(x) = 0
- f''(x) = 0
- f'(x) = 0 or undefined
- Always at endpoints
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. f'(x) = 0 or undefined
Second derivative test: f''(c) > 0 min; < 0 max; = 0 inconclusive.
Q2. Faraday's first law of electrolysis:
Chemistry- Mass ∝ 1/Q
- Mass ∝ voltage
- Mass ∝ time only
- Mass ∝ charge passed (m = Zit)
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. Mass ∝ charge passed (m = Zit)
Z = electrochemical equivalent. 1 Faraday = 96500 C deposits 1 equivalent of substance.
Q3. The Vijayanagara Empire was founded in 1336 by:
Indian History- Rama Raya
- Krishnadeva Raya
- Harihara I and Bukka I (Sangama brothers)
- Venkatapati Raya
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Harihara I and Bukka I (Sangama brothers)
Under the guidance of saint Vidyaranya, the brothers founded Vijayanagara on the south bank of the Tungabhadra (modern Hampi, Karnataka).
Q4. Volcanic eruption type — explosive strato-volcano:
Physics- Explosive pyroclastic flows (e.g., Vesuvius, Mount St. Helens)
- Underwater only
- Silent
- Only effusive
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Explosive pyroclastic flows (e.g., Vesuvius, Mount St. Helens)
Acidic, viscous magma. Tall cone shape. Deadly lahars and ash clouds. VEI scale 0-8.
Q5. Sree Sankaracharya Sanskrit University:
Kerala History & Culture- Guruvayur
- Kottayam
- Sabarimala
- Kalady
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. Kalady
Kalady, Ernakulam.
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 016 — Advanced
100 questions · 75 minutes