PSC Mock Exam 020 — 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
- Physics (9 Qs): units and measurement, motion and force, work, energy, power, light and optics, electricity and magnetism.
- Indian History (9 Qs): 1857 revolt, freedom movement, Gandhi era, partition, post-independence India.
- General Knowledge (7 Qs): first in India / world, national symbols, important days, UN agencies, abbreviations.
- Mathematics (7 Qs): number system, percentage, profit and loss, simple and compound interest, time and work.
- Biology (6 Qs): cell biology, human anatomy, plant biology, genetics and evolution, diseases and immunity.
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. mRNA codon — start codon:
Biology- AUG (Methionine)
- UGA
- UAA
- UAG
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. AUG (Methionine)
Stop codons: UAA, UAG, UGA (amber, ochre, opal). Genetic code is degenerate, non-overlapping, nearly universal.
Q2. Newton's second law gives F = ma in which frame?
Physics- Non-inertial frames only
- Any frame
- Rotating frame
- Inertial frames
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. Inertial frames
In non-inertial frames, pseudo-forces must be added. F=ma strictly valid only in inertial frames.
Q3. The Black Death (bubonic plague) killed what fraction of Europe's population?
General Knowledge- ~25%
- ~75%
- ~30-50% (1347-51)
- ~10%
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. ~30-50% (1347-51)
Black Death (1347-1351) killed 75-200 million globally; 30-50% of Europe's population. Transformed labour markets, ended serfdom in many regions.
Q4. The assassin of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (1914) was:
Indian History- Stalin
- Gavrilo Princip (Bosnian Serb)
- Hitler
- Vladimir Lenin
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Gavrilo Princip (Bosnian Serb)
Princip, of Young Bosnia group, shot Archduke in Sarajevo. Triggered alliance system to activate, leading to WWI.
Q5. Maximum/minimum of function at critical points where:
Mathematics- Always at endpoints
- f(x) = 0
- f''(x) = 0
- f'(x) = 0 or undefined
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. f'(x) = 0 or undefined
Second derivative test: f''(c) > 0 min; < 0 max; = 0 inconclusive.
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 020 — Advanced
100 questions · 75 minutes