PSC Mock Exam 023 — 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 20 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): freedom movement, Gandhi era, partition, post-independence India, ancient India.
- Indian Economy (9 Qs): agriculture and food security, government schemes, international trade, five year plans, banking and finance.
- Physics (7 Qs): units and measurement, motion and force, work, energy, power, light and optics, electricity and magnetism.
- Mathematics (6 Qs): percentage, profit and loss, simple and compound interest, time and work, time, speed and distance.
- 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. The Ryotwari settlement was introduced in Madras and Bombay by:
Indian History- Thomas Munro and Captain Read
- Cornwallis
- Bentinck
- Dalhousie
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Thomas Munro and Captain Read
Direct settlement with cultivators (ryots), revenue revisable every 20-30 years. Mahalwari (NW Provinces) settled with village body — Holt Mackenzie, R.M. Bird.
Q2. Banking — commercial bank functions:
Indian Economy- Only RBI
- Accept deposits, lend money, credit creation, agency and utility services
- Only deposits
- Only lending
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Accept deposits, lend money, credit creation, agency and utility services
Primary: deposits (demand, time) and loans. Agency: collection, payment. Utility: lockers, DDs, TCs.
Q3. Linear programming — feasible region:
Mathematics- Single point
- Random
- Region satisfying all constraints
- Only objective function
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Region satisfying all constraints
Optimum at corner point (vertex) of convex feasible region. Simplex method in higher dimensions.
Q4. Schizophrenia symptoms:
Biology- Positive (hallucinations, delusions) and Negative (flat affect, social withdrawal)
- Only anxiety
- Only sadness
- Only memory
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Positive (hallucinations, delusions) and Negative (flat affect, social withdrawal)
~1% prevalence. Dopamine hypothesis. Antipsychotic drugs (risperidone, clozapine). Often chronic.
Q5. Standing waves on a string of length L fixed at both ends have fundamental frequency:
Physics- v/(4L)
- v/(2L)
- v/L
- 2v/L
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. v/(2L)
λ_fundamental = 2L → f = v/2L. Overtones: nv/(2L). Pipe open both ends same; closed one end has odd harmonics only.
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 023 — Advanced
100 questions · 75 minutes