PSC Mock Exam 036 — 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 18 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.
- Mathematics (7 Qs): geometry basics, number system, percentage, profit and loss, simple and compound interest.
- Biology (6 Qs): diseases and immunity, ecology and environment, biotechnology basics, cell biology, human anatomy.
- Chemistry (5 Qs): organic chemistry basics, chemical reactions, everyday chemistry, periodic table, acids, bases and salts.
- English (5 Qs): idioms and phrases, sentence improvement, comprehension passages, active and passive voice, grammar and tenses.
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 Mughal Empire was founded by:
Indian History- Shah Jahan
- Humayun
- Akbar
- Babur (Battle of Panipat I, 1526)
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. Babur (Battle of Panipat I, 1526)
Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi using artillery. Descendant of Timur (paternal) and Genghis Khan (maternal). 'Baburnama' autobiography.
Q2. De Morgan's law: (A ∪ B)' equals:
Mathematics- A' ∩ B'
- A ∩ B
- A' ∪ B'
- U
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. A' ∩ B'
Complement of union = intersection of complements. Also (A ∩ B)' = A' ∪ B'.
Q3. Operon model was proposed for:
Biology- Plant genes
- Virus only
- Prokaryotic gene regulation (lac operon in E. coli)
- Eukaryotic genes
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Prokaryotic gene regulation (lac operon in E. coli)
Jacob and Monod (Nobel 1965). Lactose induces; glucose represses (catabolite repression).
Q4. Quantum number defining orbital shape is:
Chemistry- n
- s
- l (azimuthal)
- m
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. l (azimuthal)
n = size/energy; l = shape (s,p,d,f for 0,1,2,3); m = orientation; s = spin (±½).
Q5. Romantic poets of early 19th century include:
English- Milton
- Chaucer
- Shakespeare
- Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, Keats
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, Keats
First generation: Wordsworth, Coleridge. Second: Byron, Shelley, Keats. Emphasis on emotion, nature, imagination, individualism.
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 036 — Advanced
100 questions · 75 minutes