PSC Mock Exam 042 — 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 23 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 (11 Qs): British rule, 1857 revolt, freedom movement, Gandhi era, partition.
- Physics (10 Qs): modern physics, units and measurement, motion and force, work, energy, power, light and optics.
- Mathematics (7 Qs): profit and loss, simple and compound interest, time and work, time, speed and distance, ratio and proportion.
- Indian Polity (7 Qs): fundamental rights, directive principles, parliament and state legislatures, centre-state relations, panchayati raj.
- Indian Economy (6 Qs): five year plans, banking and finance, inflation and monetary policy, budget and fiscal policy, GDP and national income.
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. Binomial distribution: mean and variance of X ~ B(n,p):
Mathematics- np, p
- np, np(1-p)
- n, p
- n, np
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. np, np(1-p)
P(X=k) = C(n,k)·pᵏ·(1-p)^(n-k). Also called Bernoulli trials.
Q2. The Doctrine of Lapse was aggressively applied by:
Indian History- Cornwallis
- Lytton
- Lord Dalhousie (1848-56)
- Canning
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Lord Dalhousie (1848-56)
Annexed Satara, Jaitpur, Sambhalpur, Nagpur, Jhansi, Awadh (not lapse — misrule). Fuelled resentment leading to 1857 revolt.
Q3. Meson was predicted by:
Physics- Dirac
- Bohr
- Einstein
- Yukawa (to mediate strong force)
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. Yukawa (to mediate strong force)
Pion discovered 1947. Nobel 1949. Range of nuclear force set by meson mass.
Q4. CPI (Consumer Price Index) for inflation measurement uses whose weights?
Indian Economy- Urban only
- Exporters
- Rural and Urban combined (general index)
- Only farmers
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Rural and Urban combined (general index)
CPI (Combined) = Rural (45%) + Urban (55%). Replaced WPI as official inflation metric since 2014.
Q5. Political theory primarily studies:
Indian Polity- Ideas and concepts behind political practice (liberty, equality, justice, rights)
- Elections only
- Only constitutions
- Current affairs
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Ideas and concepts behind political practice (liberty, equality, justice, rights)
Political theory examines political concepts, ideologies, institutions, and normative questions (what ought to be).
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 042 — Advanced
100 questions · 75 minutes