PSC Mock Exam 048 — 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 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 (11 Qs): Gandhi era, partition, post-independence India, ancient India, medieval India.
- Biology (9 Qs): genetics and evolution, diseases and immunity, ecology and environment, biotechnology basics, cell biology.
- Mathematics (8 Qs): number system, percentage, profit and loss, simple and compound interest, time and work.
- General Knowledge (6 Qs): UN agencies, abbreviations, famous personalities, awards and honours, sports.
- Indian Economy (6 Qs): inflation and monetary policy, budget and fiscal policy, GDP and national income, agriculture and food security, government schemes.
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 Doctrine of Lapse was aggressively applied by:
Indian History- Cornwallis
- Canning
- Lord Dalhousie (1848-56)
- Lytton
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.
Q2. 'Dominant caste' concept was also by:
General Knowledge- Ghurye
- Srinivas
- Ambedkar
- Gandhi
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Srinivas
Dominant caste: numerically preponderant + economically prosperous + politically powerful in a village. Not necessarily upper caste in ritual hierarchy.
Q3. ELISA is used to detect:
Biology- Salts
- DNA
- Enzymes
- Antigen or antibody (immunoassay)
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. Antigen or antibody (immunoassay)
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay. HIV test, pregnancy test. Colour change indicates presence.
Q4. Pigouvian tax is:
Indian Economy- Income tax
- GST
- Wealth tax
- Tax to correct negative externality (e.g., carbon tax)
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. Tax to correct negative externality (e.g., carbon tax)
A. C. Pigou: government can internalise externality by taxing polluter equal to marginal external cost.
Q5. Identity matrix I of order 3:
Mathematics- [[1,1,1],[1,1,1],[1,1,1]]
- [[0,0,0]]
- [[1,0,0],[0,1,0],[0,0,1]]
- [[2,0,0]]
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. [[1,0,0],[0,1,0],[0,0,1]]
AI = IA = A for any compatible A. Inverse: A·A⁻¹ = I.
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 048 — Advanced
100 questions · 75 minutes