PSC Mock Exam 050 — 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 (15 Qs): Gandhi era, partition, post-independence India, ancient India, medieval India.
- Mathematics (9 Qs): time, speed and distance, ratio and proportion, averages, algebra and equations, geometry basics.
- Physics (8 Qs): units and measurement, motion and force, work, energy, power, light and optics, electricity and magnetism.
- Indian Economy (6 Qs): budget and fiscal policy, GDP and national income, agriculture and food security, government schemes, international trade.
- General Knowledge (5 Qs): awards and honours, sports, books and authors, first in India / world, national symbols.
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 Indian National Congress was founded in December 1885 at Bombay by:
Indian History- Dadabhai Naoroji
- A. O. Hume
- Gopal Krishna Gokhale
- Surendranath Banerjee
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. A. O. Hume
Retired ICS officer. First session (28-31 Dec 1885) at Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College, Bombay; 72 delegates; presided by W. C. Bonnerjee.
Q2. The Inca Empire (Peru) was conquered by:
General Knowledge- Francisco Pizarro (1532)
- Cortés
- Columbus
- Magellan
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Francisco Pizarro (1532)
Pizarro captured and executed Incan Emperor Atahualpa (1533). Spanish conquest of South America followed.
Q3. If A = [[1,2],[3,4]], trace of A:
Mathematics- 1
- 10
- 5
- 4
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. 5
Trace = sum of diagonal = 1 + 4 = 5. Invariant under similarity transformations.
Q4. Public goods are:
Indian Economy- Only government goods
- Only essentials
- Private goods
- Non-rival, non-excludable (street lighting, defence)
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. Non-rival, non-excludable (street lighting, defence)
Public goods: one's consumption doesn't reduce another's (non-rival); can't exclude people (non-excludable). Market tends to underprovide — government intervention.
Q5. Seismic waves — P waves are:
Physics- Same speed
- Faster (primary, compressional, through solid & liquid)
- Slower
- Surface only
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Faster (primary, compressional, through solid & liquid)
S (secondary, shear) don't travel through liquid — shadow zone proves Earth's outer core is liquid. Surface waves (Rayleigh, Love) cause most damage.
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 050 — Advanced
100 questions · 75 minutes