PSC Mock Exam 052 — 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 (10 Qs): ancient India, medieval India, Mughal empire, British rule, 1857 revolt.
- Biology (7 Qs): biotechnology basics, cell biology, human anatomy, plant biology, genetics and evolution.
- Indian Economy (7 Qs): banking and finance, inflation and monetary policy, budget and fiscal policy, GDP and national income, agriculture and food security.
- Chemistry (5 Qs): everyday chemistry, periodic table, acids, bases and salts, metals and non-metals, organic chemistry basics.
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. Iodoform test positive for:
Chemistry- Ketones all
- Only benzene
- Ethanol and methyl ketones (CH₃-CO-R)
- Only methanol
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Ethanol and methyl ketones (CH₃-CO-R)
Yellow CHI₃ precipitate. Propanol (1-propanol, 3-propanol) not; 2-propanol yes. Acetone yes.
Q2. The Partition of Bengal (1905) by Lord Curzon led to:
Indian History- Creation of Pakistan
- Only administrative change
- Swadeshi and Boycott movements
- Immediate Independence
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Swadeshi and Boycott movements
Partition (effective 16 Oct 1905) split Bengali Hindu-Muslim population. Boycott of British goods, rise of INC extremists (Lal-Bal-Pal). Partition annulled 1911.
Q3. Treaty of Versailles (1919) key features:
international relations- Light on Germany
- Rewarded Germany
- No terms
- Harsh on Germany (war guilt + reparations + territorial losses)
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. Harsh on Germany (war guilt + reparations + territorial losses)
Article 231 'war guilt clause.' Germany lost 13% territory, reparations ~132 billion gold marks. Created resentment feeding WWII.
Q4. Schizophrenia symptoms:
Biology- Only anxiety
- Only sadness
- Positive (hallucinations, delusions) and Negative (flat affect, social withdrawal)
- Only memory
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Positive (hallucinations, delusions) and Negative (flat affect, social withdrawal)
~1% prevalence. Dopamine hypothesis. Antipsychotic drugs (risperidone, clozapine). Often chronic.
Q5. Returns to Scale (long-run, all inputs variable) can be:
Indian Economy- Always increasing
- Increasing, Constant, Decreasing
- Always constant
- Only decreasing
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Increasing, Constant, Decreasing
IRS = output increases more than proportionally. CRS = proportional. DRS = less than proportional. Function of scale, not individual factor.
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 052 — Advanced
100 questions · 75 minutes