PSC Mock Exam 056 — 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 19 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 (13 Qs): partition, post-independence India, ancient India, medieval India, Mughal empire.
- Indian Polity (8 Qs): directive principles, parliament and state legislatures, centre-state relations, panchayati raj, constitutional amendments.
- Biology (8 Qs): diseases and immunity, ecology and environment, biotechnology basics, cell biology, human anatomy.
- Mathematics (7 Qs): geometry basics, number system, percentage, profit and loss, simple and compound interest.
- Chemistry (5 Qs): acids, bases and salts, metals and non-metals, organic chemistry basics, chemical reactions, everyday chemistry.
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. Coefficient of x² in (1+x)⁵:
Mathematics- 1
- 20
- 10
- 5
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. 10
Binomial theorem: 5C2 = 10. (1+x)ⁿ = ΣnCr·xr.
Q2. The Bhakti Movement saints (12th-17th C) included:
Indian History- Only Buddhist
- Only Hindu
- Only Jain
- Kabir, Nanak, Ravidas, Tulsidas, Mirabai, Chaitanya, Surdas, Namdev, Tukaram, etc. — Hindu + Muslim (Sufi)
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. Kabir, Nanak, Ravidas, Tulsidas, Mirabai, Chaitanya, Surdas, Namdev, Tukaram, etc. — Hindu + Muslim (Sufi)
Bhakti movement democratised religion — saints from various castes, regions, genders. Emphasised devotion (bhakti) over ritual, caste.
Q3. Democracy comes from Greek words meaning:
Indian Polity- Power of kings
- Demos (people) + Kratos (rule/power)
- Justice
- Law and order
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Demos (people) + Kratos (rule/power)
Greek: demokratia — rule by the people. Originated in Athens (5th C BCE) under Cleisthenes, Pericles.
Q4. The SI unit of amount of substance is:
Chemistry- Kilogram
- Gram
- Litre
- Mole
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. Mole
1 mole = 6.022 × 10²³ entities (Avogadro's number, NA). Fundamental SI unit since 1971.
Q5. Sickle cell anaemia is:
Biology- Y-linked
- X-linked
- Autosomal recessive — point mutation (Glu→Val) at position 6 of β-globin
- Chromosomal
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Autosomal recessive — point mutation (Glu→Val) at position 6 of β-globin
HbS. Homozygotes affected; heterozygotes have resistance to malaria (balanced polymorphism).
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 056 — Advanced
100 questions · 75 minutes