PSC Mock Exam 074 — 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 21 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): post-independence India, ancient India, medieval India, Mughal empire, British rule.
- Biology (9 Qs): ecology and environment, biotechnology basics, cell biology, human anatomy, plant biology.
- Physics (7 Qs): waves and sound, modern physics, units and measurement, motion and force, work, energy, power.
- Indian Economy (7 Qs): banking and finance, inflation and monetary policy, budget and fiscal policy, GDP and national income, agriculture and food security.
- Mathematics (6 Qs): averages, algebra and equations, geometry basics, number system, percentage.
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. Complex number i² =
Mathematics- 0
- √-1
- 1
- -1
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. -1
i = √-1. i³=-i, i⁴=1. Period 4 in powers.
Q2. The Battle of Buxar (1764) established British control by defeating:
Indian History- Only Bengal
- Mysore
- A combined force of Mir Qasim, Shuja-ud-Daulah of Awadh, and Shah Alam II
- Marathas
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. A combined force of Mir Qasim, Shuja-ud-Daulah of Awadh, and Shah Alam II
Hector Munro defeated the alliance. Treaty of Allahabad (1765) — Company got Diwani of Bengal, Bihar, Orissa from Shah Alam II — fiscal foundation of the Raj.
Q3. Second law (Kelvin-Planck) states:
Physics- Energy is conserved
- ΔU = Q - W
- No engine can convert all heat into work in a cycle
- Entropy decreases
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. No engine can convert all heat into work in a cycle
Equivalent to Clausius statement. Entropy of isolated system never decreases.
Q4. Prokaryotic cells lack:
Biology- DNA
- Cell wall
- Ribosomes
- Membrane-bound nucleus and organelles
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. Membrane-bound nucleus and organelles
Bacteria, archaea. Have 70S ribosomes. Circular DNA in nucleoid. No ER, Golgi, mitochondria.
Q5. Laffer Curve shows:
Indian Economy- Progressive taxes
- Inverted-U relation between tax rate and revenue (beyond a point, higher rates reduce revenue)
- Zero tax always best
- Linear tax revenue
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Inverted-U relation between tax rate and revenue (beyond a point, higher rates reduce revenue)
Arthur Laffer (1974): at 0% and 100% tax rates, revenue is 0. Peak revenue at some intermediate rate.
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 074 — Advanced
100 questions · 75 minutes