PSC Mock Exam 078 — 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
- Physics (9 Qs): light and optics, electricity and magnetism, waves and sound, modern physics, units and measurement.
- Indian History (9 Qs): partition, post-independence India, ancient India, medieval India, Mughal empire.
- Indian Polity (7 Qs): constitutional articles, fundamental rights, directive principles, parliament and state legislatures, centre-state relations.
- General Knowledge (6 Qs): awards and honours, sports, books and authors, first in India / world, national symbols.
- Mathematics (6 Qs): time, speed and distance, ratio and proportion, averages, algebra and equations, geometry 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. The 'Basic Structure' doctrine was laid down in which case?
Indian Polity- Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973)
- Shah Bano (1985)
- Minerva Mills (1980)
- Golak Nath (1967)
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973)
13-judge bench held that Parliament cannot amend the 'basic structure' of Constitution. Landmark 7-6 verdict.
Q2. Lyman series (hydrogen) transitions end at:
Physics- n=4
- n=1 (UV)
- n=3 (IR)
- n=2 (visible)
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. n=1 (UV)
Balmer (n=2, visible), Paschen (n=3), Brackett (n=4), Pfund (n=5). All in IR except Lyman and Balmer.
Q3. Alauddin Khilji's market control regulations (c. 1296-1316) primarily aimed to:
Indian History- Tax merchants
- Abolish agriculture
- Maintain a large standing army at affordable cost
- Promote foreign trade
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Maintain a large standing army at affordable cost
Alauddin fixed prices of essentials (grain, cloth, horses, slaves) so soldiers' salaries stretched further. Shahna-i-Mandi regulated the markets of Delhi.
Q4. The Abbasid Caliphate (750-1258 CE) had its capital at:
General Knowledge- Baghdad
- Damascus
- Medina
- Cairo
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Baghdad
Abbasids built Baghdad (762 CE). Golden Age of Islamic civilization — House of Wisdom, translations of Greek texts, algebra, astronomy.
Q5. Chain rule: d/dx f(g(x)) =
Mathematics- f'(g(x))·g'(x)
- g'(x)
- f'(x)
- f'(g(x))
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. f'(g(x))·g'(x)
Product of derivative of outer evaluated at inner times derivative of inner.
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 078 — Advanced
100 questions · 75 minutes