PSC Mock Exam 086 — 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 16 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 (14 Qs): Gandhi era, partition, post-independence India, ancient India, medieval India.
- Physics (9 Qs): electricity and magnetism, waves and sound, modern physics, units and measurement, motion and force.
- General Knowledge (5 Qs): famous personalities, awards and honours, sports, books and authors, first in India / world.
- Current Affairs (5 Qs): sports tournaments, awards announced, state news, economy updates, recent appointments.
- Indian Polity (5 Qs): election commission, constitutional articles, fundamental rights, directive principles, parliament and state legislatures.
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. de Broglie wavelength of particle with momentum p:
Physics- λ = hc
- λ = p/h
- λ = h/p
- λ = hν
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. λ = h/p
Matter waves. Electron diffraction (Davisson-Germer, 1927) confirmed. λ for electron at 100 V ~0.12 nm.
Q2. Nationalism as an ideology emerged primarily in:
General Knowledge- Ancient Greece
- Renaissance
- French Revolution (late 18th century)
- Industrial Revolution
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. French Revolution (late 18th century)
Modern nationalism emerged with French Revolution (1789) — nation as sovereign people, not king's subjects.
Q3. The first tribal woman President of India is:
Current Affairs- Droupadi Murmu
- Sonia Gandhi
- Pratibha Patil
- Sushma Swaraj
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Droupadi Murmu
Droupadi Murmu (Santhal community, Odisha) sworn in as 15th President on 25 July 2022. First tribal and 2nd woman President.
Q4. First Indian newspaper:
Indian History- Hindu
- Times of India
- Hicky's Bengal Gazette (James Augustus Hicky, 1780)
- Amrit Bazar Patrika
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Hicky's Bengal Gazette (James Augustus Hicky, 1780)
English weekly, Kolkata. Government closed it 1782 after sedition. First Indian-owned: Samachar Darpan (1818, Bengali, Serampore).
Q5. Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) scheme was introduced in:
Indian Polity- 1947
- 1986
- 2019
- 2005
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. 2005
OCI card introduced in 2005 (replacing earlier PIO). Not full citizenship; provides visa-free travel and some economic rights.
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 086 — Advanced
100 questions · 75 minutes