PSC Mock Exam 088 — 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 17 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): Gandhi era, partition, post-independence India, ancient India, medieval India.
- Indian Economy (8 Qs): government schemes, international trade, five year plans, banking and finance, inflation and monetary policy.
- Mathematics (7 Qs): number system, percentage, profit and loss, simple and compound interest, time and work.
- Chemistry (7 Qs): periodic table, acids, bases and salts, metals and non-metals, organic chemistry basics, chemical reactions.
- Indian Geography (7 Qs): minerals and industries, population census, transport networks, urbanisation patterns, physical geography.
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. Number of ways to arrange n distinct objects:
Mathematics- n
- 2^n
- n!
- n²
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. n!
n factorial = n × (n-1) × ... × 1. Permutations P(n,r) = n!/(n-r)!
Q2. Linguistic reorganisation of states:
Indian History- States Reorganisation Act 1956
- 1977
- 1947
- 1991
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. States Reorganisation Act 1956
Based on SRC (Fazal Ali) report. Andhra first (1953, after Potti Sriramulu's fast-unto-death). Telangana 2014 latest.
Q3. Quantum number defining orbital shape is:
Chemistry- m
- n
- s
- l (azimuthal)
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. l (azimuthal)
n = size/energy; l = shape (s,p,d,f for 0,1,2,3); m = orientation; s = spin (±½).
Q4. Monsoon in India:
Indian Geography- Seasonal reversal — SW (June-Sept) and NE (Oct-Dec)
- Year-round
- Sporadic
- Dry winds only
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Seasonal reversal — SW (June-Sept) and NE (Oct-Dec)
Driven by ITCZ shift. SW monsoon brings 75% of annual rainfall. El Niño weakens; La Niña strengthens.
Q5. Asymmetric information leads to:
Indian Economy- No effect
- Monopoly
- Market failures like adverse selection, moral hazard
- Perfect markets
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Market failures like adverse selection, moral hazard
Akerlof (Market for Lemons, 1970): information asymmetry can cause market to unravel. Key in insurance, used cars, labour markets.
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 088 — Advanced
100 questions · 75 minutes