PSC Mock Exam 092 — 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 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 (9 Qs): ancient India, medieval India, Mughal empire, British rule, 1857 revolt.
- Mathematics (8 Qs): simple and compound interest, time and work, time, speed and distance, ratio and proportion, averages.
- Biology (7 Qs): biotechnology basics, cell biology, human anatomy, plant biology, genetics and evolution.
- Chemistry (6 Qs): acids, bases and salts, metals and non-metals, organic chemistry basics, chemical reactions, everyday chemistry.
- Indian Economy (5 Qs): agriculture and food security, government schemes, international trade, five year plans, banking and finance.
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. Preference shares have preference over equity for:
Indian Economy- Nothing
- Voting
- Management
- Dividend and return of capital
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. Dividend and return of capital
Usually no voting rights. Cumulative (unpaid dividends accrue). Convertible vs non-convertible.
Q2. Schizophrenia symptoms:
Biology- Only sadness
- Only anxiety
- Only memory
- Positive (hallucinations, delusions) and Negative (flat affect, social withdrawal)
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. Positive (hallucinations, delusions) and Negative (flat affect, social withdrawal)
~1% prevalence. Dopamine hypothesis. Antipsychotic drugs (risperidone, clozapine). Often chronic.
Q3. The source-based approach in history emphasises:
Indian History- Only oral tradition
- Only textbooks
- Critical reading of inscriptions, coins, texts, travellers' accounts, archaeology
- Only one source type
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Critical reading of inscriptions, coins, texts, travellers' accounts, archaeology
SCERT XII textbook uses themes reconstructed from multiple, often conflicting, sources — Ibn Battuta, Bernier, Al-Biruni, Abul Fazl, Buchanan-Hamilton, etc.
Q4. Binomial distribution: mean and variance of X ~ B(n,p):
Mathematics- n, p
- n, np
- np, np(1-p)
- np, p
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. np, np(1-p)
P(X=k) = C(n,k)·pᵏ·(1-p)^(n-k). Also called Bernoulli trials.
Q5. Starch is polymer of:
Chemistry- Fructose
- Galactose
- α-glucose (amylose linear, amylopectin branched)
- β-glucose
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. α-glucose (amylose linear, amylopectin branched)
Amylose α-1,4. Amylopectin α-1,4 + α-1,6. Glycogen: similar, more branched (animal storage).
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 092 — Advanced
100 questions · 75 minutes