PSC Mock Exam 042 — Foundation
Full-length Kerala PSC simulation. 100 questions, 75 minutes, -0.33 negative marking.
▶ മലയാളത്തിൽ എടുക്കുകAbout this mock
This 90-minute Kerala PSC mock test contains 99 multiple-choice questions spanning 9 subject areas, scored with +1 / −0.33 negative marking — the same penalty pattern used in actual Kerala PSC examinations. A focused practice slice. 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
- General Knowledge (29 Qs): abbreviations, famous personalities, awards and honours, sports, books and authors.
- Mental Ability & Reasoning (15 Qs): direction sense, logical deduction, data sufficiency, puzzles, analogies and classification.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): government schemes launched, international events, sports tournaments, awards announced, state news.
- English (10 Qs): grammar and tenses, common errors, synonyms and antonyms, one-word substitutions, idioms and phrases.
- Malayalam (10 Qs): വ്യാകരണം (grammar), പര്യായം (synonyms), വിപരീതം (antonyms), പഴഞ്ചൊല്ലുകൾ (proverbs), സാഹിത്യ ചരിത്രം (literary history).
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. IST is ___ hours ahead of GMT:
General Knowledge- 4:30
- 5:30
- 5
- 6
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. 5:30
IST based on 82°30'E (Mirzapur near Allahabad). India single time zone — controversial in NE.
Q2. CM Andhra Pradesh 2024:
Current Affairs- N. Chandrababu Naidu
- Rajinikanth
- Jagan
- Pawan
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. N. Chandrababu Naidu
TDP's Naidu after June 2024.
Q3. One morning Rahul and Vishal were talking face to face. If Vishal's shadow was exactly to the left of Rahul, which direction was Rahul facing?
Mental Ability & Reasoning- East
- South
- West
- North
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. South
Morning sun is in east → Vishal's shadow falls West. Vishal faces Rahul, so Vishal's left is Rahul's right. Vishal's shadow West of Rahul means Rahul has West to his right → Rahul faces South.
Q4. The opposite gender of 'actor' in modern usage:
English- Actoress
- Actress
- Actor
- Actorine
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Actress
Actor (traditionally male) ↔ actress (female). Modern usage often prefers 'actor' for both.
Q5. Who wrote Khasakkinte Ithihasam?
Malayalam- Basheer
- O.V. Vijayan
- Thakazhi
- M.T.
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. O.V. Vijayan
O.V. Vijayan (1969).
The full 99-question mock starts below.
Frequently asked
How long does this mock take?
90 minutes for 99 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 042 — Foundation
99 questions · 90 minutes