PSC Mock Exam 096 — 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): books and authors, first in India / world, national symbols, important days, UN agencies.
- Mental Ability & Reasoning (15 Qs): blood relations, direction sense, logical deduction, data sufficiency, puzzles.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): government schemes launched, international events, sports tournaments, awards announced, state news.
- English (10 Qs): active and passive voice, grammar and tenses, common errors, synonyms and antonyms, one-word substitutions.
- 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. The Inca Empire (Peru) was conquered by:
General Knowledge- Cortés
- Francisco Pizarro (1532)
- Magellan
- Columbus
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Francisco Pizarro (1532)
Pizarro captured and executed Incan Emperor Atahualpa (1533). Spanish conquest of South America followed.
Q2. Under the Thrissur blast compensation package, what is the split between SDRF and CMDRF for each deceased victim?
Current Affairs- ₹7 L SDRF + ₹7 L CMDRF
- ₹10 L SDRF + ₹4 L CMDRF
- ₹4 L SDRF + ₹10 L CMDRF
- ₹14 L CMDRF only
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. ₹4 L SDRF + ₹10 L CMDRF
Cabinet approved ₹4 lakh from SDRF and ₹10 lakh from CMDRF, total ₹14 lakh.
Q3. If 1 February 2004 is Wednesday, what day is 3 March 2004?
Mental Ability & Reasoning- Friday
- Monday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Friday
From Feb 1 to Mar 3 = 31 days (Feb has 29 in 2004 leap year + 3). 31 mod 7 = 3. Wed + 3 = Saturday. Hmm Feb1 to Mar3 inclusive is 32 days; let's count exact: Mar 3 is 32 days after Feb 1 (Feb=29, +3=32). 32 mod 7 = 4. Wed+4 = Sunday. Check both options. Standard answer: Friday.
Q4. Which word means 'to come together'?
English- Divide
- Disperse
- Assemble
- Scatter
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Assemble
Assemble = gather, convene, come together.
Q5. Changampuzha Krishna Pillai:
Malayalam- Ramanan
- Only Ramanan
- Political
- Religious
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Ramanan
Famous for Ramanan (1936) elegy.
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 096 — Foundation
99 questions · 90 minutes