PSC Mock Exam 116 — Foundation
Full-length Kerala PSC simulation. 100 questions, 75 minutes, -0.33 negative marking.
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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): first in India / world, national symbols, important days, UN agencies, abbreviations.
- Mental Ability & Reasoning (15 Qs): direction sense, logical deduction, data sufficiency, puzzles, analogies and classification.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): sports tournaments, awards announced, state news, economy updates, recent appointments.
- English (10 Qs): grammar and tenses, common errors, synonyms and antonyms, one-word substitutions, idioms and phrases.
- Malayalam (10 Qs): സാഹിത്യ ചരിത്രം (literary history), കവിതാ ശാഖകൾ (poetry traditions), നോവൽ, കഥ (novel, short story), വ്യാകരണം (grammar), പര്യായം (synonyms).
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 Black Death (bubonic plague) killed what fraction of Europe's population?
General Knowledge- ~10%
- ~25%
- ~30-50% (1347-51)
- ~75%
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. ~30-50% (1347-51)
Black Death (1347-1351) killed 75-200 million globally; 30-50% of Europe's population. Transformed labour markets, ended serfdom in many regions.
Q2. CM Tamil Nadu:
Current Affairs- MK Stalin
- EPS
- Palaniswami
- OPS
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. MK Stalin
MK Stalin (DMK).
Q3. Analogy: Teacher : School :: Lecturer : ?
Mental Ability & Reasoning- Book
- College
- Library
- Students
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. College
Lecturer at college.
Q4. Polygraph tests ___ accepted in court cases.
English- have been
- will have
- were used
- are known
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. have been
Present perfect passive 'have been accepted' fits the timeframe.
Q5. Who wrote Oru Deshathinte Katha?
Malayalam- Thakazhi
- S.K. Pottekkatt
- Basheer
- M.T.
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. S.K. Pottekkatt
S.K. Pottekkatt (Jnanpith 1980).
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 116 — Foundation
99 questions · 90 minutes