PSC Mock Exam 160 — 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 100 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 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
- General Knowledge (30 Qs): famous personalities, awards and honours, sports, books and authors, first in India / world.
- Mental Ability & Reasoning (15 Qs): series completion, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, logical deduction.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): economy updates, recent appointments, government schemes launched, international events, sports tournaments.
- English (10 Qs): sentence improvement, comprehension passages, active and passive voice, grammar and tenses, common errors.
- Malayalam (10 Qs): നോവൽ, കഥ (novel, short story), വ്യാകരണം (grammar), പര്യായം (synonyms), വിപരീതം (antonyms), പഴഞ്ചൊല്ലുകൾ (proverbs).
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 Crusades were fought between believers of Islam and Christianity primarily over which holy city?
General Knowledge- Jerusalem
- Rome
- Mecca
- Constantinople
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Jerusalem
Jerusalem, considered holy by both religions, was the main focus of the Crusades (11th–13th century).
Q2. Leader of Opposition 2024-26 (LS):
Current Affairs- Rahul Gandhi
- Adhir Ranjan
- Sonia Gandhi
- Mallikarjun Kharge
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi — first LoP since 2014.
Q3. In the number series 5, 11, 23, 47, ___ — what comes next?
Mental Ability & Reasoning- 93
- 95
- 97
- 91
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. 95
Pattern: each number × 2 + 1. 5×2+1=11, 11×2+1=23, 23×2+1=47, 47×2+1=95.
Q4. Synonym of FICKLE:
English- Firm
- Steady
- Reliable
- Changeable
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. Changeable
Given to change.
Q5. 'Kesavante Vilapangal' is written by:
Malayalam- O.V. Vijayan
- Anand
- Perumbadavam Sreedharan
- M. Mukundan
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. M. Mukundan
M. Mukundan's acclaimed Malayalam novel.
The full 100-question mock starts below.
Frequently asked
How long does this mock take?
90 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 160 — Foundation
100 questions · 90 minutes