PSC Mock Exam 169 — 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): awards and honours, sports, books and authors, first in India / world, national symbols.
- Mental Ability & Reasoning (15 Qs): coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, logical deduction, data sufficiency.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): sports tournaments, awards announced, state news, economy updates, recent appointments.
- English (10 Qs): comprehension passages, active and passive voice, grammar and tenses, common errors, synonyms and antonyms.
- Malayalam (10 Qs): വിപരീതം (antonyms), പഴഞ്ചൊല്ലുകൾ (proverbs), സാഹിത്യ ചരിത്രം (literary history), കവിതാ ശാഖകൾ (poetry traditions), നോവൽ, കഥ (novel, short story).
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. Who is called the 'Missile Man of India'?
General Knowledge- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
- C.V. Raman
- Homi Bhabha
- Vikram Sarabhai
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam led DRDO's Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme.
Q2. How many islands are envisaged to be connected by the Kochi Water Metro?
Current Affairs- Four
- Five
- Eight
- Ten
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. Ten
The Kochi Water Metro connects 10 islands around Greater Kochi.
Q3. Analogy: Car : Garage :: Plane : ?
Mental Ability & Reasoning- Runway
- Hangar
- Sky
- Airport
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Hangar
Hangar.
Q4. Feminine of 'bachelor':
English- widow
- bachelorette
- spinster
- maiden
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. spinster
Spinster.
Q5. Chemmeen author:
Malayalam- Basheer
- Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai
- MT
- OV Vijayan
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai
Thakazhi (1956).
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 169 — Foundation
100 questions · 90 minutes