PSC Mock Exam 175 — 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): blood relations, direction sense, logical deduction, data sufficiency, puzzles.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): sports tournaments, awards announced, state news, economy updates, recent appointments.
- English (10 Qs): active and passive voice, grammar and tenses, common errors, synonyms and antonyms, one-word substitutions.
- 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. Gandhi Jayanti is on:
General Knowledge- 2 October
- 30 January
- 15 August
- 26 January
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. 2 October
2 October = Gandhi Jayanti (his birthday). 30 January = Martyrs' Day.
Q2. Vande Bharat sleeper:
Current Affairs- Already running
- Cancelled
- Metro only
- Announced 2024
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. Announced 2024
Vande Bharat sleeper trains announced.
Q3. Facing N, turn right 3 times. Now facing:
Mental Ability & Reasoning- South
- North
- West
- East
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. West
N→E→S→W.
Q4. Change to indirect speech: Rita asked Ramesh, 'Do you know the answer?'
English- Rita asked Ramesh did he know the answer
- Rita asked Ramesh does he know the answer
- Rita asked Ramesh if he knows the answer
- Rita asked Ramesh whether he knew the answer
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. Rita asked Ramesh whether he knew the answer
Yes/No question → use 'whether/if'; tense shifts from present to past → 'knew'.
Q5. Changampuzha Krishna Pillai is famous for which poem?
Malayalam- Veena Poovu
- Ramanan
- Duravastha
- Karuna
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Ramanan
Changampuzha's Ramanan (1936) is one of the most popular romantic poems in Malayalam literature.
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 175 — Foundation
99 questions · 90 minutes