PSC Mock Exam 176 — 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 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): abbreviations, famous personalities, awards and honours, sports, books and authors.
- Mental Ability & Reasoning (15 Qs): coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, logical deduction, data sufficiency.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): international events, sports tournaments, awards announced, state news, economy updates.
- English (10 Qs): comprehension passages, active and passive voice, grammar and tenses, common errors, synonyms and antonyms.
- 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. Highest mountain SA:
General Knowledge- Cotopaxi
- Chimborazo
- Huascarán
- Aconcagua
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. Aconcagua
Aconcagua, Argentina.
Q2. India's Atmanirbhar Bharat package (May 2020) was worth approximately:
Current Affairs- ₹25 lakh crore
- ₹15 lakh crore
- ₹20 lakh crore
- ₹10 lakh crore
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. ₹20 lakh crore
Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan = ₹20 lakh crore (~10% of GDP). Announced May 2020 as COVID response + self-reliance push.
Q3. Ram ranks 7th from top and 26th from bottom. Total students:
Mental Ability & Reasoning- 31
- 34
- 33
- 32
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. 32
Total = 7 + 26 - 1 = 32.
Q4. Which word is NOT a noun?
English- Wisdom
- Knowledge
- Ability
- Clever
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. Clever
'Clever' is an adjective; others are abstract nouns.
Q5. 'Veena Poovu' was written by:
Malayalam- Changampuzha
- Kumaranasan
- Vallathol
- Ulloor
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Kumaranasan
Kumaranasan wrote Veena Poovu (The Fallen Flower, 1907), a poem meditating on the transience of life through the metaphor of a fallen flower.
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 176 — Foundation
100 questions · 90 minutes