PSC Mock Exam 196 — 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): awards and honours, sports, books and authors, first in India / world, national symbols.
- Mental Ability & Reasoning (15 Qs): direction sense, logical deduction, data sufficiency, puzzles, analogies and classification.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): economy updates, recent appointments, government schemes launched, international events, sports tournaments.
- English (10 Qs): grammar and tenses, common errors, synonyms and antonyms, one-word substitutions, idioms and phrases.
- Malayalam (10 Qs): പഴഞ്ചൊല്ലുകൾ (proverbs), സാഹിത്യ ചരിത്രം (literary history), കവിതാ ശാഖകൾ (poetry traditions), നോവൽ, കഥ (novel, short story), വ്യാകരണം (grammar).
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. Who was appointed as CEO of NITI Aayog?
Current Affairs- Amitabh Kant
- Arun Jaitley
- Amitabh Bachchan
- Sania Mirza
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Amitabh Kant
Amitabh Kant was appointed CEO of NITI Aayog in February 2016.
Q3. Out of 100 students, 40 passed Physics and 30 passed Chemistry. If 18 passed both, how many failed in both?
Mental Ability & Reasoning- 48
- 62
- 82
- 28
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. 48
Passed at least one = 40+30-18 = 52. Failed both = 100 − 52 = 48.
Q4. Antonym of OVER:
English- Above
- Finished
- Done
- Under
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. Under
Over ↔ under.
Q5. 'Nandanar' is the pen name of:
Malayalam- C. Govinda Pisharady
- P.C. Gopalan
- P.C. Kuttikrishnan
- R. Ramachandran Nair
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. P.C. Gopalan
Malayalam writer P.C. Gopalan wrote under the pen-name 'Nandanar'.
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 196 — Foundation
100 questions · 90 minutes