PSC Mock Exam 203 — 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): national symbols, important days, UN agencies, abbreviations, famous personalities.
- Mental Ability & Reasoning (15 Qs): blood relations, direction sense, logical deduction, data sufficiency, puzzles.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): government schemes launched, international events, sports tournaments, awards announced, state news.
- English (10 Qs): common errors, synonyms and antonyms, one-word substitutions, idioms and phrases, sentence improvement.
- 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. The term 'sociology' was coined by:
General Knowledge- Auguste Comte (1838)
- Karl Marx
- Max Weber
- Emile Durkheim
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Auguste Comte (1838)
Auguste Comte (French, 1798-1857) coined 'sociology' in 1838, combining Latin 'socius' (companion) + Greek 'logos' (study). 'Father of sociology.'
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. Pointing to a photo, Ram said 'He is the son of my father's only son.' Who is in the photo?
Mental Ability & Reasoning- Ram himself
- Ram's son
- Ram's father
- Ram's brother
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Ram's son
Father's only son = Ram. Son of Ram = Ram's son.
Q4. Active voice vs Passive:
English- Same
- Active: subject does action. Passive: subject receives action
- Both same thing
- Only one exists
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Active: subject does action. Passive: subject receives action
Active: 'She sings a song.' Passive: 'A song is sung by her.' Object becomes subject.
Q5. Who wrote Randamoozham?
Malayalam- Basheer
- O.V. Vijayan
- Thakazhi
- M.T. Vasudevan Nair
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. M.T. Vasudevan Nair
M.T. — Mahabharata retelling from Bhima's perspective.
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?
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PSC Mock Exam 203 — Foundation
100 questions · 90 minutes