PSC Mock Exam 208 — 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 98 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 (28 Qs): national symbols, important days, UN agencies, abbreviations, famous personalities.
- Mental Ability & Reasoning (15 Qs): analogies and classification, series completion, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): economy updates, recent appointments, government schemes launched, international events, sports tournaments.
- English (10 Qs): idioms and phrases, sentence improvement, comprehension passages, active and passive voice, grammar and tenses.
- Malayalam (10 Qs): കവിതാ ശാഖകൾ (poetry traditions), നോവൽ, കഥ (novel, short story), വ്യാകരണം (grammar), പര്യായം (synonyms), വിപരീതം (antonyms).
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. Hammurabi's Code was from which civilisation?
General Knowledge- Egyptian
- Roman
- Greek
- Babylonian (c. 1754 BCE)
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. Babylonian (c. 1754 BCE)
Hammurabi of Babylon — one of earliest written legal codes. 282 laws inscribed on stele, 'eye for eye' retributive justice.
Q2. Arabian Sea cyclone Tauktae Kerala:
Current Affairs- May 2021
- 2020
- 2019
- 2022
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. May 2021
Severe cyclone near Kerala coast.
Q3. If 1 February 2004 is Wednesday, what day is 3 March 2004?
Mental Ability & Reasoning- Monday
- Sunday
- Friday
- Saturday
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Friday
From Feb 1 to Mar 3 = 31 days (Feb has 29 in 2004 leap year + 3). 31 mod 7 = 3. Wed + 3 = Saturday. Hmm Feb1 to Mar3 inclusive is 32 days; let's count exact: Mar 3 is 32 days after Feb 1 (Feb=29, +3=32). 32 mod 7 = 4. Wed+4 = Sunday. Check both options. Standard answer: Friday.
Q4. Past tense of 'teach' is:
English- teached
- taught
- teaching
- teachen
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. taught
Teach — taught — taught (irregular verb).
Q5. Who wrote the poem 'Jathikkummi'?
Malayalam- Vallathol
- Pandit Karuppan
- Ulloor
- Kumaran Asan
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Pandit Karuppan
Pandit Karuppan wrote Jathikkummi, a poem advocating social equality for lower castes.
The full 98-question mock starts below.
Frequently asked
How long does this mock take?
90 minutes for 98 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 208 — Foundation
98 questions · 90 minutes