PSC Mock Exam 236 — 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): first in India / world, national symbols, important days, UN agencies, abbreviations.
- Mental Ability & Reasoning (15 Qs): logical deduction, data sufficiency, puzzles, analogies and classification, series completion.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): state news, economy updates, recent appointments, government schemes launched, international events.
- English (10 Qs): active and passive voice, grammar and tenses, common errors, synonyms and antonyms, one-word substitutions.
- 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. Erving Goffman's 'Presentation of Self in Everyday Life' (1959) uses:
General Knowledge- Dramaturgical approach — social life as theatrical performance
- Surveys
- Statistics
- Economic analysis
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Dramaturgical approach — social life as theatrical performance
Goffman: we manage impressions like actors on stage — front stage (performance), back stage (private).
Q2. India's renewable energy capacity (GW 2024):
Current Affairs- 200+
- 100
- 50
- 500
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. 200+
Over 200 GW installed.
Q3. Eye : See :: Ear : ?
Mental Ability & Reasoning- Hear
- Listen
- Sound
- Touch
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Hear
Eye → see, Ear → hear.
Q4. The superlative form of 'old' is:
English- Older
- Elder
- More old
- Oldest
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. Oldest
Regular comparison: old — older — oldest. (Elder/eldest used for family members.)
Q5. Tippuvinte Veeraganadhakal set in:
Malayalam- Malabar
- Kozhikode
- Travancore
- Cochin
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Malabar
Tipu Sultan's military campaigns in Malabar region.
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 236 — Foundation
100 questions · 90 minutes