PSC Mock Exam 256 — 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 99 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 (29 Qs): sports, books and authors, first in India / world, national symbols, important days.
- Mental Ability & Reasoning (15 Qs): series completion, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, logical deduction.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): state news, economy updates, recent appointments, government schemes launched, international events.
- English (10 Qs): sentence improvement, comprehension passages, active and passive voice, grammar and tenses, common errors.
- Malayalam (10 Qs): സാഹിത്യ ചരിത്രം (literary history), കവിതാ ശാഖകൾ (poetry traditions), നോവൽ, കഥ (novel, short story), വ്യാകരണം (grammar), പര്യായം (synonyms).
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 wrote 'The Social Contract' (1762)?
General Knowledge- John Locke
- Montesquieu
- Rousseau
- Voltaire
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Rousseau
Rousseau's 'Du Contrat Social' argued sovereignty rests with the people.
Q2. India G20 presidency:
Current Affairs- 2025
- 2024
- 2022
- 2023
Show answer + explanation
Correct: D. 2023
India hosted G20 Summit in New Delhi, September 2023.
Q3. Mango : Fruit :: Rose : ?
Mental Ability & Reasoning- Thorn
- Garden
- Flower
- Red
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Flower
Mango is a type of Fruit. Rose is a type of Flower. Category relationship.
Q4. Change voice: 'We keep the books there.'
English- The books are being kept there
- The books were being kept there
- The books are kept there
- The books were kept there
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. The books are kept there
Present simple passive: are/is + V3.
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 99-question mock starts below.
Frequently asked
How long does this mock take?
90 minutes for 99 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 256 — Foundation
99 questions · 90 minutes