PSC Mock Exam 260 — Foundation
Full-length Kerala PSC simulation. 100 questions, 75 minutes, -0.33 negative marking.
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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): sports, books and authors, first in India / world, national symbols, important days.
- Mental Ability & Reasoning (15 Qs): coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, logical deduction, data sufficiency.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): recent appointments, government schemes launched, international events, sports tournaments, awards announced.
- English (10 Qs): comprehension passages, active and passive voice, grammar and tenses, common errors, synonyms and antonyms.
- 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. Philosophy branches:
General Knowledge- Only ethics
- Metaphysics (reality), Epistemology (knowledge), Ethics, Logic, Aesthetics
- Only one
- Only logic
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Metaphysics (reality), Epistemology (knowledge), Ethics, Logic, Aesthetics
Political philosophy, philosophy of science, mind, language — applied branches. Western vs Eastern traditions.
Q2. RSS 100 years:
Current Affairs- 2025 centenary
- 1925-2025
- 2023
- 2030
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. 2025 centenary
Founded 1925.
Q3. If ROAD is coded as URDG (+3 each), then SWAN = ?
Mental Ability & Reasoning- VZDQ
- VXDQ
- VZDR
- VYCQ
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. VZDQ
S+3=V, W+3=Z, A+3=D, N+3=Q. SWAN = VZDQ.
Q4. One word: Study of origins of words:
English- Linguistics
- Lexicography
- Etymology
- Phonetics
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Etymology
Etymology.
Q5. Who wrote Balyakalasakhi?
Malayalam- Vaikom Muhammad Basheer
- O.V. Vijayan
- Thakazhi
- Uroob
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Vaikom Muhammad Basheer
Basheer (1944) — childhood romance.
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 260 — Foundation
100 questions · 90 minutes