PSC Mock Exam 261 — 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): 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): economy updates, recent appointments, government schemes launched, international events, sports tournaments.
- English (10 Qs): common errors, synonyms and antonyms, one-word substitutions, idioms and phrases, sentence improvement.
- 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. Anomie (normlessness) is associated with:
General Knowledge- Mead
- Durkheim
- Weber
- Marx
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Durkheim
Durkheim: anomie = state of normlessness during rapid social change (e.g., transition from mechanical to organic solidarity).
Q2. Malala was shot by the Taliban for advocating:
Current Affairs- Women's right to vote
- Girls' education
- Peace only
- Independence
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Girls' education
She was shot on 9 October 2012 on a school bus in Swat Valley for championing girls' education.
Q3. A walks 5 km North, turns right 3 km, turns right 5 km. Direction from start?
Mental Ability & Reasoning- North
- South
- East
- West
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. East
N 5km → E 3km → S 5km. Now 3km East of start.
Q4. Synonym of SANCTION:
English- Forbid
- Approve
- Deny
- Reject
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Approve
Give official permission.
Q5. Changampuzha Krishna Pillai:
Malayalam- Ramanan
- Only Ramanan
- Political
- Religious
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Ramanan
Famous for Ramanan (1936) elegy.
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 261 — Foundation
100 questions · 90 minutes