PSC Mock Exam 277 — 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): UN agencies, abbreviations, famous personalities, awards and honours, sports.
- Mental Ability & Reasoning (15 Qs): analogies and classification, series completion, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense.
- Current Affairs (10 Qs): international events, sports tournaments, awards announced, state news, economy updates.
- English (10 Qs): idioms and phrases, sentence improvement, comprehension passages, active and passive voice, grammar and tenses.
- Malayalam (10 Qs): പര്യായം (synonyms), വിപരീതം (antonyms), പഴഞ്ചൊല്ലുകൾ (proverbs), സാഹിത്യ ചരിത്രം (literary history), കവിതാ ശാഖകൾ (poetry traditions).
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. The Ottoman Empire captured Constantinople in:
General Knowledge- 1453
- 1923
- 1683
- 1204
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. 1453
Sultan Mehmed II captured Constantinople 29 May 1453, ending Byzantine Empire. Renamed Istanbul. Ottoman Empire lasted till 1923 (formation of Turkish Republic under Atatürk).
Q2. India-China border talks:
Current Affairs- No talks
- Disengagement in Depsang-Demchok 2024
- Standstill
- War
Show answer + explanation
Correct: B. Disengagement in Depsang-Demchok 2024
Late 2024 disengagement at remaining points.
Q3. How many times minute and hour hands overlap in 24 hours:
Mental Ability & Reasoning- 22
- 24
- 12
- 11
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. 22
22 times.
Q4. Which word does NOT have a related meaning to 'Judicious'?
English- Justice
- Wise
- Prudent
- Discreet
Show answer + explanation
Correct: A. Justice
Judicious means wise/prudent/discreet. Justice is a noun (concept), not a synonym for the adjective.
Q5. Chemmeen by:
Malayalam- Basheer
- Vijayan
- Thakazhi
- M.T.
Show answer + explanation
Correct: C. Thakazhi
Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai (1956).
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 277 — Foundation
99 questions · 90 minutes